Question

7 ponder
(pŏndər)
-verb

• too often we dont take time to ponder the possible consequences of our actions.
• over the years, mr. madigan rarely took time to ponder the meaning of life. since his heart attack, however, hes thought a lot about what is important to him.

__ ponder means a. to wait for. b. to ignore. c. to think about.
8 rehabilitate
(rēha-bĭlə-tāt)
-verb

• most prisons make little effort to rehabilitate inmates so that they can lead productive, wholesome lives after their release.
• my grandfather learned to walk, write, and speak again in a program that rehabilitates stroke victims.

__ rehabilitate means a. to pay back. b. to return to normal life. c. to depend upon.
9 turmoil
(tûrmoil)
-noun

• without a teacher, the sixth - grade class was in turmoil, until the principal entered the room and the students quickly came to order.
• after the turmoil of crying babies, active children, and trying to feed 120 people, im glad when our family reunions end.

__ turmoil means a. discussion. b. disorder. c. harmony.
10 venture
(věnchər)
-verb

• \ill venture going on any ride in this amusement park except the twister,\ said nick. \ill risk getting sick to my stomach, but i wont risk my life.\
• \at tomorrows staff meeting,\ my older sister said, \i will venture to say what i really think—and cross my fingers that i dont get fired.\

__ venture means a. to dare. b. to remember. c. to imagine.
matching words with definitions
following are definitions of the ten words. clearly write or print each word next to its definition. the sentences above and on the previous page will help you decide on the meaning of each word.

1. ______________ shockingly obvious; outrageous
2. ______________ to take the risk of; dare
3. ______________ including all or much
4. ______________ to restore to a normal life through therapy or education
5. ______________ to continue with an effort or plan despite difficulties
6. ______________ complete confusion; uproar
7. ______________ an event bringing great loss and misery
8. ______________ to vary irregularly; to go up and down or back and forth
9. ______________ to consider carefully; think deeply about
10. ______________ customary; ordinary

caution: do not go any further until you are sure the above answers are correct. then you can use the definitions in the following practice. your goal is eventually to know the words well enough so that you dont need to check the definitions.

Explanation:

Question 7 (ponder)

In the sentences, "ponder the possible consequences" and "ponder the meaning of life" show that "ponder" involves thinking. Option A is "to wait for" (incorrect), B is "to ignore" (incorrect), C is "to think about" (matches the context).

Sentences like "rehabilitate inmates to lead productive lives" and "rehabilitates stroke victims" (learning to walk, write, speak again) imply returning to normal life. A is "to pay back" (incorrect), C is "to depend upon" (incorrect), B is "to return to normal life" (matches).

The class was in turmoil (no teacher, students unordered) and family reunions had turmoil (crying babies, active children, chaos). A is "discussion" (incorrect), C is "harmony" (opposite of chaos), B is "disorder" (matches the chaotic context).

Answer:

C. to think about

Question 8 (rehabilitate)