4000 Essential Units 17-18

The quaint locale of the small town was perfect for a peaceful weekend getaway.

• skeletal

• shovel

• outright

• locale

The earthquake's _________ measured on the Richter scale indicated the severity of the seismic activity.

• shovel

• magnitude

• ordeal

• intrinsic

She spoke with ___________ honesty, not holding back any details about the situation.

• outright

• glamorous

• overwork

• outspoken

The forest's edge, with its mysterious sounds, marked the _________ of the ancient ruins.

• intrinsic

• particular

• periphery

• overwork

Using a sturdy __________, the gardener turned over the soil, preparing it for planting.

• shovel

• snore

• soundly

• superintendent

The abandoned house stood __________ against the darkening sky, its structure worn by years of neglect.

• ministry

• fuss

• din

• skeletal

The wild animal displayed a ___________ snarl, warning anyone who approached too closely.

• particular

• vicious

• ordeal

• attic

Despite their differences, the diverse community learned to __________ harmoniously.

• coexist

• fuss

• dissatisfy

• civic

It took months for the artist to _____________ the perfect concept for the sculpture.

• chunk

• conceive

• ego

• elastic

The detective regarded the suspect's alibi with a ____________ expression, questioning its credibility.

• excavate

• dubious

• endeavor

• elastic