Wordly Wise, book 9, lesson 1

Antonym: In some countries, military service is obligatory--- everyone must join.

Synonym: "Nothing ventured, nothing gained" is a well-known maxim.

Synonym: The mayor's many detractors believed that she was naive and in over her head.

Synonym: For most courses in college, it is not obligatory to attend class.

Antonym: The Great Depression left many families destitute and struggling to survive.

Synonym: The ambassador extolled the qualities of Americans-- idealism, ambition, and optimism.

Synonym: Odysseus, the Greek hero, is among the most famous vagabonds in history as he wanders for many years.

Backpackers in Europe live a ______ life as they move from one country to the next, never staying anywhere for long.

Synonym: Jenny bewailed the loss of her dog so much that her parents sent her to counseling.

After the long week of work, the students felt emancipated when the bell rang Friday afternoon.

Synonym: Elissa attempted to plumb the mysteries of the universe.

Synonym: Loud music detracts from my ability to concentrate.

Synonym: The rock star dressed as he lived, flamboyantly, a far cry from his conservative roots.

Choose the best word: This_____ is among the most famous in art history.

Synonym: The lacrosse team appeared insuperable until they were hit with injuries.

Best word: Max attempted to flatter his boss in order to leave work early.

The desire to prove everyone was wrong about her was Jill's _____ to succeed in life.

Synonym: According to legend, the ghost appears intermittently in the abandoned house.

If you wheedle your parents for a new laptop, you are:

Antonym: Carpenters quickly learn to judge whether or not a wall is plumb by glancing at it.

Synonym: Do you believe all of the maxims that you learned from your grandparents?