vocabulary unit 2 ex 1

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Despite being naturally ____, Mark managed to stay calm and professional during the heated debate.

• 1. A) Belligerent
• 2. B) Amicable
• 3. C) Meticulous
• 4. D) Tepid

The scientist conducted a ____ examination of the samples to ensure no detail was missed.

• 1. A) Cursory
• 2. B) Meticulous
• 3. C) Impervious
• 4. D) Tepid

After the war, the city was left in a state of ____, with nothing but ashes and rubble remaining.

• 1. A) Nostalgia
• 2. B) Holocaust
• 3. C) Quintessence
• 4. D) Jeopardy

Sarah was ____ to taking on additional responsibilities, fearing they might overwhelm her.

• 1. A) Adroit
• 2. B) Averse
• 3. C) Feasible
• 4. D) Benevolent

Although his idea was ambitious, it was simply not ____ given the current resources.

• 1. A) Feasible
• 2. B) Cursory
• 3. C) Retrogress
• 4. D) Scrutinize

Her ____ smile and warm personality made her a favorite among her colleagues.

• 1. A) Amicable
• 2. B) Grimace
• 3. C) Duplicity
• 4. D) Tepid

The detective had to ____ every detail in the crime scene to find the missing clue.

• 1. A) Extol
• 2. B) Retrogress
• 3. C) Scrutinize
• 4. D) Grimace

The athlete's injury acted as an ____ to motivate him to train harder and make a strong comeback.

• 1. A) Impervious
• 2. B) Impetus
• 3. C) Nostalgia
• 4. D) Belligerent

During the interview, he tried to hide his ____ by giving contradictory answers to simple questions.

• 1. A) Benevolence
• 2. B) Duplicity
• 3. C) Nostalgia
• 4. D) Quintessence