Sentences
In order to _______________ the truth about a fight, one usually needs to hear both sides then take some of the details from both.
Extract
The frown on my mom’s face STRONGLY SUGGESTED she was not happy with my decision.
Imply
There was a lot of confusion about the homework assignment, and a lot of students MISUNDERSTOOD what they had to do.
Misinterpretation
That speech at the wedding was WAY TOO LONG and everyone lost interest after 15 minutes.
concise
I was NOT ABLE TO DEAL WITH my friend’s new dog so we only hang out at my house now.
cope
In order for me to ____________________ you with my darling cat, you need to prove that you’re responsible enough to cat-sit.
Entrust
My brother’s comment about elephants was not RELATED to our conversation about soccer. _________
relevant
The teacher asked what happened at recess, and the student told her an EXAGGERATED story.
embellish
Winning first place at the swim meet was A REALLY BIG DEAL for my team
inconsequential
Kristin’s parents would NOT GIVE HER THE RESPONSIBILITY of getting a cell phone because she is only in fourth grade.
Entrust
The boy had to ________ with the fact that his best friend said the cake he’d baked was disgusting.
cope
Instead of giving up, I decided to KEEP TRYING and eventually I reached my goal.
persevere
I try to avoid things that could have a NEGATIVE impact on me.
adverse
To make the tree light up we had to INSERT the extension cord into the outlet and then connect it to the light strips.
Extract
Exercising and dieting each day will have a POSITIVE effect on your health.
Adverse
What model iPhone you have probably seems very important now, but it’s really _____________________ compared to issues like global warming or poverty.
Inconsequential
It was MYSTIFYING to see the gymnastic team do all of their flips and twists throughout their routine. _________
incomprehensible
At the top of the observatory the window completely ENCIRCLED us so we could see miles in every direction.
Encompass
The football team kept losing games because they played like a DIVIDED team instead of working together.
cohesive
Earning $20 every time I earn an “A” in a class is effective EXTRINSIC motivation for me.
Intrinsic
One way to practice _______________ writing is to reread your work and delete any repeated ideas.
Concise
Sam’s idea SLOWLY STARTED TO GROW and before she knew it, she figured out the perfect way to get her cat out of the tree.
Evolve
I spend a lot of time trying to improve my drawing skills because I NATURALLY love it.
intrinsic
His writing was VERY HARD TO READ because it was so sloppy and I really didn’t know what he was talking about.
Clarity
The vocabulary test will EXCLUDE questions that require you to fill in the blanks, decide if the statement is true or false, and answer short response questions.
Encompass