Each question in this quiz is timed.
My arthritis always seems to ( ) at this time of year.
flare up
burn out
warm up
knuckle down
The ( ) on transporting fresh fruits and vegetables into our country was enacted to prevent the spread of diseases and harmful insects.
embargo
impasse
occlusion
damper
With a ( ) of energy, Lionel was able to cross over the finish line.
spurt
hoard
steep
bloat
The plumber was able to ( ) the pipe from the wall by twisting it violently with the tools.
wrench
munch
scour
flog
It is a rare ( ) when an archer hits the center target twenty times in a row.
feat
apt
apportion
perquisite
Although the criminal was being chased by a police officer, he chose to ( ) down the street as if he did not have a care in the world.
saunter
flounder
sputter
stagger
For a fresh new look, you can always ( ) a room with colorful pillows, knickknacks, and art.
embelish
sprout
whet
profligate
Before the cruise ship departs, passengers are required to ( ) at a specified station for a safety briefing.
muster
offload
binge
imbed
To ( ) him with whippings was one thing, but to plague him with mental torture was far worse.
torment
discombobulate
circumscribe
topple
People tend to ( ) towards the most outgoing person at a party.
gravitate
contort
pirouette
jut
Swollen and red, the ( ) of the patient’s nasal cavities was caused by a severe sinus infection.
inflammation
imposition
recurrence
conflagration
To make life easy for my math students, I go out of my way to ( ) the complex problems before each test.
elucidate
divulge
ratify
edify
George’s ( ) to be an actor led him to move to Hollywood.
aspiration
clamor
avarice
cadge
Although the hurricane was rapidly coming their way, the townspeople were ( ) and did not leave their homes.
obdurate
incensed
arduous
laborious
Dr. Michaels is always winning awards because he is the ( ) medical researcher in the country.
preeminent
beatific
idyllic
fortuitous
Before the painting is placed in the museum, an art expert will evaluate it to make sure it is not a ( ).
counterfeit
rogue
rouge
licentious
Even though everyone told her she was beautiful, the ( ) actress still believed she was ugly.
diffident
bewitching
repulsive
prodigious
If the president chooses to ( ) the budget proposal, the new budget will go into effect in January.
pacify
vivify
foster
The wicked siren ( ) the sailor with her song and lured him into the sea.
bewitched
conjured
ensconced
groveled
By choosing the right stocks, Carlton was able to ( ) a sizable fortune.
amass
collude
conspire
assail
Because fits of sneezing ( ) me almost year-round, I never go outside without taking an antihistamine.
disparage
chasten
epithet
The top-notch ( ) school only allows students with the highest potential to join its pilot program.
aviation
showboat
rehabilitation
nautical
Everyone knew it would be a/an ( ) to require all students to have class on Saturday in such short notice.
requisition
feint
pretext
We attended a Business to Business ( ), where exhibitors displayed their products and services to attract other companies.
exposition
expansion
recompense
affiliation
A ( ) of the state’s best teachers came together at the educational conference to discuss ways to help students learn.
delegation
prodigal
lucrative
perennial