Vocab Week 1-2

Which word is a synonym for quizzical?

• mental
• certain
• puzzled
• furious

In which sentence is a whim used correctly?

• What is the solution to this whim?
• After weeks of planning, I formed a whim.
• I think this room needs another whim.
• On a whim, we had popcorn for dinner.

In which sentence could petty be used to fill the blank?

• Don't waste time on _____ concerns.
• A _____ disaster occurred last summer.
• Amy wore a ____ outfit to school today.
• If you are ____ roday, you'll receive a reward.

Which word gives a clue to the meaning venture?

• excellent
• protective
• uncertain
• conceited

Which word is a synonym for contemplate?

• attack
• dismiss
• ignore
• consider

In which sentence is fiasco used correctly?

• Last night's dinner was a fiasco.  We had spaghetti as usual.
• I earned a B on my science report.  What a fiasco that was!
• Danny's batting fiasco resulted in a home run for our team.
• Last night, my sister cooked a horrible meal.  What a fiasco!

In which sentence could gritty be used to fill in the blank?

• This lettuce tastes ___.  Did you wash it thoroughly?
• Whipped cream feels smooth and ___ on my tongue.
• This silk pillow feels nice and ___ against my cheek.
• Fresh tomatoes have a ___ texture that I don't enjoy.

Which word gives a clue to the meaning of moderate?

• extreme
• adequate
• maximum
• minimum