Question

set b
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 some
of these words are used in context. note that the choices may
be related forms of the unit words.

1. the mad roman emperor caligula believed that he was a god

and expected people to (venerate, invalidate) him.

1. imagine our surprise when we found a trunk full of albums

recorded by the (legendary, frugal) performer ray charles.

1. detectives turn off the lights and use soft beams at the scene

of a crime, as evidence is easier to see in (durable, oblique)
lighting.

1. orders for (legendary, durable) goods such as computers and

cell phones were up this year, thanks to a recent boost in our
economy.

1. because of his repeated traffic violations, his drivers license

has been (venerated, invalidated).

1. it was bad taste on your part to use that (venerating, bantering)

tone when we were discussing such a sad event.

1. our friendship has proved to be (oblique, durable) because it is based

on mutual respect and honesty.

1. when they saw that they had been caught red - handed, they resorted

to all kinds of (detriments, antics) in a vain attempt to prove their \innocence.\

1. children may be (maimed, venerated) in spirit as well as in body if they do

not have a secure and loving home environment.

1. after living for so long on a (frugal, durable) diet, i was amazed when i saw

the variety of rich dishes served at the banquet.

1. self - confidence is a good quality; but if it is carried too far, it can be a

(detriment, banter) to success in life.

1. i didnt want charlotte to know that i was watching her, but occasionally i

managed to steal a few (oblique, legendary) glances at her.

Explanation:

1. "Venerate" means to revere or worship. A mad emperor believing he is a god would expect people to venerate him. "Invalidate" means to make something invalid, which doesn't fit the context.
2. "Legendary" means famous and well - known, especially for something remarkable. Ray Charles is a well - known performer, so "legendary" is the right choice. "Frugal" means economical or thrifty, which doesn't describe a performer in this context.
3. "Oblique" lighting is a type of lighting that is not directly overhead. Detectives use soft beams (oblique lighting) at a crime scene to see evidence better. "Durable" means able to withstand wear, which is not related to lighting.
4. "Durable" goods are goods that last a long time. Computers and cell phones are durable goods. "Legendary" is about being famous, not about the nature of the goods.
5. "Invalidated" means to make something no longer valid. A driver's license can be invalidated due to repeated traffic violations. "Venerated" means to be revered, which is not the case for a license.
6. "Bantering" means joking or teasing. Using a joking tone when discussing a sad event is in bad taste. "Venerating" means to revere, which doesn't fit the tone context.
7. "Durable" means lasting. A friendship based on mutual respect and honesty is likely to be durable. "Oblique" means slanting or indirect, which doesn't describe a friendship.
8. "Antics" are foolish or playful acts. When caught, people might do foolish acts (antics) to try to prove innocence. "Detriments" are things that cause harm, which is not the case here.
9. "Maimed" means injured or damaged. Children without a secure home can be maimed (damaged) in spirit. "Venerated" means to be revered, which is not the case for children in this context.
10. "Frugal" means economical. A frugal diet is a simple and economical one. "Durable" is not related to a diet.
11. "Detriment" means something that causes harm. Too much self - confidence can be a detriment (harm) to success. "Banter" means joking, which is not related to success.
12. "Oblique" means indirect. Stealing oblique (indirect) glances means looking in a not - direct way. "Legendary" is about being famous, not about the nature of the glance.

Answer:

1. venerate
2. legendary
3. oblique
4. durable
5. invalidated
6. bantering
7. durable
8. antics
9. maimed
10. frugal
11. detriment
12. oblique