Definitions
Which word means to move around in a confused mass?
Milling
Which word is a synonym for serious or severe?
Critical
The man was in _____________ condition after being involved in a high-speed collision on the highway
Critical
The jury has to decide whether or not to __________ the defendant of the crime they’re accused of.
Acquit
Verb
Which word describes someone who is quick to anger?
Ornery
Which word is a synonym for nervous?
Apprehensive
I thought my friend was upset with me because she was acting ___________ , but she was just upset about a bad quiz grade.
Aloof
I tried to ______________ the mile run in gym class by telling my mother that I’m sick, but she didn’t believe me.
Elude
What is the part of speech of aloof?
Adjective
Which word means unwilling or unable to believe something?
Incredulous
Which word is a synonym for hesitant?
Reluctant
The singer was so __________ about performing for such a large audience that he forgot the lyrics to the song he was singing!
Apprehensive
I had to ________________ the teacher’s attention so I could throw a pencil at my friend.
Divert
What is the part of speech of divert?
Verb
Which word means suppressing anger, hatred, or other powerful emotions?
Smoldering
Which word is a synonym for bravely?
Gallantly
My mother was _____________ with anger when she heard about my bad behavior at school.
Smoldering
I was _____________ when I got in trouble for breaking the TV but it was actually my brother who did it.
Indignant
What is the part of speech of imploringly?
Adverb
Which word means being angry or frustrated because you think something is unfair?
Indignant
Which word is a synonym for begging desperately?
Imploringly
I was ___________ to try a new sport because I thought I wouldn't be good at it.
Reluctant
My family was in an ___________ mood after a long flight and many hours of traveling to get home from our vacation.
Ornery
What is the part of speech of manslaughter?
Noun