Practice your Vocabulary

1. Adj. Corrupted, Impure

a. Adulterate
b. Harbor
c. Infuriate
d. Inculcate

2. N. Eagerness and enthusiasm

a. Alacrity
b. Happiness
c. Detonator
d. Marital

3. V. To make less severe

a. Suspense
b. Alleviate
c. Ingrate
d. Action

4. V. To make blissful or happy 

a. Brand
b. Negate
c. Beatify
d. Train

5. N. One who gives a gift or who gives money to a charity organization

a. Captain
b. Benefactor
c. Source
d. Teacher

6. Adj. hidden, secret, disguised

a. Accustomed
b. Covert
c. Hide
d. Carriage

7. V. straightforward, open and sincere

a. Lawful
b. Candid
c. True
d. Lawful

8. V. fearless or invulnerable to intimidation and fear

a. Feeble
b. Strongest
c. Dauntless
d. Super

9.  v. to remove a leader or high official from position

a. Sack
b. Suspend
c. Depose
d. Dropped

10. v. to build up or strengthen in relation to morals or religion

a. Sanctify
b. Amplify
c. Edify
d. Wry

Confusing the meaning of words that are similar in spelling or pronunciation.
Pay attention to the context and understand the definition before answering.
Example: The words “accept” and “except” sound the same but are quite different. “Accept” means to receive or agree to, while “except” means to exclude or leave out.

Misreading the question or not fully understanding what is being asked.
Read the question carefully and make sure you understand what is being asked before answering.
Example:  The answer choices often include synonyms or antonyms, which can be confusing.  Stay clear on what the question is asking.

Pay attention to the context.
The context changes the meaning.
Example: The word “lead” can be a verb meaning to guide or direct, or a noun referring to a soft, heavy metal.

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