Vocabulary Exercise #3

Vocabulary Exercise #3

<p>Vocabulary Exercise #3</p><p>Circle the word that is best defined or suggested by the given phrase.</p><p>1. Possessed a remarkable keenness of insight into human nature</p><p> a. equity b. perspicacity c. travesty d. effigy</p><p>2. A cabin in a heavily wooded area</p><p> a. testy b. agnostic c. sylvan d. intermittent</p><p>Antonyms: </p><p>3. Her lofty plea for understanding: ______</p><p>4. The continuous flow of water: ______</p><p>Synonyms:</p><p>5. A crude likeness: ______</p><p>6. Admired for his uncommon acuity: ______</p><p>7. The vapid chatter of thoughtless critics: ______</p><p>Choosing the right word:</p><p>8. Since she is a fair-minded woman, I’m sure she will present both sides of the controversy with admirable (equity, effigy).</p><p>9. Bag ladies and other homeless (neophytes, derelicts) roam our streets in increasing numbers.</p><p>10. Though the book was written by an avowed (agnostic, derelict), it enjoyed a certain popularity with the faithful. </p><p>Word association: 11. Impartial: </p><p>12. Empty of value: </p><p>13. Unarguable: </p><p>14. Absolute:</p><p>15. Novice:</p>

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