Character Traits & Behavior
When Mrs. Daniels donated her weekend to help at the food pantry, everyone admired her __________ spirit.
benevolent
This word means trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together, like teammates or soldiers.
camaraderie
This word means wise judgment or keen understanding, like when someone can see the best solution before others even notice the problem.
sagacity
When Olivia’s last-minute project still earned an A, her teacher said it must have been __________ timing that the topic fit her interests so perfectly.
fortuitous
When Coach Giggey tells the players to “stick to the plan,” he’s reminding them to __________ to the team’s strategy.
adhere
During a heated debate, Avery chose her words carefully so she wouldn’t offend anyone. Her response could best be described as __________.
tactful
When you can truly understand and share another person’s feelings, you show this quality.
empathy
Someone who always follows the crowd and never questions rules is a __________.
conformist
You might describe a person this way if they turn off lights when leaving a room, pack lunch instead of buying it, and always look for coupons.
frugal
Someone giving their first speech in front of a class, nervous but trying their best, would be considered this.
novice
When the class was ready to give up, Maya refused to quit. Her classmates admired how she stayed focused and determined.
After failing twice, Maria refused to give up but also planned her next move carefully so she wouldn’t repeat mistakes. Her actions were both __________ and __________.
tenacious and prudent
The students bowed their heads in silence at the memorial service, showing deep respect and honor for the fallen.
reverence
This word describes a person or idea that goes in a different direction from what’s normal or expected.
A creative thinker or rebel might be called this.
divergent
The hallway glimmered with gold trim, velvet curtains, and sparkling chandeliers. Which word best describes this setting?
opulent
Even after being unfairly accused in class, Jordan stayed calm, took a deep breath, and spoke respectfully instead of yelling back. His reaction showed true __________.
restraint
During group work, Sam constantly complained about how unfair everything was and whined about his tasks. His teacher might describe him as this word.
querulous
Fans cheered wildly for the singer, flooding social media with compliments and praise that went far beyond what was deserved.
adulation
The scholarship offer was __________ upon the student maintaining a 3.5 GPA.
If grades dropped, the offer would be canceled.
conditional
After weeks of failing to practice, the team’s loss felt __________—no one was surprised when it finally happened.
inevitable
The journalist’s question was so bold that it stirred strong emotions and sparked a heated debate online.
provocative
When the reporter questioned the mayor about the city’s mistakes, she stood firm and answered every question with calm confidence. The mayor’s behavior was __________, while the reporter’s sarcastic smirk and patronizing tone were clearly __________.
intrepid and condescending
When the critic wrote that the artist’s work was “childish and beneath serious attention,” his tone revealed this emotion of scorn or hatred.
disdain
When two friends argued for days about who got the front seat, their teacher reminded them that the issue was completely __________.
inconsequential
In an essay about life’s fleeting moments, which word would best describe the way summer vacation seems to vanish too quickly?
transient
When a lawyer presents evidence to back up a claim in court, she must __________ her argument like a skilled __________ persuading a crowd.
substantiate and orator