Vocabulary Builder Course 4

Lesson 28:

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


1.	The first hurricane of the season swept through southern Florida and __________ the state's beautiful coastline.
		A)	ravaged
		B)	ensued


2.	In Ohio, a/an __________ of insects severely damaged this year's corn crop.
		A)	aegis
		B)	scourge


3.	The first thing the old pirate taught the boy was how to __________ a sword.
		A)	ensue
		B)	wield


4.	When you inhale helium from a balloon, talking in a strange voice will surely __________.
		A)	ensue
		B)	refine


5.	Tyrell Martin was not famous throughout the country, but he certainly had a/an __________ career in my hometown.
		A)	illustrious
		B)	remunerative


6.	Andrea was not sure she liked the __________ of the paint she chose, so asked for my opinion.
		A)	aegis
		B)	hue


7.	Some organizations fight for __________ for people who are wrongly imprisoned.
		A)	amnesty
		B)	scourge


8.	Before my visit to the White House to meet the President, I wanted to __________ my manners and social skills.
		A)	ravage
		B)	refine