English III CP Vocab Flashcard-1

Front

When the referee made a bad call, the parents yelled __________ words at him.

Back

profane

Front

An agent’s primary task is to procure acting roles and handle legal negotiations of an actor’s contract.

Back

procure

Front

Computer programs should be ______________________, resulting in little or no errors.

Back

impeccable

Front

Settlers needed to find a way to ________________________ the dangerous mountain trails.

Back

circumvent

Front

The boy was kicked out of school after he directed a _____________ tirade at his teacher.

Back

profane

Front

The pirates' attempt to take over the ship failed when the crewmen withstood their attacks.

Back

contrivance

Front

After receiving copious letters in the mail, the network decided to revive the television show.

Back

copious

Front

In an attempt to ____________________ the vehicle’s high mileage, the car salesman turned back the speedometer.

Back

belie

Front

I cannot believe your intense _____________ gets in the way of donating $5!

Back

avarice

Front

Offended by the _____________ remark about owning more property and valuables.

Back

haughty