1-2. Although Jenny chose the songs from her __ that she knew best, she wasn't complacent about being prepared. Afraid she would __ the night of the concert, she practiced the songs over and over.
3-4. The __ of the lecture was that although the United States encourages free trade, some other countries __ it.
5-6. Unfortunately, forming a committee wasn't __ to alleviating the company's parking problem. No one could think of a __ plan to increase the number of parking spaces.
7-8. Bruno is so prone to changing his mind that his rapid shifts of opinion sometimes make me irate. Once in a __ of anger, I shouted this __. "You're always the same-- always changing your mind!"
9-10. My mother took me aside at the party and said "That looks more like a strange costume than a dress. It's bad enough your clothing looks so __, but do you have to mortify me and __ it in front of all my friend?
My choices:
Repertoire
falter
gist
hamper
conducive
viable
frenzy
paradox
bizarre
Flaunt
Yay! All are correct!
1-2. Although Jenny chose the songs from her repertoire that she knew best, she wasn't complacent about being prepared. Afraid she would falter the night of the concert, she practiced the songs over and over.
3-4. The gist of the lecture was that although the United States encourages free trade, some other countries hamper it.
5-6. Unfortunately, forming a committee wasn't conducive to alleviating the company's parking problem. No one could think of a viable plan to increase the number of parking spaces.
7-8. Bruno is so prone to changing his mind that his rapid shifts of opinion sometimes make me irate. Once in a frenzy of anger, I shouted this paradox. "You're always the same-- always changing your mind!"
9-10. My mother took me aside at the party and said "That looks more like a strange costume than a dress. It's bad enough your clothing looks so bizarre, but do you have to mortify me and flaunt it in front of all my friends?
1. Although Jenny chose the songs from her repertoire that she knew best, she wasn't complacent about being prepared.
2. Afraid she would falter the night of the concert, she practiced the songs over and over.
3. The gist of the lecture was that although the United States encourages free trade, some other countries hamper it.
4. Unfortunately, forming a committee wasn't conducive to alleviating the company's parking problem.
5. No one could think of a viable plan to increase the number of parking spaces.
6. Bruno is so prone to changing his mind that his rapid shifts of opinion sometimes make me irate.
7. Once in a frenzy of anger, I shouted this paradox. "You're always the same-- always changing your mind!"
8. My mother took me aside at the party and said "That looks more like a strange costume than a dress. It's bad enough your clothing looks so bizarre, but do you have to mortify me and flaunt it in front of all my friends?"
1-2. Although Jenny chose the songs from her **repertoire** that she knew best, she wasn't complacent about being prepared. Afraid she would **falter** the night of the concert, she practiced the songs over and over.
To find the answer to the first question, we need to understand the context and meaning of the sentence. In this case, Jenny is selecting songs for a concert and is concerned about her performance. The word that fits in the first blank should refer to a collection or set of songs that Jenny knows well. This can be determined from the given choices, and the correct word is "repertoire."
For the second blank, we need a word that means to stumble or hesitate in performance. By understanding the context of Jenny fearing a poor performance and practicing to avoid it, we can determine that the correct word is "falter."
3-4. The **gist** of the lecture was that although the United States encourages free trade, some other countries **hamper** it.
To find the answer to the third question, we need to understand the main idea or central point of the lecture. This can be determined from the given choices, and the correct word is "gist," which means the essence or main point.
For the fourth blank, we need a word that means to obstruct or hinder. By understanding that some countries are causing issues with free trade, we can determine that the correct word is "hamper."
5-6. Unfortunately, forming a committee wasn't **conducive** to alleviating the company's parking problem. No one could think of a **viable** plan to increase the number of parking spaces.
To find the answer to the fifth question, we need a word that means favorable or helpful in this context. From the given choices, the correct word is "conducive."
For the sixth blank, we need a word that means workable or feasible. By understanding that no one could come up with a plan, we can determine that the correct word is "viable."
7-8. Bruno is so prone to changing his mind that his rapid shifts of opinion sometimes make me irate. Once in a **frenzy** of anger, I shouted this **paradox**. "You're always the same-- always changing your mind!"
To find the answer to the seventh question, we need a word that means a state of extreme excitement or anger. From the given choices, the correct word is "frenzy."
For the eighth blank, we need a word that means a contradictory statement or situation. By understanding that the speaker is pointing out the contradiction in Bruno's behavior, we can determine that the correct word is "paradox."
9-10. My mother took me aside at the party and said "That looks more like a strange costume than a dress. It's bad enough your clothing looks so **bizarre**, but do you have to mortify me and **flaunt** it in front of all my friends?"
To find the answer to the ninth question, we need a word that means extremely strange or odd. From the given choices, the correct word is "bizarre."
For the tenth blank, we need a word that means to show off or display proudly. By understanding that the speaker is unhappy with the way the person is presenting themselves, we can determine that the correct word is "flaunt."