1) Today I had to deal with one mishap after another. I couldn’t find my car keys, I dropped a bowl of soup at lunchtime, and my computer crashed twice. Mishap means? a) Unlucky Accident b) Event c) Unexpected Question 2) Some mentally ill people have bizarre ideas. For instance, they may think the TV is talking to them or that others can steal their thoughts. Bizarre means. a) Limited b) Ordinary c) Odd 3) Speaking in front of a group disconcerts Alan. Even answering a question in class embarrasses him. What word tells you the meaning of disconcerts? a) answering b) embarrasses 4) Because my friends had advised me to scrutinize the lease, I took time to examine all the fine print. What word tells you the meaning of scrutinize? a) examine b) advise 5) Many politicians do not give succinct answers. They prefer long ones that help them avoid the point. Succinct means. a) Brief b) Accurate c) Complete 6) Although investments in the stock market can be lucrative, they can also result in great financial loss. Lucrative means. a) Required b) Financially Rewarding c) Risky 7) The lizard was so lethargic that I wasn’t sure if it was alive or dead. It didn’t move or even blink. Lethargic means? a) Green b) Inactive c) Big

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