Level F - Unit 6 - Choosing the Right Word

A favorite ploy of the ______ is to appoint a convenient scapegoat upon whom a misguided populace can vent its anger.

• demogogue

• anomalous

• brusque

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Even though I am angry at you, I will not cast an ______ upon your character.

• aspersion

• sinecure

• insurgent

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The alien’s ability to _____ its body into a liquid form shocked the NASA onlookers.

• transmute

• transgress

• cajole

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My sister was pretending to act normal after breaking up with her boyfriend, but her _______ activities that strayed from the routine proved she was just faking it.

• anomalous

• brusque

• immutable

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Despite his _______, Kurt was able to push past his boredom and finish his homework.

• ennui

• megalomania

• anomalous

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During the family photo, the unhappy teenage girl was able to ______ a fake smile.

• contrive

• disabuse

• cajole

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The dog has his ______ ways of stealing table scraps behind my back.

• surreptitious

• cajole

• fetter

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Your fear is the ______ preventing you from going after your dream.

• fetter

• demagogue

• insurgent

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Using a soothing voice and some kitty treats, I was able to ______ the kitten out of the corner.

• cajole

• transmute

• fetter

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Since I have many food allergies, I tend to be a ______ eater who enjoys food through the stories of others.

• vicarious

• surreptitious

• heinous

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