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10.24 - BVS.CH.4 - Pg.20-21
By Makinde Adedapo
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Agenda
Antidote
Apathy
Bland
Propaganda
Prospects
Radical
Reinforce
Relevant
Ruthless
Agenda
Antidote
Apathy
Bland
Propaganda
Prospects
Radical
Reinforce
Relevant
Ruthless
Question 1
1.
There are two items on the
agenda
for today's office meeting: the company's new product and the holiday party
Ralph's daily
agenda
includes driving his granddaughter to school, working at the soup kitchen, and walking his dog after dinner.
a schedule
a desk
work
Question 2
2.
Because there was no
antidote
for the snake's poison, the cat that was bitten died.
For me, a good
antidote
to feeling low is to bake a batch of brownies.
a short story
a cause
a cure
Question 3
3.
Determined to shock her students out of their
apathy
, the history teacher showed up for class one day dressed as Joan of Arc.
Voter
apathy
was high, causing a low turnout on election day.
pity
understanding
lack of interest
Question 4
4.
The addition of a bright red scarf changed Linda's grey outfit from
bland
to striking
Mexicans, accustomed to hot and spicy foods, often find American dishes
bland
by comparison.
old
dull
bitter
Question 5
5.
Until recently, the
propaganda
put out by cigarette companies said that nicotine didn't harm people's health.
The political candidates ran TV ads made up largely of
propaganda
directed against their opponents.
research
complaints
publicity
Question 6
6.
The movie's
prospects
for doing well at teh box office were harmed by several bad reviews in the newspapers and on TV.
What are my
prospects
of finding a hotel room in this town during Super Bowl weekend?
reasons
chances
fears
Question 7
7.
I won't vote for the
radical
candidate--his beliefs are too extreme for me.
Most students tried to change school policy through peacful comprimise, but a
radical
group wanted to take over the president's office by force.
extreme
average
young
Question 8
8.
Johnathan's wisecrack
reinforced
the teacher's opinion that he was interested only in fooling around in class.
Some socks are
reinforced
at the heels and toes with extra layers of material so they won't develop holes.
to ruin
to make stronger
to repeat
Question 9
9.
History is always
relevant
to our lives because it shows us what results can follow certain actions.
The weather is not
relevant
to this conversation, "Yvonne's mother said. "Don't change the subject when I bring up your speeding tickets."
known
related
threatening
Question 10
10.
My English teacher is a
ruthless
grader. He shows no mercy for weak reasoning or faulty grammar, so I've had to work extra hard on my papers.
Barry is so
ruthless
that he would step on coworkers to advance himself.
sweet
confusing
without mercy
Agenda
Antidote
Apathy
Bland
Propaganda
Prospects
Radical
Reinforce
Relevant
Ruthless
Question 11
11.
_______ chances of success
Question 12
12.
_______ lack of interest and concern
Question 13
13.
_______ to strengthen; add support to
Question 14
14.
_______ a list of things to be done; a schedule
Question 15
15.
_______ lacking pity; merciless
Question 16
16.
_______ dull; not interesting or exciting
Question 17
17.
_______ related to the matter at hand; to the point
Question 18
18.
_______ favoring extreme changes, especially in politics and government
Question 19
19.
_______ something that reduces the effects of a poison; anything that relieves a harmful situation.
Question 20
20.
_______ ideas spread to support or oppose a cause; distorted information