Vocab 1
The _________ states of the USA form a contiguous landmass from coast to coast.
Contiguous
The aroma of freshly baked bread ________(ed) the air, creating an atmosphere of comfort and warmth.
Permeate
With ___________, he looked down upon those he deemed beneath him.
Hauteur
You wanted to see your girlfriend you didn’t see her because she lied to you.
Where does the semicolon go?
The primary question is this Should we give up or keep working diligently toward our goal?
Where should the colon go?
Between "this" and "Should"
Carl is tall his brother is short. As a result he decided to buy things to make himself taller inserts stilts and platform shoes.
Where do the commas go?
After "result, inserts, stilts, and"
She tried to maintain a composed ________ despite the challenging circumstances.
Countenance
His words were laden with _________, hinting at a deeper meaning beneath the surface.
Innunendo
The ___________ noise of traffic outside made it difficult to concentrate.
Incessant
I’m still angry with Sue I don’t want to see her!
Where does the semicolon go?
Between "Sue" and "I"
Sara studied hard for one purpose to succeed in her college courses.
Where does the colon go?
Between "purpose" and "to"
If we’re planning to go camping this weekend then we have a few things to cross off the list: a tent wool socks and kerosene fluid for the heaters.
Where do the commas go?
After "weekend, tent, socks"
The chef's __________ handling of the knife impressed everyone in the kitchen
Deft
She _____________ defended her position in the debate, refusing to back down.
Vehemently
They dined in a _____________ restaurant, indulging in decadent dishes and fine wines.
Sumptuous
Daniel plans to create a new exhibit for his movie I’ve heard that it’s going to be a huge knockout in the theaters.
Where does the semicolon go?
Between "that" and "it's"
The top three last season consisted of the following teams Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
Where does the colon go?
Between "teams" and "Man"
Alexander the Great was Macedonian not Greek.
Where does the comma go?
After "Macedonian"
She lay by the pool, enjoying the ______ warmth of the sun on her skin.
Languid
He acted ___________, making decisions without considering the consequences.
Impetuously
The artisit's painting depicted a _________ dreamscape, inviting interpretation and reflection.
Nebulous
I always prefer cheese on my burgers swiss is my favorite.
Where does the semicolon go?
Between "burgers" and "swiss"
Our children have traveled throughout the world; for example Australia, Brazil, Korea, and Russia
Where does the colon go?
Between "example" and "Australia"
Tara unlike Megan adores Chemistry because of its complexity.
Where does the comma go?
After "Tara and Megan"
The ______ scenery of rolling hills and grazing sheep evoked a sense of tranquility and simplicity.
Pastoral
Behind her charming _______, she hid a world of insecurities.
Facade
Only a __________ of the once-grand estate remained, now overtaken by nature's reclaiming grasp.
Vestige
You can call me tomorrow you can tell me your your answer then.
Where does the semicolon go?Between "tomorrow" and "you"
To quote Charles Darwin “It is not the strongest of the species that survives; not the most intelligent that survives. It is the species that is the most adaptable to change.”
Where does the colon go?
Between "Darwin" and "It"
Where do the commas go?
After "class" and "ill"