Sadlier Level G Unit 6 Choosing the Right Word

Though the book was written by an avowed (agnostic, derelict), it enjoyed a certain popularity with religious types

The sleeping security guard was (derelict, plenary) in his duties.

Today's forecast calls for variable cloudiness with (abject, intermittent) periods of rain.

Human and animal forms carved in stucco and stone are a common (motif, neophyte) in ancient Aztec art.

Bag ladies and other homeless (neophytes, derelicts) roam our streets in increasing numbers.

We laughed at Grandmother's confession that she can be (testy, moot) before she has her morning cup of coffee.

How can I be accused of (indictment, complicity) in that plot when I did not even know the conspirators?

What qualities will he have to fall back on when his (indubitable, testy) charm and good looks begin to wear thin?

As he sat before the fire reading his newspaper, Grandfather seemed the very epitome of (plenary, sylvan) contentment

Observers on the ground keep close (surveillance, equity) on air traffic at a airport by means of various electronics.

His disgraceful behavior since he left is in itself a(n) (indictment, surveillance) of the lax, way he was raised.

The awkward pause in the conversation became more painful when he interjected his (plenary, inane) attempts at humor.

I vetoed that idea when it was first (mooted, indicted) years ago and I have never regretted my decision

Because she is a fair woman, I'm sure she will present both sides of the controversy with admirable (equity, effigy).

All of a sudden, a strange young man rushed onto the speaker's platform and launched into a (travesty, diatribe).

To some readers, the dark and (intermittent, sylvan) setting of "Young Goodman Brown" symbolizes the unknown.

A picture shows the three Graces dancing in a forest clearing, while other (sylvan, indubitable) creatures cavort around

After over 30 years in Congress, he retains the idealism of the (agnostic, neophyte) but have the wisdom of a veteran.

His extraordinary ability to (moot, travesty) the works of popular writers is due to his keen eye for the ridiculous.

One can get rid of an enemy by making a tiny (effigy, motif) of him and sticking it full of pins.

Only an (intermittent, abject) coward would stand idly by wile a defenseless old woman was mugged in the street.

My studies have convinced me that the one dominant (motif, diatribe) in US history has been the expansion of democracy.

Though I can sometimes be as (testy, derelict) as an irate wasp, I normally do not lose my temper very easily.

The historian had long been noted for the soundness of his scholarship & the (complicity, perspicacity) of his judgement

Several theology professors have given provocative reviews of the new book by Mr. Stuart, who readily admits he is an