When I accidentally deleted several paragraphs of my research paper from the computer, it took ten minutes to retype them.
The invitation list is too long. Unless we delete a few names, the party will be too crowded.
Question 2
2.
Too much publicity before a trial makes it difficult for lawyers to find impartial jurors, people with no opinion about the case.
"I'm an impartial judge of character," Dolores joked. "I distrust all people equally, without prejudice."
Question 3
3.
Our boss trusts Ramon with the key to the cash register because she knows that he has integrity.
I thought our senator had integrity, so I was shocked to hear that she had taken a bribe.
Question 4
4.
"A need to see the final episode in your favorite reality show." said the teacher, "is not a legitaimate excuse for missing class."
Any company that guarantees to make all investors millionaires can't possibly be legitimate.
Question 5
5.
Ms. Hall is very lenient about late papers. If you hand one in even a week late she doesn't lower your grade.
Mom wouldn't let us feed our poodle during dinner. But Dad, who was more lenient, would look the other way when we slipped the dog something under the table.
Question 6
6.
Acid rain is the biggest menace to the survival of freshwter fish.
Ron's impatient attitude and his fast, zigzag driving make him a menace on the road.
Question 7
7.
Art class was good for Tyroness morale. Each time the teacher praised his drawings, his confidence and enthusiasm increased.
The workers' morale was so low that they constantly complained about the job. The only good part of the day was quitting time.
Question 8
8.
Though young, Rhoda is not naive. Being on her own for so long has made her streetwise.
having had little experience with salespeople, my younger sister is so naive that she believes everything they tell her.
Question 9
9.
Some people believe that overt racism is easier to deal with than the hidden kind because you can better fight what is out in the open.
Maya's love of reading was overt--books spilled over the shelves in every room of her apartment.
Question 10
10.
Leroy tried to undermine the coach's authority by making jokes about him behind his back.
Numerous floods had undermined the foundation so greatly that the house was no longer safe.
Word Bank
delete
impartial
integrity
legitimate
lenient
menace
morale
naive
overt
undermine
Question 11
11.
_______ Fair; not biased; without prejudice
Question 12
12.
_______ a threat
Question 13
13.
_______ In accordance with accepted laws, rules, and standards
Question 14
14.
_______ State of mind with respect to confidence and enthusiasm; spirit
Question 15
15.
_______ To cross out or erase; remove
Question 16
16.
_______ To gradually weaken or damage
Question 17
17.
_______ Obvious; not hidden
Question 18
18.
_______ Not strict or harsh in disciplining or punishing; merciful