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Chapter 15 - Word Smart



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 
 
Please choose the correct definition for the bolded word.
 

 1. 

While money can create enormous opportunities, the lure of lucre can also seduce you into dangerous misjudgments.
a.
love
b.
luck
c.
money
d.
liquor
 

 2. 

The existence of certain dualities helps us organize our understanding of the world.
a.
combinations
b.
agreements
c.
accidents
d.
languages
 

 3. 

You’ll be surprised how doable it is to grow your savings by putting away a little bit of money each month.
a.
inconceivable
b.
feasible
c.
impractical
d.
unlikely
 

 4. 

Credit card interest can quickly add up to stupefying levels.
a.
deserved
b.
unknown
c.
calculated
d.
amazing
 

 5. 

Read the fine print on your credit card contract so you can be aware of any hidden punitive finance charges.
a.
rewards
b.
punishment
c.
offers
d.
interest
 

 6. 

If you find erroneous charges on your credit statement, rectify them by contacting your credit card company.
a.
report
b.
correct
c.
ignore
d.
panic
 

 7. 

For financial advice, be sure to find a reputable advisor.
a.
honorable
b.
hourly
c.
fast-talking
d.
punctual
 

 8. 

As gambling opportunities have proliferated in our society, so have the number of people who suffer from gambling problems.
a.
increase
b.
decrease
c.
popularized
d.
stigmatized
 

 9. 

Whether you dedicate yourself to making money or abjure it, money will always be a powerful force.
a.
embrace
b.
renounce
c.
respect
d.
fear
 



 
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