Ten words in Context
1.elaborateadj. E.g.: The dinner required elaborate preparation. Each course included a complicated favorite dish of one of the guests.
__1__ elaborate means A. easy and simple to do B. detailed C. ordinate
2.emergevi. E.g.: Anna emerged from the dressing room, looking beautiful in a blue prom gown.
__2__emerge means A. to come out B. to trip C. to call out
3.exoticadj. E.g.:The Kiwi fruit, grown in New Zealand, is one of several exotic fruits now commonly sold in supermarkets.
__3__exotic means A. local B. foreign C. rare
4.frugaladj. E.g.: Diane buys designer jeans, but because I need to be more frugal , I buy storebrand jeans, which are much cheaper.
__4__ frugal means A. hardworking B. lucky C. thrifty
5.impulsiveadj. E.g.: Kids are usually more impulsive than adults. Children will follow such sudden urges as the desire to climb a tree even if they are wearing their best clothes.
__5__impulsive means A. fearful B. careful C. acting without planning
6.indifferentadj. E.g.: Does our society have no interest in homeless children? Are we indifferent to the many families who can no longer afford to pay rent?
__6__indifferent means A. interested in B. unconcerned with C. insulted by
7.indulgentadj. E.g.: Monica’s grandparents are too indulgent with her. They don’t scold her even when she splatters the walls with baby food.
__7__indulgent means A. strict B. lenient C. not caring
8.liberaladj. E.g.: Morma left the waiter a liberal tip because he had been especially friendly and helpful.
__8__liberal means A. average B. frequent C. generous.
9.mediocreadj. E.g.: The mystery movie was neither terrible nor great; it was mediocre.
__9__mediocre means A. ordinary B. awful C. short
10.notableadj. E.g.: Winning the Nobel Prize can make a little-known scientist into a notable world figure.
__10__ notable means A. ineffective B. well-known C. generous

Exercises:
Using the answer lines provided, complete each item below with two words from the above. Use each word once.
The actress, __11__ for her greater performance, deserved her Academy Award. Compare with her, all of the others appeared__12__. Overjoyed, she said, “Thank you, thank you. This is my first Oscar, and I am too ecstatic to think of anything else to say.”
Every time Sylvia shops, he manages to __13__from the store without a single unnecessary purchase. I wish I could be such a(n)__14__shopper.
The __15__meal, full of strange but delicious foods, involved__16__preparation that took up most of the afternoon.
When it comes to the suffering of others, Americans are idealistic. When a disaster strikes, they find it difficult to be__17__to the victims, so they send__18__ donations to the Red Cross.
Rafael is so __19__ that he often decides he wants to go out for dinner or to a movie at the last minute. Overly __20__, his wife agrees every time. She even defers to his wish to eat out after she has already cooked dinner.

答案:
1—5 BABCC      6—10 BBCAB
11.notable 12. mediocre 13.emerge 14. frugal 15. exotic
16. elaborate 17.indiffient 18.liberal 19. impulsive 20. indulgent