Take Cover Drill - used in the events of:

VOCABULARYFor theHigh School StudentHAROLD LEVINEWORD POWERGROUP 21. ADJOURNVerbClose a meeting; suspend the business of a meeting; disband; recessWhen we visited Washington D.C., Congress was not in session; it had adjourned for the Thanksgiving weekend.2. ASTUTEAdjectiveShrewd; wise, perspicacious; sagaciousMarie was the only one to solve the riddle; she is a very astute thinker.Crafty; cunning; sly; wilyAn astute Greek tricked the Trojans into opening the gates of Troy.3. CENSURENounAct of blaming; expression of disapproval; hostile criticism; rebuke; reprimandBill was about to reach for a third slice of cake but was stopped by a look of censure in Mothers eyes.4. DEMOLISHVerbTear down; destroy; raze; smash; wreckIt took several days for the wrecking crew to demolish the old building.DEMOLITIONNoundestruction5. DISCHARGEVerbUnloadAfter discharging its cargo, the ship will go into dry dock for repairs.Dismiss, fireOne employee was discharged.6. DISSENTVerbDiffer in opinion; disagree; objectThere was nearly complete agreement on Peters proposal. Linda and Alicia were the only ones who dissented.DISSENSIONNoundiscord; conflict; strife7. EQUITABLEAdjectiveFair to all concerned; just; impartial; objective; unbiasedThe only equitable way for the three to share the $600 profit is for each to receive $200.INEQUITABLENounUnfair; unjust8. EXONERATEVerbFree from blame; clear from accusation; acquit; absolveThe other driver exonerated Isabel of any responsibility for the accident.9. EXTEMPORANEOUSAdjectiveComposed or spoken without preparation; offhand; impromptu; improvisedIt was obvious that the speakers talk was memorized, though she tried to make it seem extemporaneous.10. EXTRICATEVerbFree from difficulties; disentangle; disencumber; releaseIf you let your assignments pile up, you may get into a situation from which you will not be able to extricate yourself.11. FORFEITVerbLose or have to give up as a penalty for some error, neglect, or fault; sacrificeOne customer gave a $150 deposit on an order of slipcovers. When they were delivered, she decided she didnt want them. Of course, she forfeited her deposit.12. ILLEGIBLEAdjectiveNot able to be read; very hard to read; not legible; undecipherableIt is fortunate that Roger does his reports on a word processor because his handwriting is illegible.LEGIBLEAdjectiveEasy to read; readable13. INADVERTENTLYAdverbNot done on purpose; unintentionally; thoughtlessly; accidentally; carelesslyI finally found my glasses on the windowsill. I must have left them there inadvertently.14. INAPPROPRIATEAdjectiveNot fitting; unsuitable; unbecoming; not appropriate; improperSince I was the one who nominated Bruce, it would be inappropriate for me to vote for another candidate.APPROPRIATEAdjectiveFitting; proper15. LUCRATIVEAdjectiveMoney-making; profitable; advantageous; remunerativeThis years school dance was not so lucrative; we made only $70 compare to $240 last year.Lucrative; inappropriate; inadvertently; illegible; forfeit; extricate; extemporaneous; exonerate; equitable; dissent; discharge; demolish; censure; astute; adjournMaking-moneyAcquit; absolveDisagree; object; differ in opinionSacrificeImproper; unsuitableNot done on purposeFree from difficultiesNot able to be readImpromptu; improvisedImpartial; unbiasedWise; sagaciousRazeHostile criticismRecess; disbandunload

1. PERMANENTAdjectiveLasting; enduring; intended to last; stableWrite to me at my temporary address, the Gateway Hotel. As soon as I find an apartment, I shall notify you of my permanent address.2. PROHIBITVerbForbid; ban; enjoin; interdictThe librarys regulations prohibit the borrowing of reference books.PROHIBITIONNounBan; taboo; interdiction3. PUNCTUALAdjectiveOn time; prompt; timelyBe punctual. If you are late, we shall have to depart without you.PUNCTUALITYNounpromptness4. REBUKEVerbExpress disapproval of; criticize sharply; censure severely; reprimand; reproveOur coach rebuked the two players who were late for practice, but praised the rest of the team for their punctuality.5. TRANSIENTAdjectiveNot lasting; passing soon; fleeting; short-lived; momentary; ephemeral; transitoryIt rained all day upstate, but down here we had only a transient shower; it was over in minutes.TRANSIENTNounGuest staying for only a short timeThe hotels customers are mainly transients; only a few are permanent guests.

SENTENCE COMPLETION

It is wrong to *** Sam only, with not one word of *** for the three others who are equally blameworthy.

As it was getting late, Lucy made a motion to *** the meeting.

A boxer who deliberately uses tactics that the rules of the ring *** will almost surely *** the bout.

A letter with a(n) *** address is undeliverable.The complex has eighty unfurnished apartments to lease to *** tenants and four furnished ones to accommodate *** families.

Has the company agreed not to *** toxic wastes into the river?

Those who *** say they will not support the proposed settlement unless it is made more ***.Her remarks were not ***; they had been prepared in advance.

The corporations *** new line of breakfast cereals should enable it to *** itself from its financial difficulties.

Martha dashed out, *** leaving her keys behind.