English II Vocab 5 Sentences

Front

She was __________ that her children got the support they needed.

Back

adamant

Front

A sensible, ___________ approach was taken to the student government reform.

Back

pragmatic

Front

The town plans to __________ the former president by naming a street after him.

Back

venerate

Front

In class, everyone laughed at Bill’s __________ when he complained about electrical votes instead of electoral votes.

Back

malapropism

Front

The pirates took ___________ pleasure in ordering the captain to run around the deck, even though he was tied up.

Back

sadistic

Front

Spreading false rumors about Judy will unfairly __________ her reputation.

Back

disparage

Front

Because of the __________ music, we knew something bad was about to happen in the movie.

Back

ominous

Front

On the weekend, the tired student loved to __________ in her room for hours just watching movies and eating popcorn until she fell asleep.

Back

vegetate

Front

A common __________ argument revolved around the couple’s finances.

Back

conjugal

Front

The weather during our beach vacation was __________, but we tried to have fun even in a horrible storm.

Back

abominable