Word Meanings

Each of the 12 sentences below has an underlined word or phrase. Match the following list of words to the sentence which contains the phrase that best explains the meaning of the word.

A.
D.
G.
J.

extinction
stalked
environment
hostilities

B.
E.
H.
K.

reliance
alliances
quest
cultivated

C.
F.
I.
L.

development
concentrate
climate
encounter

_____ 1.

The detective set off in search of the missing clues.

_____ 2.

Have we now reached a stage in our growth where more land is needed?

_____ 3.

The tourists witnessed the filming and the total destruction of the movie set.

_____ 4.

The manager must have confidence in his employee's ability to get the job done.

_____ 5.

Canada, Mexico, and the United States are the parties infold in the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement).

_____ 6.

Our weather conditions have been more extreme this winter than they have for quite some time.

_____ 7.

According to statistics, there have been fewer armed confrontations between the rival gangs in Winnipeg.

_____ 8.

O.J. Simpson has been relentlessly pursued by reporters since his civil trial.

_____ 9.

I want one side of the yard tilled and prepared for planting the vegetable garden.

_____ 10.

Is this your first meeting with the new Board of Directors?

_____ 11.

The newspaper article described the surrounding conditions of the prison camp in graphic detail.

_____ 12.

The storm seemed to focus all of its energy on our side of town.