Answer Key

Staff II – New Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the missing words. Choose one of the words below. Sometimes you need to put them in the right form.
  • OBNOXIOUS
  • BULLY
  • BRIEF
  • SURVEY
  • LEAP
  • SUFFICIENT
  • FORCEFUL
  • AGGRAVATING
  • TUNE
  • HINT
  1. The  [survey] showed the percentage of the population that planned to vote.
  2. We need to prepare for the meeting very carefully. Peter always has  [forceful] arguments.
  3. I've had an  [aggravating] day. I need to put my feet up and relax.
  4. You should make a  [brief] report on weather conditions.
  5. The fat boy was a  [bully] at school.
  6. They wanted to avoid any  [hint] of scandal.
  7. Unfortunately the witness did not get  [sufficient] protection.
  8. We can't tolerate her  [obnoxious] behavior any longer.
  9. She  [leaped] at the opportunity.
  10. Don't listen to him! Just  [tune] him out!