Vocab 1
She watched them with burning ________. If they wanted to hurt themselves, then go for it.
Indifference
What is the independent clause? Before her solo career, Betty sang with her sisters.
"Betty sang with her sisters"
What is the dependent clause? Since I was so tired, I went to sleep early.
"since I was so tired"
He told a sob story to ____________ sympathy. Maybe if we felt sorry for him, then we would be willing to give him money.
She put the ___________ in place that I would not be able to come over unless I called ahead.
Some believe that making changes to Roe vs. Wade is a direct violation of ____________. People should be able to choose what to do with their body!
Democracy
What is the independent clause? Some snakes squirt poison when they are attacked.
"some snakes squirt poison"
What is the dependent clause? This is the trophy that our baseball team won.
"that our baseball team won"
The joke made about his mom was very _________________. I can’t believe he would say something so cruel and callous!
Insensitive
The men decided to rob the bank because they were at the end of their ropes. Greed will always be the ____________ of man.
Plight
I decided to ________ them for help. If I didn’t, then I couldn’t guarantee that I would be able to fix the little girl’s broken leg.
Impel
What is the independent clause? Dr. Joe left the dinner party before the main course was served.
"Dr. Joe left the dinner party"
What is the dependent clause? The campers hiked until they were exhausted.
They did not give _______________ for the police to search their building. They would have to return with a warrant if they wanted to do so.
Consent
COVID-19 was not ___________ because it lasted for at least 2 years!
Transient
Her ____________statement was enough to make me cry! But hey, at least she told me the truth.
Candid
What is the independent clause? When the conductor tapped her baton, the orchestra fell silent.
"the orchestra fell silent"
What is the dependent clause? If I were Beyonce, I would make sure he put a ring on it.
"If I were Beyonce"
People always get so heated over___________ topics! One of the largest offenders is abortion rights.
Controversial
The ____________ that my boss chose for me left me heated! I thought I might just have to key his car to get back at him. I can’t believe he’d fire me!
Dissolution
She was ___________ after she won the match against her father. He was in a wheelchair.
Complacent
What is the independent clause? Before we begin the meeting, let me introduce the newest member of our team.
"let me introduce the newest member of our team"
What is the dependent clause? Ron Swanson hates salad, whereas his favorite food is meat.
"whereas his favorite food is meat"
She had a ____________________ amount of homework. She thought it would never end!
Copious
Mr. Hanks decided to assign groups in an ______________ manner. I was so confused that I had to ask him to repeat the instructions.
Arbitrary