Colum 1
During the debate on school uniforms, Jaiydne tried to ________ her true feelings by nodding along with the opposition, even though she secretly disagreed.
Dissemble
When Bryce gave his speech, his tone was so ________ and pompous that half the class stopped listening to his actual argument.
Bombastic
Mr. Matthews provided ________ amounts of extra credit, giving everyone a chance to save their grades before finals.
Copious
Don't use overly complicated jargon just to ________ your point; if your classmates can't understand you, you've already lost the debate.
Obfuscate
Jay tried to hide his negative aura by using _______ methods to rizz up the front row without the teacher noticing.
clandestine
David Foster Wallace argues that we shouldn’t be so ________ about our "natural default setting," because being arrogantly certain prevents us from truly thinking.
Dogmatic
Mrs. Gabriel decided to ________ the senior quotes section to remove several jokes that were deemed "inappropriate" for the school's image.
Expurgate
The joy of having no homework on Friday was ________; by Sunday night, the realization of the Monday deadline set in.
Ephemeral
Thanks to the ________ of the local PTA, the school was able to afford a professional DJ for the spring formal.
Munificence
During the "Take a Stand" debate, Lacis argument was so ______ and full of cap that the entire class hit her with the "🤨" face.
mendacious
The administration issued an ________ decree: all students must clear the hallways immediately because the floor waxer is out of control.
Exigent
The student body complained that the cell phone policy is ________, changing every week based on the principal's mood.
Capricious
The atmosphere at the basketball game against our cross-town rivals was ________; both crowds were shouting insults across the court.
Inimical
The student's Brianas attitude during the "Take a Stand" activity made it feel more like a boxing match than a civil discussion.
Pugnacious
Macys commitment to "mewing" in the back of the room was ______; she didn't break her silence or her jawline focus for the entire semester.
assiduous
To get an A on the final essay, you must be ________, checking every single citation and comma with tireless dedication.
Assiduous
After the poster board fell apart, Mr. Matthews had to decide which partner was most ________ for the lack of glue.
Culpable
It’s best to _______ your argument with evidence from a variety of sources to make your "Take a Stand" position unshakeable.
Augment
The school board takes a ________ approach to discipline, carefully weighing the facts of each case before making a final decision.
Judicious
When Izzy started glazing Mr. Matthews to get a better grade, the rest of the class found her _______ compliments to be totally "mid."
bombastic
The ingredients in the "Mystery Meat" remain ________; the kitchen staff refuses to reveal the secret recipe to the student body.
Clandestine
The football team’s winning streak provided an ________ start to the school year, making everyone feel like great things were coming.
Auspicious
When asked why JoJo threw the paper airplane,his answer was ________ and dismissive, as if the Mr. Matthews question wasn’t worth his time.
Brusque
Mr. Matthews didn't believe Erianas ________ explanation for the missing essay, especially since she saw him post on Instagram during class.
Mendacious
Missing the game-winning shot was a major hit to Jasmines aura, but the feeling was ________ because she went viral on TikTok five minutes later.
ephemeral