Junior ED-WORDS Review Semester 1

Question 1

The only way you can succeed in business is by having ______ relationships with your customers.

Accepted Answer

Cordial

Question 2

If you drive without a license, a ____ from the police will be the least of your worries.

Accepted Answer

Censure

Question 3

The company successfully advertised their product in a hysterically ___ commercial.

Accepted Answer

Pithy

Question 4

If you want to see a ___ dog, you should attempt to take his food while he is eating it.

Accepted Answer

Belligerent

Question 5

You should be smart enough to convert the 20 admission forms into a _______ two-page document.

Accepted Answer

Concise

Question 6

Since my ___ neighbors argue loudly at night, the police are frequent visitors to their home.

Accepted Answer

Disputatious

Question 7

The gardener’s job was to ___ the seeds all over the land.

Accepted Answer

Diffuse

Question 8

The ___ gentleman held up the checkout line as he rambled on to the cashier about his pet.

Accepted Answer

Garrulous

Question 9

Although I like him as a talk show host, his _____ catchphrase is starting to get on my nerves!

Accepted Answer

Hackneyed

Question 10

For many, their teenage years are ones of ___ where they are often confused about who they are.

Accepted Answer

Turmoil

Question 11

The broken window was an _______ sign someone had broken into our home.

Accepted Answer

Ominous

Question 12

I can only hope my grandmother does not ___ about her childhood during Christmas dinner.

Accepted Answer

Prattle

Question 13

As the director started to ______ the cast again, several of the lead actors walked out.

Accepted Answer

Berate

Question 14

Since the king is _____, he ignores his citizens and focuses on satisfying his own pleasures.

Accepted Answer

Narcissistic

Question 15

Since Ellen wore a ___ look on her face, it was impossible to identify her mood.

Accepted Answer

Cryptic

Question 16

The teen’s rebellious pals had a ___ influence on his strong study habits.

Accepted Answer

Baneful

Question 17

Warm soup does very little to ___ my sore throat.

Accepted Answer

Assuage

Question 18

When Michael started the scholarship fund, he hoped his ___ work would help tons of students.

Accepted Answer

Philanthropic

Question 19

Everyone considers Joe ___ because he is always seeking out ways to serve his community.

Accepted Answer

Magnanimous

Question 20

My dad’s _______ one-word reply let me know he was not pleased with me coming home late.

Accepted Answer

Terse

Question 21

I did not finish the novel because the story’s plot was ___ and uninspiring.

Accepted Answer

Trite

Question 22

Tylenol is the medication I take to ___ back pain.

Accepted Answer

Ameliorate

Question 23

My ___ sister gave all her allowance to the homeless man on the corner.

Accepted Answer

Altruistic

Question 24

When you walk in a room, you radiate ___ energy, surely to brighten all gloomy souls.

Accepted Answer

Gregarious

Question 25

Bob's ___ day consists of taking out the trash, washing dishes, watching TV, and taking a nap.

Accepted Answer

Mundane

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