Chapter 20 Vocab. Practice

Front

The boss gave such _____________ bonuses that Gail could buy a new sofa.

Back

liberal

Front

Tran is a skilled public speaker expected to become a _____________ politician.

Back

notable

Front

The puppy _____________(e)d from her bath much cleaner than when she entered it, but we doubted she'd stay clean for long.

Back

emerge

Front

Overly _____________ parents who let their children do as they please will end up with problem teenagers.

Back

indulgent

Front

Successful career despite _____________ grades

Back

mediocre

Front

Buy _____________ spices at an international market.

Back

exotic

Front

Bruce, as _______________ as ever, suddenly changed his mind about going to a restaurant and announced, "Let's have a picnic."

Back

impulsive

Front

"Gowns are so expensive", Cara said, "that I've decided to be __________________ and rent a wedding dress instead of buying one."

Back

frugal

Front

People walked past the begging homeless man without pausing; they were ________________ to his need for help.

Back

indifferent

Front

Ella embroidered an _____________ design on her sweatshirt using four colors in a complex pattern of swirls and flowers.

Back

elaborate