Week 9
She studied for her vocabulary test with________.
diligence
I slept poorly last night and have not eaten breakfast so I am feeling rather ________ right now.
irascible
I spotted the ________ in the book instantly. People did not use cell phones in 1982.
anachronism
I have not prepared for my presentation today so I will try to make it an ________ success.
extemporaneous
His ________ decision caused many people to suffer.
callous
He spotted the ________ handbag instantly. It was not actually created by the designer.
spurious
The Met Gala was filled with ________ costumes; I was stunned by the creativity of the designers.
opulent
My little brother continues to ________ me while I'm working on my homework.
exasperate
Your dinner looks ________ and I refuse to eat it.
repugnant
I have an ________ for anything with chocolate in it.
affinity
I am afraid that my summer will turn out to be rather ________. I tried to make fun plans but nothing is working out.
prosaic
Can you please say that again in a ________ that we understand? Your language is a little too complicated for us.
vernacular
My mom likes to make ________ choices and I'm usually the one talking sense and reason in the family.
impetuous
One ________ for me to start 9th grade English is to complete my summer reading book.
prerequisite
I continue to ________ between two ideas...I just can't decide which is best!
vacillate
The ________ child asked many questions at the museum.
precocious
Let me ________ my idea. It does not seem like you understand.
reiterate
My teacher had plans to introduce a new grammar point but our class got into a ________ in our conversation and we ended up talking about WW2 for the full class period.
digression
I'm drawn in by his personality. He goes against the norm and is truly an ________.
iconoclast
Their ________ behavior when the sub walked into the classroom caused her to walk right out.
egregious
My partner was very excited about her idea for the group project but I found it to be rather ________.
hackneyed
I will ________ my first offer with another $50. Let's see if we can make a deal!
augment
The children felt ________ in the hot afternoon sun. All they wanted to do was come inside and watch tv.
querulous
I'm sorry but I don't think you'll ever change. You are too ________.
incorrigible
Do not wait any longer. If you ________ to our demands, all will go well.
capitulate