Vocabulary Builder Course 7

Lesson 29:

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


1.	At state high school speech association contests, the storytelling category gives __________ a chance to shine.
		A)	bromides
		B)	raconteurs


2.	Competitors have to control their ___________ because each event has a time limit.
		A)	prolixity
		B)	raillery


3.	In the extemporaneous speaking category, contestants must ___________ on a topic related to current events.
		A)	discourse
		B)	facetious


4.	Contestants are expected to be original and to avoid ___________.
		A)	bromides
		B)	raconteurs


5.	They are expected to show knowledge of their subject rather than just ___________ about it.
		A)	expatiate
		B)	prate


6.	Mimes can’t ___________ either; in fact, they can’t talk at all.
		A)	prattle
		B)	prolixity


7.	Debates are generally on serious topics, but mimes and story-tellers can use humor and be ___________.
		A)	disquisition
		B)	facetious


8.	Before the meet, team members’___________ helps contestants relax.
		A)	discourse
		B)	raillery