ACT/SAT Prep #4

noisy; expressing feelings loudly and intensely

The burglar tried to find a way to _____ the alarm system.

The doctor did her best, but there was no fixing such a _____ injury.

to authorize, allow, or approve

While Barbara likes to discuss her personal life with our co-workers, I am much more _____.

unaware; failing to notice

The _____ athlete quickly recovered after his knee surgery.

sticking or holding together; unified

causing grief or pain

As a result of teacher _____, a lot of classrooms are overcrowded.

gradual natural decrease in number; becoming fewer in number

The government will never _____ drinking and driving because it is unsafe.

The natural force of the hurricane will soon _____ the state with water.

The absent-minded couple acted _____ to the mess their child made in the restaurant.

to avoid by going around; to escape from

quiet or uncommunicative; reluctant to speak out

healthy and strong

After six weeks of training together, our group bonded and became quite _____.

to cover, as by flooding; overwhelm

The protestors were _____ as they screamed outside of the government building.