Vocabulary Builder Course 5

Lesson 2:

Choose one of the two words provided to correctly complete each sentence.


1.	The students did not like it when their principal spoke to them in such _____________ tones.
		A)	egocentric
		B)	condescending


2.	It was very _________ of Michael to assume he would win the election for class president.
		A)	pompous
		B)	ebullient


3.	Josh was very _____________ towards Suzy after their break-up, sometimes ignoring her completely.
		A)	cavalier
		B)	unpretentious


4.	Jeff was so ____________ of his little brother that he wouldn’t even play with him.
		A)	arrogant
		B)	contemptuous


5.	Miss Nolan appeared very _______, but she was really quite humble.
		A)	haughty
		B)	waspish


6.	Sarah became so _________ when talking about her work that it made other people get excited as well.
		A)	ebullient
		B)	haughty


7.	Few politicians are _____________ enough to actually visit people living below the poverty line.
		A)	pompous
		B)	unpretentious


8.	Rhonda found George to be very ____________ because he only talked about himself.
		A)	cavalier
		B)	egocentric


9.	The entire class was afraid of Mr. Red because of his _____________ character.
		A)	waspish
		B)	condescending


10.	Jack was so ________ he told all his friends he was dating Julie before he even asked her out.
		A)	contemptuous
		B)	arrogant