Level C 4B Choosing the Right Word

Isn't it strange that an American writer like Emily Dickinson was considered a ________ in her own lifetime?

• nonentity

• promontory

When the mile run began, Ken quickly took the lead, but we knew that he could not ______ that pace for the entire race.

• sustain

• annul

I admire the way Anne delivered a long, involved speech entirely without ______ to written notes.

• muster

• recourse

That wonderful woman could not have been more ______ of me if she had been my own mother.

• solicitous

• ornate

"It will take all the strength we can _____ to dislodge the enemy from that hill," the general observed grimly.

• annul

• muster

I hope someday to build a house on that ______ commanding a beautiful view of the bay.

• nonentity

• promontory

Because they failed to deliver the goods on time, we felt justified in _____ the entire contract.

• annulling

• perusing

My brother tried to appear ______ when he was named to the honor society, but I know that he was thrilled.

• blase

• ornate

The novelist is known for her _______ writing style, using many unusual words, figures of speech, and involved constructions.

• solicitous

• ornate

If you want to learn to play chess, I suggest that you begin by ______ a summary of the rules.

• sustaining

• perusing