1. The only ________________ difference between the twins is the shape of their noses.

2. The _________ poet, knowing his death was _________, struggled to finish his final ode.

3. adj. Hardhearted; unmoved by pity. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

4. She launched her new line of handbags _________ a fanfare of publicity.

5. We fully expect Elizabeth to FOIST her work on us and disappear for the weekend as usual.

6. Dan was a nice bloke, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.

7. Marilyn conveyed a BLITHE indifference to the troubles that mounted around her.

8. The crafty spy gave a ____________ name to the hotel clerk.

9. Sally was greatly __________ when I said I didn't like redheads.

10. Rachel knew that she'd soon be living in ___________ circumstances unless she got her financial problems ____________ out immediately.

11. Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some assistance.

12. The publicist was surprised by the INUNDATION of fan letters for her top client.

13. Alec has always been CONTEMPTUOUS of his fellow writers.

14. She hastened to _________ me that she intends to pay the bill, and that she will _________ that the cheque is posted today.

15. His son's group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.

16. Though he didn't win the advertising account, Sal made a __________ presentation that he can be proud of.

17. Our solicitors have informed us that whilst the new tax laws will not __________ our business directly, they may have an adverse _________ on the spending power of our clients.

18. The community theatre troupe faced one problem after another, so it was no surprise that their season ended in a DEBACLE.

19. Maude managed to sweep up the broken dishes without a word of REPROOF to her children.

20. The despot's MINIONS were only too eager to tout his edicts and report any unrest among his subjects.

21. It seems we've reached an IMPASSE in our negotiations.

22. I can _________ all the terms of the lease for the flat _________ the one about not allowing pets.

23. Agatha RUMINATED for weeks about the consequences of telling Arthur about the affair.

24. These artists really IMBUE their work with a spirit of profound freedom.

25. The mysterious message Claude received could be a HARBINGER of what's in store for him and his family.

26. We expected the waiter to shoo us out of that snooty restaurant in a hurry, but he turned out to be quite jolly and __________.

27. Alicia, who loved both men equally and wanted to hurt neither, found herself in quite a QUANDARY over which one she should choose.

28. Roger might be more AMENABLE to your ideas if you presented them without sneering.

29. Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.

30. That gruelling competition really tested the _____________ of the gymnastics team.

31. The soldier's EXEMPLARY conduct did not go unnoticed by his sergeant.

32. She always got a VICARIOUS thrill from watching her father skydive.

33. I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked towards me on the dark and __________ path.

34. The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.

35. This experiment was designed to ___________ certain behaviours from the test subjects.

36. The coach was absolutely disgusted by his team's INDOLENCE and nasty attitude.

37. The companies are __________ committed to developing educational television programmes for children.

38. It would BEHOVE you to show a little more respect to the judge and jury who are deciding your case.

39. The exchange student was disheartened by the rather BRUSQUE welcome she received from her host family.

40. Her MELLIFLUOUS voice is perfectly suited to lullabies and never fails to put us all to sleep.

41. Oscar, who did not possess a discerning __________, preferred hotdogs to steak.

42. The skilful candidate's ____________ speech was delightful to listen to, but failed to explain how he would achieve the ___________ goals of peace and prosperity.

43. It's a good thing you're so _________ at paperwork, because you'll need to fill out hundreds of forms to __________ a child.

44. v. To issue a vehement verbal attack; to denounce explosively. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

45. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. RILE

46. Running around barefoot in the snow will only EXACERBATE your flu symptoms.

47. adj. Tending to create ill will or give offense. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

48. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

49. adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

50. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. PRETENTIOUS

51. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. NONCHALANT

52. adj. Understood by or intended for only a select few or a particular group. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

53. n. Flair; style; a flamboyant manner. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

54. n. Local or provincial dialect. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

55. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. ADVERSE

56. n. A position that entails little work but provides a salary. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

57. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. ITINERANT

58. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. LASSITUDE

59. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. REFUTE

60. adj. Sluggish; apathetic; dull. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

61. adj. Easily provoked to anger; irritable. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

62. The journalist denied that he had any PRURIENT interest in the politician's private life, but his titillating articles seemed to indicate otherwise.

63. The recent shenanigans in the town square went against all PRECEPTS of decency.

64. v. To impose with authority; urge strongly. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

65. The diplomats, who have been accused of DUPLICITY by their respective countries, have been removed from their posts.

66. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. AVARICE

67. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. MITIGATE

68. We all remarked on how well the spray of begonias _____________ her hair colour.

69. The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they'd ________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet ___________ down.

70. adj. Narrow-minded; limited in scope. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

71. She entered the ballroom on the arm of a DEBONAIR young man.

72. Who has the power to _________ out justice to the citizens of this country?

73. Although _________ wanted to keep the boat all to _________, I knew it would be used extensively by both Susan and _________.

74. The plots of all her novels just seem to MEANDER along, to the point where I can't follow the storyline or figure out who's who.

75. Mr Winthrop was dismayed to discover that his wilful young wife __________ her wealth and __________ the law at every opportunity.

76. n. The act or fact of lessening; reduction. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

77. Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. INORDINATE

78. n. A mass or crowd; multitude. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

79. Which is the best definition for "feign"??

80. What do you call an instance of turning something aside from its course?

81. Which of the following is a synonym for "stream"?

82. Which is the best definition for "enervate"?

83. Her oleaginous attitude toward the owner contrasted sharply with her typical manner. "Oleaginous" most nearly means ...

84. Which is the edge of a road or sidewalk?

85. Shakespeare's sobriquet is "the Bard." "Sobriquet" most nearly means ...

86. Which is the best definition for "ingenuous"?

87. Which is the best definition for "sedulous"?

88. I love to go on road trips. But I prefer to ride pillion on the _______.

89. Which of the following is an antonym to "attenuate"?

90. Which is the best definition for "tyro"?

91. Legerdemain is the key element in a magician's bag of tricks. "Legerdemain" most nearly means ...

92. Which is the best definition for "deracinate"?

93. Which is the best definition for "impecunious"?

94. Which of the following is the best definition of circuitous?

95. Which of the following is an antonym to "spendthrift"?

96. Which is the best definition for "laconic"?

97. Which is the best definition for "inchoate"?

98. Which of the following is an antonym to "boon"?

99. The first step is to solve for the abscissa. "Abscissa" most nearly means ...

100. Which is the best definition for "fatuous"?