Question

choosing the right word
select the boldface word that better completes each sentence.
you might refer to the passage on pages 24 - 25 to see how most
of these words are used in context. note that the choices might
be related forms of the unit words.

1. igor stravinskys opera the rakes progress paints

a grim and uncompromising picture of some of the
more (dissolute, unflinching) and degrading
aspects of human behavior.

1. over the years ive noticed one thing about rumors:

where the facts are few, fictions (proliferate, feint)

1. a best - selling book that is then made into a movie

may be more (dissolute, lucrative) than the
proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

1. at one point in our fencing match, my opponent unexpectedly (sullied, feinted)

to the left and threw me completely off guard.

1. when i first noticed how (illegible, lucrative) my roommates handwriting was, i

suggested that she sign up immediately for a course in penmanship.

1. the little girl wanted to see her brother flinch, so she made a sudden (expulsion, feint).

7.
o,\ he said, \i wont (sully, adjourn) your ears by repeating those mean and
nasty rumors.\

1. the detective was frustrated by the (illegibility, expulsion) of the letter, which made it

difficult to determine who had written it.

1. to keep my self - respect, i must stand (lucrative, unflinching) before the authorities

and tell them the truth as i see it.

1. after the formal dinner was over, we (adjourned, proliferated) to the den to continue

our conversation in a more relaxed atmosphere.

1. i would be unwilling to vote for the (expulsion, feint) of club members just because

they are behind in their dues.

1. even though i must work hard for a living, i feel that the company im with amply

(adjourns, compensates) me for my time and effort.

Explanation:

1. "dissolute" means lacking moral restraint, which fits the context of "degrading aspects of human behavior" better than "unflinching" (not flinching, showing no fear).
2. "proliferate" means to increase in number rapidly. In the context of rumors where facts are few, fictions (rumors) would increase, so it's better than "feint" (a deceptive movement).
3. "lucrative" means profitable. A best - selling book made into a movie is likely to be profitable, which is more relevant than "dissolute" (immoral).
4. "feinted" means made a deceptive movement. In a fencing match, an opponent making a deceptive movement (feint) to the left makes sense, while "sullied" means made dirty (not relevant here).
5. "illegible" means hard to read. If a roommate's handwriting is hard to read, suggesting a penmanship course makes sense. "Lucrative" (profitable) is not relevant to handwriting.
6. "feint" is a deceptive movement. The little girl making a sudden feint to make her brother flinch is logical. "Expulsion" (forced removal) is not relevant.
7. "sully" means make dirty or defile. Repeating mean rumors would sully (defile) ears. "Adjourn" (suspend a meeting) is not relevant.
8. "illegibility" (hard to read) of a letter would make it hard to determine the writer. "Expulsion" (forced removal) is not relevant.
9. "unflinching" means not showing fear. Standing unflinching before authorities to tell the truth fits. "Lucrative" (profitable) is not relevant.
10. "adjourned" means moved to another place (in the context of a meeting or gathering). After dinner, moving to the den to continue conversation. "Proliferated" (increased in number) is not relevant.
11. "expulsion" (forced removal) of club members for being behind in dues. "Feint" (deceptive movement) is not relevant.
12. "compensates" means gives something (usually money) in return for work. The company compensating for time and effort. "Adjourns" (suspends a meeting) is not relevant.

Answer:

1. dissolute
2. proliferate
3. lucrative
4. feinted
5. illegible
6. feint
7. sully
8. illegibility
9. unflinching
10. adjourned
11. expulsion
12. compensates