Question

choosing the right word. circle the boldface word that more satisfactorily completes each of the following sentences.

1. as a(n) (avowed, gingerly) supporter of womens rights, she believes that men and women should receive the same pay if they do the same jobs.
2. we are grateful for the (frugal, bountiful) legacy that our great artists and composers have given us.
3. why do you suppose someone whose face is known all over the world would want to travel (obliquely, incognito)?
4. i will not try to (minimize, banter) the difficulties we face, but i am sure that we can overcome them by working together.
5. children may be (maimed, avowed) in spirit as well as in body if they do not have a secure and loving home environment.
6. the (legendary, wanton) deeds of sherlock holmes are so well known that many people think he really lived.
7. self - confidence is a good quality; but if it is carried too far, it can be a (detriment, glut) to success in life.
8. instead of just waiting for things to get better by themselves, we must be more (incognito, enterprising) in working for improvements.
9. because of his repeated traffic violations, his drivers license has been (congested, invalidated).
10. we were shocked by their (bountiful, wanton) misuse of the money their parents had left them.
11. your speech would have been better if you had stayed with your main idea instead of (bantering, veering) off to side - issues.
12. after living for so long on a (frugal, durable) diet, i was amazed when i saw the variety of rich dishes served at the banquet.
13. building a new skyscraper there will bring additional thousands of people into an area that is already (invalidated, congested).
14. the mad roman emperor caligula believed that he was a god and expected people to (venerate, veer) him as such.
15. i didnt want charlotte to know that i was watching her, but occasionally i managed to steal a few (oblique, legendary) glances at her.
16. although i love sports, i sometimes feel that television is becoming (glutted, maimed) with athletic events of all kinds.
17. instead of approaching him in that timid and (frugal, gingerly) manner, tell him frankly what is on your mind.
18. when they saw that they had been caught red - handed, they resorted to all kinds of (detriments, antics) in a vain attempt to prove their \innocence.\
19. our friendship has proved to be (durable, enterprising) because it is based on mutual respect and honesty.
20. it was bad taste on your part to use that (venerating, bantering) tone when we were discussing such a sad event.

Explanation:

1. "Avowed" means openly declared, which fits the context of a supporter of women's rights. "Gingerly" means cautiously.
2. "Bountiful" means abundant, which is appropriate for the legacy of great artists and composers. "Frugal" means economical.
3. "Incognito" means with one's identity concealed, which makes sense for a well - known person traveling. "Obliquely" means indirectly.
4. "Minimize" means to make seem less important or reduce to the smallest amount or degree. "Banter" means to talk and joke in a light - hearted way.
5. "Maimed" means injured or damaged, which is relevant to children in an insecure home environment. "Avowed" has already been used in a different context and doesn't fit here.
6. "Legendary" means famous and well - known, which is correct for Sherlock Holmes' deeds. "Wanton" means malicious or unprovoked.
7. "Detriment" means something that causes harm or damage. "Glut" means an excessive supply.
8. "Enterprising" means having initiative and resourcefulness. "Incognito" has been used before and doesn't fit this context.
9. "Invalidated" means made no longer valid, which is correct for a driver's license due to traffic violations. "Congested" means overcrowded.
10. "Wanton" means reckless or unthinking, which is suitable for misuse of money. "Bountiful" means abundant.
11. "Veering" means turning or changing direction, which is relevant to straying from the main idea in a speech. "Bantering" means joking.
12. "Frugal" means sparing or economical, which is appropriate for a diet. "Durable" means long - lasting.
13. "Congested" means overcrowded, which is correct for an area that will have more people. "Invalidated" is not relevant here.
14. "Venerate" means to regard with great respect, which is what the emperor expected. "Veer" means to change direction.
15. "Oblique" means indirect or sideways, which is correct for glances. "Legendary" is not appropriate for glances.
16. "Glutted" means over - supplied, which is correct for television with many athletic events. "Maimed" means injured.
17. "Gingerly" means cautiously, which is correct for a timid manner. "Frugal" is about being economical.
18. "Antics" means playful or silly behavior, which is what they resorted to. "Detriments" means things that cause harm.
19. "Durable" means long - lasting, which is correct for a friendship based on mutual respect. "Enterprising" means having initiative.
20. "Bantering" means joking, which is inappropriate for a sad event. "Venerating" means showing respect.

Answer:

1. avowed
2. bountiful
3. incognito
4. minimize
5. maimed
6. legendary
7. detriment
8. enterprising
9. invalidated
10. wanton
11. veering
12. frugal
13. congested
14. venerate
15. oblique
16. glutted
17. gingerly
18. antics
19. durable
20. bantering