Vocabulary
To discourage or prevent
Wise
Sage
The post-it notes did not all _______ to wall and many fell off.
adhere
Warm, welcoming, genuinely friendly, pleasant
Cordial
Where was Margot born?
Ohio
To apologize, make amends, right a wrong
Atone
A mixture of ingredients
concoction
I was 100% sure of my answer and stated it ________.
decisively
having the ability to communicate effectively & smoothly
Articulate
** How would you punctuate the title of a short story? **
Quoatation Marks
** To encourage, promote, help to grow **
Cultivate
Filled with lively energy, excitement, & joy
Exuberant
_____________ cheers filled the room when Billy, filled with happiness, learned he had been accepted to his #1 college choice.
Exuberant
repeated too often, overused, & unoriginal
trite
Not directly stated, hinted at
a. implicit. b. explicit. c. trite. d. articulate
a. implicit
obvious to the eye or mind, attention-getting, obvious
conspicuous
Capable of being bent, shaped, or easily influenced
malleable
Sally found herself facing quite the _______, debating between the two difficult options.
quandary
coolness, patience, and composure during times of stress
aplomb
A rule, guideline, or belief
a. principal. b. principle. c. aplomb. d. deluge
principle
To declare true, state as a fact
to speak, plead, or argue in favor/support of
advocate
Bob, a very hard-working, respectful, and _________ student, received a student of the marking period award.
conscientious
heavy rain, flood, or an overwhelming amount
aplomb
In your own words, define DELUGE and identify its two parts of speech.
an overwhelming amount, flood - noun
to inundate or overwhelm -- verb