For numbers 161–180, choose the vocabulary word that best fills the
blank in the sentence. Write the correct answer in the blank. (If you
do not own this book, please write your answers on a separate piece
of paper.)
- The dry modeling clay was no longer ____ after the young
boys left it uncovered overnight. - The tutoring Shelia received had a(n) ____ effect on her grade
point average. - The ____ ceiling of the palace contained a very colorful and
detailed painting that was surrounded by gold leaf moldings. - Carl realized he had hit the jackpot when he opened his
grandfather’s safe deposit box and found a 1921 era baseball card in
____ condition. - Running out of gas in the middle of the desert in August was a(n)
____ turn of events. - The CIA agent put herself in a very ____ situation by
sneaking into the embassy. - Being a toll collector on the highway was a very ____ job for
Vladimir, an engineer by trade. - Because Pasquale had only a(n) ____ understanding of the
subject matter, he failed the test. - The minor earthquake left everything in my house ____.
- The movie star’s ____ appearance captured the attention of
everyone in the room. - The dry cleaner said that putting the antique wedding dress in a
____ container would protect it from the elements. - Don’t expect young children to act in a(n) ____ manner when
attending a birthday party; they will be much too excited.