Definitions
Which vocabulary word means to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply?
What is the definition for "martinet"
a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules
Amy tried to amend her friendship with Beth by writing her an apology letter.
Here, amend means:
a) to change for the better b) to make worse
c) to harm further d) to contact after a long absence
a) to change for the better
The problem was so obvious, I could _________ a solution quickly.
obviate.
Abigail ________ her prior unkind actions towards her friend, and tried to make _________ by apologizing.
abhor
amends
Which vocabulary word means to slap or hit repeatedly?
buffet
What is a "renegade"?
one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw
The chaos of the Black Friday shopping frenzy was more than Aunt Joan could handle.
Here, chaos means:
a) peaceful nature b) disorder, confusion
c) chill vibes d) disrespectful kids
b) disorder, confusion
Lily's betrayal of her friend's secrets were _________________; she should not have done that.
reprehensible
The defendant __________ his right to a jury trial and ____________ his co-defendant for the crime.
waived
implicated
Which vocabulary word means roomy or spacious?
commodious
What does "somber" mean?
dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy
Here, corrosive means:
a) uplifting b) encouraging
c) bitterly sarcastic d) discouraging
c) bitterly sarcastic
The college student lived in __________ conditions, where bowls of half eaten cereal and stale pizza were strewn about everywhere.
squalid
The _____________ left the safety of the group, as she did not like the ____________ and strict adherence to the rules.
renegade
martinet
Which vocabulary word means to see clearly, recognize?
discern
What does "turbulent" mean?
disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy
The persistent, extant nature of the Kudzu plant makes it hearty but hard to get rid of once you plant it.
Here, extant means:
a) easy to wilt b) never takes root
c) still existing; not destroyed d) easily destroyed
c) still existing; not destroyed
The teacher's cheering was _____________, as she cheered on her students.
The pure, unbridled ____________ of the toddler room, was in complete contrast to the _________ quiet and melancholy nature of the elder home next door.
chaos
somber
Which vocabulary word means to involve in, to connect with or be related to?
implicate
What does "voluminous" mean?
of great size; numerous; of great volume
The funeral home interred my grandmother into her final resting place, beneath her favorite willow tree.
Here, interred means:
a) bury b) blessed
c) carried d) placed
a) bury
The defendant _____ their right to a jury trial, when they signed the plea agreement.
waived
The __________ apartment was a luxury in its spaciousness, but the __________ living conditions of the young adult made the mess nearly unbearable.
commodious
squalid