Vocabulary Builder Course 3

Lesson 3:

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


1.	Children often act on __________, especially when caught up in play.
		A)	pulse
		B)	impulse


2.	The century-old law was __________ as a result of the untiring efforts of many civil rights groups.
		A)	repealed
		B)	appealed


3.	She felt __________ to speak the truth when she learned of the counselor's wrongdoings.
		A)	propelled
		B)	compelled


4.	The incessant __________ of the drums gave the disc jockey a headache.
		A)	pulse
		B)	peal


5.	A sudden gust of wind provided the __________ needed to push the boat on wheels across the finish line first.
		A)	propel
		B)	propulsion


6.	The football players were __________ from the team for the remainder of the season.
		A)	expelled
		B)	repealed


7.	The civil rights group tried to __________ to the public's sense of fairness when addressing large groups.
		A)	appeal
		B)	repeal


8.	The judge __________ a bribe from the defense, even though the money was tempting.
		A)	repealed
		B)	repulsed


9.	The crows flew off with a __________ of caws.
		A)	peal
		B)	pulse


10.	She was __________ onward by a strong desire to cross the finish line ahead of her school rival.
		A)	propelled
		B)	compelled