Vocabulary Lesson 7-8

Match the word and definition: 
Casey acknowledged that she forgot to water the garden.

• denied
• worried
• boasted
• admitted

Match the word and definition: 
Agnes was exasperated to find muddy footprints on the floor she just mopped.

• relieved
• amused
• shocked
• angered

Match the word and definition: 
The mood of the crowd was somber after we heard the bad news.

• dark and gloomy
• reckless
• pleased and satisfied
• impatient

Match the word and definition: 
The principal sanctioned a car wash to raise money for new sports equipment.

• set a date for
• worked at 
• approved of
• needed

Fill in the blank with the correct word:
Teenagers often ____ to popular trends in fashion and hairstyles.

• dismay
• conform
• abstain
• acknowledge

Match the word and definition: 
The results of the vote were invalid because not enough people attended the meeting.

• not legal
• secret
• surprising
• unfair

Match the word and definition: 
Mr. Clark was dismayed to see the train pull away just as he reached the station.

• astonished 
• furious
• upset
• sorry

Match the word and definition: 
Tommy held the babysitter's hand and looked forlorn as his parents waved goodbye.

• lonely and sad
• weak and ill
• cunning and sly
• nervous and fearful

Match the word and definition: 
Warm sunlight and the sparkling sea gave me a feeling of bliss.

• great patience
• sympathy
• joyful contentment
• longing

Match the word and definition: 
Frank is a strong advocate of labor unions.

• enemy
• supporter
• follower
• member