The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life.
A. rejuvenated B. penalized C. jettisoned D. endangered

A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League
college.
A. average B. lazy C. moronic D. diligent

If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now.
A. willing B. sturdy C. wise D. eager

The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.
A. increase B. necessity C. demand D. decrease

In 1952, Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne.
A. installed B. declared C. denounced D. advised

When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a
tremendous increase.
A. light B. huge C. tiring D. difficult

The drought was finally over as the fall brought in some welcome rain.
A. heatware B. harvest C. summer D. aridity

The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking examinations,
making applications to the University, and extending their visas.
A. hectic B. eccentric C. fanatic D. prolific

We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
A. monthly payment B. cash and carry C. credit card D. piece by piece

During the Great Depression, there were many wanderers who traveled on the railroads and
camped along the tracks.
A. veterans B. tyros C. vagabonds D. zealots