Week 14
We made a _____________ decision to jump on all of the trampolines in our neighborhood in the middle of the night.
spontaneous
After a terrible night sleep and no breakfast, I was not feeling _______________ and was ready to yell at anyone who looked at me sideways.
docile
Their _______________ behavior caught up with them after they'd robbed several banks and they were finally put in jail.
illicit
Pass me the Gatorade; I need to _______________ my thirst.
quench
The council will finally _______________ the vote of the people and install Ms. Delacourt into the position of mayor next Thursday.
ratify
The county did not _______________ our request to put a speed bump in front of the house.
sanction
His _______________ behavior harmed his classmates reputation and caused him to get expelled.
heinous
I'm not worried about the _______________ of the situation. Just give me the big ideas.
minutiae
There was an _______________ as one army attacked the other in a complete surprise.
onslaught
After they tied my hands and feet to the chair, I began to _______________ around, trying to escape.
flounder
I may _______________ my homework to become a lower priority. It's more important to me to take a nap.
relegate
We will _______________ all of the cockroaches from the premises.
eradicate
Getting that job became the _______________ for me to finally get my driver's license.
impetus
We cleaned up after ourselves so well that we didn't leave a single _______________ on the floor after our craft project was complete.
remnant
You cannot _______________ me to give in to your wishes, even though I do think the ideas sound exciting.
entice
I experienced a feeling of _______________ when my circle of friends stopped speaking to me.
estrangement
He needs to stop bossing me around and remember that he is my _______________. I am the one that makes all of the decisions around here.
subordinate
Her _______________ expression told me that something terrible had happened.
wan
The _______________ factory worker raised a red flag and encouraged all of his peers to go on strike.
insubordinate
Please do not _______________ over such a silly request.
quibble
Using these specific vocabulary words makes me feel _______________ and wise.
erudite
I spent a _______________ amount of time reviewing my vocabulary words last night but I have a great memory so I think I'll do fine.
negligible
I am trying to think of an _______________ that will guide my brother in making good decisions and staying out of my bedroom.
aphorism
Please make the _______________ decision to study in advance so that you are not caught by surprise when it comes time to take the exam.
prudent
Their _______________ costumes made them look important.
regal