Question

exercise
circle the letter of the word that can best replace the expression in italics.

1. the ministers reputation was above scandal.

a. innocuous b. irreproachable c. skeptical d. monitory

1. my cat rudy cornered the frightened mouse in the garage.

a. discreet b. noxious c. timorous d. miscreant

1. after the accident, mr. lopez was charged with only a minor crime.

a. misdemeanor b. misnomer c. misapprehension d. misfortune

1. people were forced to leave their homes because poisonous fumes were leaking from the wrecked truck.

a. timorous b. noxious c. discreet d. monitory

1. the innumerable laws are contained in 136 volumes in the library.

a. irreproachable b. monitory c. myriad d. timorous

1. sallys anonymous person who confers a benefit helped her pay tuition throughout her first year at college.

a. benefactor b. remnant c. soothsayer d. rudiment

1. losing his wallet was just the latest example of his recent bad luck.

a. innocence b. admonition c. vertigo d. misfortune

1. middle ear infections sometimes cause dizziness.

a. alacrity b. monitor c. tranquillity d. vertigo

1. although she was doubtful the herb would be useful, she gave it a try.

a. noxious b. skeptical c. obnoxious d. timorous

1. the banker said he was forced to steal the money because he was broke.

a. misappropriate b. monitor c. admonish d. misprize

Explanation:

1. "Above scandal" means not open to scandal - "irreproachable" means blameless.
2. "Frightened" is similar in meaning to "timorous" which means timid.
3. "Minor crime" is a "misdemeanor".
4. "Poisonous" is similar to "noxious" which means harmful.
5. "Innumerable" means countless, similar to "myriad".
6. "Anonymous person who confers a benefit" is a "benefactor".
7. "Bad luck" is "misfortune".
8. "Dizziness" is "vertigo".
9. "Doubtful" is "skeptical".
10. "Forced to steal" implies an act of "misappropriation".

Answer:

1. b. irreproachable
2. c. timorous
3. a. misdemeanor
4. b. noxious
5. c. myriad
6. a. benefactor
7. d. misfortune
8. d. vertigo
9. b. skeptical
10. a. misappropriate