Question

completing the sentence
choose the word from the word - bank that best completes each of the following sentences. write the correct word or form of the word in the space provided.
a barrage √ enigma a) pacifist √ slake
√ designate √ infuriate n√ queue n terrain

1. the animals in the drought area traveled for many miles to reach a body of water where they could slake their thirst.
2. the police now believe that the mugger ____________ the victim as she entered the elevator of her apartment house.
3. our hike was not very long, but the terrain was so rocky and hilly that we were exhausted by the time we reached our goal.
4. the deadly ____________ of shells from our guns pinned down the enemy troops on the narrow beach where they had landed.
5. even before the new president took office, he designate the men and women who were to serve in his cabinet.
6. i dont understand what he is aiming at or why he behaves as he does; in fact, his whole personality is a(n) ____________ to me.
7. a person can usually tell how popular a new movie is by the length of the ____________ in front of the box - office.
8. as she was sworn in, she made a(n) ____________ that she would never use the powers of her office for selfish or unworthy purposes.
9. is it possible to be a(n) ____________ in a world where so many people are using force to take unfair advantage of others?
10. nothing infuriate my boss more than an employee who is late for work and then offers a foolish excuse for not arriving on time.

Explanation:

1. "slake" means to satisfy a thirst, so it fits the context of animals satisfying their thirst.
2. Based on the context, a criminal might "infuriate" a victim as she enters an elevator.
3. "terrain" refers to the surface features of an area, which is appropriate for describing the rocky and hilly area of the hike.
4. A "barrage" of shells can pin - down enemy troops.
5. A president can "designate" people to serve in his cabinet.
6. If one doesn't understand someone's personality, that person can be an "enigma".
7. The length of the "queue" in front of a box - office can indicate a movie's popularity.
8. When sworn in, one makes a "vow" not to use office powers selfishly.
9. In a world with much force - using, one can question if it's possible to be a "pacifist".
10. An employee's lateness and foolish excuse can "infuriate" a boss.

Answer:

1. slake
2. infuriate
3. terrain
4. barrage
5. designate
6. enigma
7. queue
8. vow
9. pacifist
10. infuriate