Question

7 ponder (pŏndar) -verb
too often we dont take time to ponder the possible consequences of our actions.
over the years, mr. madigan rarely took time to ponder the meaning of life. since his heart attack, however, hes thought a lot about what is important to him.
ponder means a. to wait for. b. to ignore. c. to think about.
8 rehabilitate (rēhə-bĭlə-tāt) -verb
most prisons make little effort to rehabilitate inmates so that they can lead productive, wholesome lives after their release.
my grandfather learned to walk, write, and speak again in a program that rehabilitates stroke victims.
rehabilitate means a. to pay back. b. to return to normal life. c. to depend upon.
9 turmoil (tûrmoil) -noun
without a teacher, the sixth-grade class was in turmoil, until the principal entered the room and the students quickly came to order.
after the turmoil of crying babies, active children, and trying to feed 120 people, im glad when our family reunions end.
turmoil means a. discussion. b. disorder. c. harmony.
10 venture (vĕnchar) -verb
\ill venture going on any ride in this amusement park except the twister,\ said nick. \ill risk getting sick to my stomach, but i wont risk my life.\
\at tomorrows staff meeting,\ my older sister said, \i will venture to say what i really think—and cross my fingers that i dont get fired.\
venture means a. to dare. b. to remember. c. to imagine.

Explanation:

For the word "ponder", in the first example, people don't take time to consider the consequences of actions, and in the second example, after a heart - attack, Mr. Madigan thought a lot about what's important. So "ponder" means to think about.
For "rehabilitate", in the first example, prisons aim to help inmates lead productive lives after release (return to a normal life - like state), and in the second example, a program helps stroke victims regain abilities (return to a more normal life). So "rehabilitate" means to return to normal life.
For "turmoil", in the first example, the class was in a state of disorder without a teacher until the principal came, and in the second example, the situation with crying babies, active children, and feeding many people is a disorderly situation. So "turmoil" means disorder.
For "venture", in the first example, Nick is willing to take the risk (dare) to go on rides (except one), and in the second example, the sister is willing to take the risk (dare) to say what she thinks at the staff meeting. So "venture" means to dare.

Answer:

1. C. to think about.
2. B. to return to normal life.
3. B. disorder.
4. A. to dare.