Vocabulary Builder Course 4

Lesson 17:

Choose One

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

1.
My indoor fountain relaxes me with the__________ sound of moving water.
A)continual
B)continuous
2.
From what Hasid said, I could __________ that he was a big sports fan.
A)infer
B)imply
3.
In many literary classics, a hero tries to __________ a wrong that has been done to him or her.
A)avenge
B)revenge
4.
After my __________ reminders over the last three weeks, my dad bought me the book I wanted for my birthday.
A)continual
B)continuous
5.
Jamal's complaining did not __________ his mother's decision: he was still grounded.
A)effect
B)affect
6.
To settle our argument, Jackson and I requested the help of a/an __________ person, the store clerk.
A)disinterested
B)uninterested
7.
Because Isabelle was very shy, she would only __________ that she wanted to hang out with us.
A)infer
B)imply
8.
I asked Kristen to read an Agatha Christie book, but she was __________ in mysteries.
A)disinterested
B)uninterested
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