Soph.--Chapter 18
1. surfeit (noun)
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Last Thanksgiving there was a surfeit of inexpensive
turkeys at the grocery store.
- Due to a surfeit of winter clothing, the department store is
having a huge sale this March before the spring line
arrives.
a. a small amount b. disinterest
c. overabundance
2. compulsive
(adjective)
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Watching their diets can become compulsive for ballet
dancers.
- She has a compulsive tendency to lie, always making up
stories to get attention.
a. stupid
b. dangerous
c. obsessive
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3. rejuvenate (verb)
My mother hoped a vigorous daily workout would
rejuvenate her.
- In hopes of rejuvenating herself, my great aunt joined a
day spa where she frequently enjoys seaweed masks and
mud baths.
a. to bore
b. to instill hope
c. to make youthful again
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4. quaff (verb)
After his game of tennis in the hot sun, Andre was ready
to quaff a cold lemonade.
- The runners quaffed multiple bottles of water at the end
of the race.
a. to drink
b. to spend money
c. to eat
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5. acrid (adjective)
We were alarmed by the acrid smell coming from the
kitchen and suddenly lost our appetites.
- The acrid taste of the sharp cheese caused me to make a
twisted and disgusted face.
a. dull
b. bitter
c. pleasant
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6. epicure (noun)
Jack was no epicure; he was strictly a meat and potatoes
man.
- Having the epicure over for dinner was stressful! I tried
to prepare a gourmet meal and offer exquisite wine.
a. a person with excellent taste
b. a cook
c. a person who writes menus
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7. victuals (noun)
The diner was renowned for inexpensive but tasty
victuals.
- Brady was pleased to see the victuals the town had
provided and ate like a pig!
a. food
b. menus
c. prizes
8. dauntless
(adjective)
The young officer was dauntless in his pursuit of the
suspect.
- The dauntless warrior rode onto battle with head held
high.
a. fearless
b. stupid
c. cowardly
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9. impassive
(adjective)
The convicted man remained impassive as the sentence
was read.
- He was disappointed when his girlfriend appeared
impassive as she read the poem he’d written with a blank
stare.
a. enraged
b. emotionless
c. sensitive
The pensive girl spent a lot of time in her “happy place”
pondering her identity and her life.
- Leaving the sermon, church members remained in a
pensive mood, reconsidering the encouraging messages as
they walked somberly to their vehicles.
a. depressed
b. rowdy
c. thoughtful
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10. pensive
(adjective)
surfeit
compulsive
rejuvenate
quaff
acrid
epicure
victuals
dauntless
impassive
pensive
1. ________________ to drink heartily
2. ___________ to restore to a new condition; to energize or stimulate
3. ________________ a person with refined taste (especially in food
and wine)
4. ________________ deeply, often dreamily, thoughtful
5. _________ unafraid; incapable of being intimidated or discouraged
6. ________________ unpleasantly sharp or bitter to the taste or smell;
sharp language or tone
7. ______________ an excessive amount; to supply in excess
8. ________________ devoid of emotion; expressionless
9. ________________ caused by obsession; acts on impulse
10. ________________ food supplies; meals
surfeit
compulsive
rejuvenate
quaff
acrid
epicure
victuals
dauntless
impassive
pensive
1. The coach hoped the orange slices and granola bars would _________his
tired players.
2. Her _______ shopping habit was detrimental to her budget; she could
never save a dime!
3. My boyfriend is an__________, so we always eat at the city’s finest
restaurants.
4. Due to a __________ of rain last weekend, community members have
been called upon to sandbag the riverbanks to prevent flooding.
5. The way she _________ed her juice signaled her severe dehydration.
6. The old vegetables in the dumpster created an _____ stench in the garage.
7. The ___________ girl in the back always wrote deeply emotional poetry
and read them in a soft, thoughtful voice.
8. His ____________ attitude drove him to face his enemies face-to-face; he
would not yield to intimidation or to threats.
9. The hostess provided the most delicious ____________ for our
congratulatory feast.
10. Not caring one bit about the outcome of the exam, the __________
student walked out of the room without receiving her results.
surfeit
compulsive
rejuvenate
quaff
acrid
epicure
victuals
dauntless
impassive
pensive
Her (1) _____________ tendency to eat was beginning to get out of control.
Certainly not an (2) ___________, she could not resist the tasty (though low
quality) (3)_______ and snacks she encountered at business meetings,
social functions, etc. So, in her (4) ___________ moments alone, she made
a deal with herself: she had to work out as much as she ate. No longer
would she allow herself to be the (5) ___________, careless person that she
had been. She would improve her health and her appearance once and for
all. She was not afraid to start right away! (6)_________ towards her task,
she purchased a new gym bag, packed it full of exercise necessities, and
headed for the gym. With the (7) ____________ of exercise items she
managed to cram into her bag, she got a workout just lugging it across the
parking lot! She joined an aerobics class and participated in her first class
immediately. With only one session, she already felt (8) ________d and
energized—definitely ready to (9) _________ one of those giant bottles of
water she had in her handy bag. Thinking about all of the greasy, unhealthy
food she used to enjoy now left an (10) _______ taste in her mouth. She
was hooked! She is sure to be in shape in no time .