1. Primarily adverb [prahy-mair-uh-lee, -mer-, prahy-mer-uh-lee, -mer-uh-]
mainly or mostly
2. Fake adjective [feyk]
not real; not genuine
3. Offensive adjective [uh-fen-siv or for 4, 5, aw-fen-, of-en-]
unpleasant to the point of being annoying and irritating
4. Indifferent adjective [prom-uh-nuh nt]
having the attitude of not minding or caring; neither interested nor concerned
5. Prominent adjective [prom-uh-nuh nt]
outstanding or can be easily seen
6. Cautious adjective [kaw-shuh s]
careful or watchful
7. Immediate adjective [ih-mee-dee-it]
fast or instant; done without any postponement or delay; direct
8. Alert adjective [uh-lurt]
having keen and attentive mind and body
9. Peculiar adjective
possessing strange characteristics that make something unique
10. Genuine adjective [jen-yoo-in]
real, authentic; sincere
Give the word being asked for each number.
◼ Primarily
◼ Fake
◼ Offensive
◼ Indifferent
◼ Prominent
◼ Cautious
◼ Immediate
◼ Alert
◼ Peculiar
◼ Genuine
_______________ 1. possessing strange characteristics that make something unique
_______________ 2. having keen and attentive mind and body
_______________ 3. having the attitude of not minding or caring; neither interested nor concerned
_______________ 4. not real; not genuine
_______________ 5. real, authentic; sincere
_______________ 6. fast or instant; done without any postponement or delay
_______________ 7. careful or watchful
_______________ 8. mainly or mostly
_______________ 9. outstanding or can be easily seen
_______________ 10. unpleasant to the point of being annoying and irritating
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences below.
1) Woodpeckers are known to have ________________, strong and chisel-like bills. They use their special and unique bills in drilling trees for extracting food and for excavating their cavity nest.
a. Genuine
b. Immediate
c. Peculiar
d. Cautious
2) It was undoubtedly a/an _______________decision made by the judge since he knows that he would be under fire if he did otherwise, not to mention the death threats he has received. I'm not sure if he just didn't have any choice or if he was just playing it safe.
a. Cautious
b. Offensive
c. Indifferent
d. Primarily
3) I have learned that rice is _____________ the top agricultural product of Bangladesh. As a matter of fact, it is in negotiation with some companies in the Philippines to increase the production of their main crops.
a. Prominent
b. Primarily
c. Alert
d. Genuine
4) If the soldiers had not been ________________, nobody would have survived the surprise offensive attack of the opponent. Luckily, they were trained to be always attentive, on guard, and responsive all the time, even when sleeping.
a. Immediate
b. Alert
c. Peculiar
d. Offensive
5) Even though Americans are known to be liberated thinkers, they still think Justin Bieber's misbehavior was ______________. It seems like they want him deported back to Canada because of his unruly actions.
a. Offensive
b. Cautious
c. Alert
d. Peculiar
6) The rest of the group and I attribute his _______________ personality to the hostile way his parents raised him. Thus, to change such an attitude, we are doing our best to provide him with a warm and caring environment.
a. Indifferent
b. Fake
c. Genuine
d. Offensive
7) The Bureau of Customs confiscated tons of ______________products that were secretly transported to the country's remotest port. According to reports, these counterfeit goods cost around $50000 and may badly hurt the industry.
a. Genuine
b. Alert
c. Fake
d. Primarily
8) Until now, Japanese people could still feel the direct aftermath of the shocking tsunami tragedy in 2011 on the country's economy. No one, not even economic analysts, can predict when Japan will be able to recover from that ________________adverse effect.
a. Alert
b. Primary
c. Offensive
d. Immediate
9) It is of utmost importance that minority groups be represented in _________________social and community groups for them to be recognized. Without those, their complaints and grievances will surely not be heard.
a. Prominent
b. Fake
c. Genuine
d. Immediate
10) Jewelers and pawnbrokers are experts in distinguishing _______________ diamonds from fake ones. Some of the tests that they use to know whether the stone is real or not are the print test, the light test and the breath test.
a. Genuine
b. Prominent
c. Primarily
d. Indifferent