Match the word with its definition

1. incongruous
2. forbear
3. surfeit
4. truculent
5. harrowing
6. cacophony
7. lament
8. chattel
9. insouciant
10. cloister

a. harsh sounds
b. personal property
c. extremely distressed
d. calm and carefree
e. not fitting in
f. a tranquil, secluded place
g. eager to fight
h. to express sorrow
i. to refrain from
j. an overabundant amount

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word. The word form may need changing.
1. A __________ attitude seldom wins friends or influences people in a positive way.
2. The bank held a __________ mortgage on all our office equipment, chairs, and
computers.
3. The nation __________ the passing of the President while at the same time
celebrating his achievements while in office.
4. Ed appeared __________ wearing his tuxedo on an old-fashioned hayride.
5. To __________ your opinion on any controversial matter until you have first heard
all the facts is generally the wisest course of action.
6. Mary regarded her sewing room as a __________ where she could withdraw from the
hectic life of a mother of six and enjoy moments of privacy.
7. After the __________ experience when Eds main parachute didnt open, and his
emergency chute saved him only at the last minute, he vowed never to jump again.
8. Thanksgiving is a time when most families have large meals that are a __________
for everyone at the table.
9. Children play __________, as if they did not have a care in the world.
10. Gene thinks all rock music is a __________ to be avoided whenever possible.

1e, 2i, 3j, 4g, 5c, 6a, 7h, 8b, 9d, 10f
1. truculent, 2. chattel, 3.laments, 4. incongruous, 5. forbear, 6. cloister, 7. harrowing, 8. surfeit, 9. insouciantly, 10. cacophony