Ch. 1 Vocab
I offered to pay for lunch, but then I didn't have enough money. It was very ___________.
awkward
This shirt is too expensive. I can't _______ it.
afford
The school asked Lisa to take care of all the money they earned from the fundraiser because she is such a __________ person. She would never steal the money.
trustworthy
Having received his salary, Tim bought a bunch of _________ things like a sweater for his dog and a painting of his cat. He really doesn't need such things.
frivolous
I have always been __________ about space. I want to learn more about it, so I am going to study astronomy.
curious about
I didn't study for the exam. Now, I ______ not studying because I wanted a better grade.
regret
My little brother broke a vase. I was supposed to be watching him, so my mother _____ me for it. I don't think it's my fault.
blames
Sam's bright green and pink outfit is a little too ______ for my taste. The swirly pattern hurts my eyes.
flashy
Being a ________ person, Laura doesn't gamble. She knows she would be risking losing a lot of money for nothing.
prudent
The professor is very _____________ space. He has been studying it for 30 years.
knowledgeable about
I always ________ compliments on my outfits. They mean a lot to me.
appreciate
My parents _______ me from going out after dark. They say it is too dangerous in the city at night.
forbid
Ralph thought he could win the competition without any preparation. He is_________
arrogant
Einstein created a famous _______ about physics. He had a lot of good ideas.
theory
I am so _______eating pie. We've eaten pie every day this week.
sick of/fed up with
He is a strange man, but he is very nice. He has kept every newspaper he has ever read. I guess he is a bit ________.
eccentric
I wish my teacher would ________ our midterm. I haven't studied enough. If it were one day later, I would be prepared.
postpone
The haunted house was dark and scary. Walking through the house, I had a _______ feeling.
sinister
They are making great _______ in cancer research. They might find a cure soon.
advances
I need to find a job that pays me more money. I don't want be ___________ my parents for money. They have already helped me a lot.
reliant on
acquaintance
I left the office to have lunch. Then, I remembered I needed to meet with my boss, so I _________ back to the office. I needed to be fast because I was running late.
hastened
I found my grandmother's old dress in the closet. Now, I wear it all the time because I love ______ clothing, and this look is back in style now.
vintage
My phone is 10 years old. I can't download the latest apps. The phone is _________.
obsolete
I am _________ people who smile all the time. I avoid them because I don't trust them.
wary of