Vocabulary Exercise #3

Circle the word that is best defined or suggested by the given phrase.

1. Possessed a remarkable keenness of insight into human nature

a. equity b. perspicacity c. travesty d. effigy

2. A cabin in a heavily wooded area

a. testy b. agnostic c. sylvan d. intermittent

Antonyms:

3. Her lofty plea for understanding: ______

4. The continuous flow of water: ______

Synonyms:

5. A crude likeness: ______

6. Admired for his uncommon acuity: ______

7. The vapid chatter of thoughtless critics: ______

Choosing the right word:

8. Since she is a fair-minded woman, I’m sure she will present both sides of the controversy with admirable (equity, effigy).

9. Bag ladies and other homeless (neophytes, derelicts) roam our streets in increasing numbers.

10. Though the book was written by an avowed (agnostic, derelict), it enjoyed a certain popularity with the faithful.

Word association: 11. Impartial:

12. Empty of value:

13. Unarguable:

14. Absolute:

15. Novice: