Hallway Chaos
The pep rally erupted into loud __________ after the fire alarm unexpectedly went off.
What is clamor?
The inventor’s __________ ideas completely transformed transportation technology.
What is innovative?
The detective presented such a __________ argument that the jury reached a verdict quickly.
What is cogent?
Calling layoffs “workforce optimization” is an example of a __________.
What is euphemism?
The extra slides in the presentation were completely __________ and distracted from the main point.
What is extraneous?
After three hours of testing, students welcomed the lunch break as a brief __________.
What is respite?
The queen earned respect because of her __________ treatment of the poor and sick.
What is benevolent?
The suspect attempted to __________ all evidence connecting him to the crime scene.
What is efface?
The influencer’s speech sounded exciting at first, but it quickly became __________ and shallow.
What is vapid?
The professor was so __________ that even uneven margins annoyed her.
What is fastidious?
The principal maintained strict __________ during graduation, refusing to allow shouting or air horns.
What is decorum?
The billionaire business __________ bought another professional sports team.
What is magnate?
The hunter quietly followed his __________ through the dense forest.
What is quarry?
The blurry windshield became nearly __________ during the storm.
What is opaque?
The coach was unusually __________ after the team missed practice, still allowing extra sweets at the team dinner.
What is indulgent?
The teacher’s __________ personality made students nervous about every tiny mistake.
What is austere?
The celebrity’s luxurious, excessive lifestyle seemed completely __________.
What is decadent?
Police conducted an __________ investigation that covered every possible suspect and motive.
What is exhaustive?
The company used social media to __________ its newest product across the country.
What is propagate?
The repetitive worksheet became painfully __________ after the tenth question.
What is tedious?
The confusing instructions only served to __________ students trying to complete the lab experiment.
What is stymie?
The child pianist displayed __________ talent rarely seen even among professionals.
What is prodigious?
The rebellious group attempted to __________ the government from within.
What is subvert?
The politician’s humble image seemed to __________ the evidence of his extravagant spending.
What is belie?
The student showed great __________ by bowing respectfully and speaking politely to the dean.
What is deference?