Instructions:
Fill in the blanks with vocabulary from the word list. Do not change
the form of any
of the vocabulary items. Remember that you can use a vocabulary
item only once.
dubious gullible compatible
ecstatic pessimist
propel
encountered accessible retort
evolved awe retrieve
fictitious
cite exempt
1.Nadine was
happy to learn that she was _________________ from having to write another
essay for the class.
2. Tony was
______________ when he learned that he had won the lottery.
3. During her
presentation, Laura will need to ________________ at least three examples to
support her position.
4.
____________________ people are easily tricked by scam artists.
5. Susan knew
that she and Paul were not ________________, so she did not accept his proposal
to get married.
6. Because of a
problem with the computer, I am not able to _______________ documents from the
drive.
7. The stranger
that Michele ________________ at the party last night turned out to be her
sister's boyfriend.
8. His account
of what happened is _________________. It cannot possibly be true!
9. A desire to
succeed in business will _________________ you to overcome all obstacles.
10. Don't be
such a ________________! Things are not as bad as they may seem to you.
