Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct homophone from the options below. That grueling competition really tested the _____________ of the gymnastics team.

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

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

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

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym of the word below. NONCHALANT

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

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. His son’s group of friends had a DELETERIOUS effect on his schoolwork.

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

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

Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word from the options below. The proposed after-school tutoring program promises _______________ benefits to the students and the community.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. It seems we’ve reached an IMPASSE in our negotiations.