Captain Marvel
Taking ____________________ to a blonde joke, Jenna stormed out of the classroom.
UMBRAGE
He seemed anxious to please, but not in an ____________________ way.
UNCTUOUS
The poker player knew he had to keep his ____________ after making such a risky bet.
SANGFROID
To violate the sanctity of; to treat disrespectfully.
DESECRATE
Sincerity, good faith, and honesty are all ANTONYMS for this vocabulary word.
DUPLICITY
The __________ feature on Johnny's face is his huge nose.
SALIENT
Students require ____________ at later stages in life.
The student grew _______________ about the challenges ahead.
COMPLACENT
The __________ old man never ate anything other than cat food.
ECCENTRIC
I figured with more ___________ I'd be allowed to stay out later and drive the car whenever I wanted. I was wrong. Instead, my parents showed a __________ disregard for both.
AUTONOMY and FLAGRANT
Even in the midst of a rough week, I never lost my __________ personality.
AFFABLE
Usual, standard, ordinary.
These are ANTONYMS of what vocabulary term?
ECCENTRIC
Severe oR strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
AUSTERE
The definition of is lacking poetic beauty. Give me the vocabulary word and the part of speech.
He offered __________ apologies for being late.
PROFUSE
_________ means weird.
_________ means tired.
_________ means dull.
ECCENTRIC
JADED
PROSAIC
To make something better or soothe the anger of. What are the TWO vocabulary words described?
AMELIORATE and CONCILIATE
DESECRATE and UMBRAGE
I'm _________ with love. From now on, no more losers! I won't be content or _________ in my next relationship.
JADED and COMPLACENT
The media revealed the police captain’s ____________________ in the case of stolen drug money.
DUPLICITY
Although the dog chewed and chewed on his leash, his efforts to break free were ________.
FUTILE
Creative and imaginative. These are ANTONYMS describing what vocabulary term.
PROSAIC
Tasteful, lively, and flavorful are ANTONYMS for what vocabulary word?
INSIPID
Jake’s ____________________ led his principal to believe he wasn’t concerned about his suspension. She expected him to show immature ____________ at his punishment.
SANGFROID and DERISION
The word ameliorate is what part of speech?
VERB