Vocabulary Unit 1

Front

When I lived in Craley, my best friend lived in the house next door; our homes were _________________.

Back

Adjacent

Front

In contrast to the gardens and lush landscape, the new backyard filled with piles of dirt from the building project looked lifeless and ____________.

Back

Barren

Front

The space junk appears to _________ through space at high speeds.

Back

Hurtle

Front

The crowd appeared to __________ away slowly after the sad announcement that the concert was cancelled.

Back

trickle

Front

Two police officers will need to ___________ and ask the girl questions after she is removed from the crime scene.

Back

interrogate

Front

This _____________ will give a preview of the conflict.

Back

foretaste

Front

The __________ rumor was damaging to the group of friends. It was spiteful and mean spirited.

Back

vicious

Front

disturb

Back

interminable

Front

After tense negotiations and compromise, the representatives decided to call a ______________ and elect the best person for the job. The bickering was over.

Back

truce

Front

The teacher asked me to be more concise in my writing, I needed to get rid of the ______________ or unimportant information.

Back

trivial