Vocabulary Review

Word Bank: benign, bewildering, euphemism, integrity, obscure, perplexed,

pinnacle, fatigue, extravagant, tormented.
1. Diana was used to an _______________________ lifestyle. Every meal, every outfit,
and every activity cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.
2. Many schools and institutions emphasize the importance of
_______________________, and for a good reason; if a person doesnt have
_______________________ you cannot trust him/her, or expect to get quality and solid
work.
3. The young girl was so _______________________ and tranquil that even her parents
admired her actions and her demeanor.
4. A common _______________________ for death is passed away.
5. After the professor gave a 60-minute lecture on the complexities of multivariable
calculus, his students were either _______________________ or asleep.
6. At the _______________________ of the mountain, one could see all the tiny villages
dotting the landscape. It was breath taking.
7. After 12-hour overnight shifts, many healthcare professionals suffer from severe
_______________________. This is very dangerous, especially for those who must drive
home after work.
8. Elizabeth was _______________________ by the fact that if she had just checked her
work on her math test, she wouldve gotten a perfect score.
9. Often older people make _______________________ references to movies or famous
people that the younger generation is no longer familiar with. For example, Shirley
Temple was a very famous young actress, however she was an actress in the 1930s,
so now many people have never heard of her.
10. No matter how hard he tried, Paul could not think of the _______________________
question of: What is the meaning of life?