Vocabulary #2

The brisk breeze caused the sheets on the line to ____ like the sails on a yacht that is running with the wind.

• encompass

• billow

• depict

• mimic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The hot, ____ climate of Arizona is favorable for many people suffering from various diseases, such as arthritis.

• serene

• contemporary

• adverse

• arid

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

The skyscraper is one of the best-known forms of _____ architecture.

• contemporary

• disinterested

• sheepish

• incomprehensible

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Although I may hurt your feelings, my conscience ____ me to tell you exactly what is on my mind.

• confronted

• depicted

• constrained

• manipulated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Since Tom is both smart and _____, I think he is just the person to decide which of us is right in this long and bitter quarrel.

• incomprehensible

• disinterested

• contemporary

• serene

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Fortunately, I was able to fight off my _____, even though his attack took me by complete surprise.

• stamina

• mimic

• hypocrite

• assailant

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

You talk so fast and in such a low tone of voice that you are going to be completely _____ to most people.

• incomprehensible

• serene

• sheepish

• contemporary

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Held back by ____ winds, the plane arrived at the airport two hours late.

• incomprehensible

• groundless

• arid

• adverse

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Parrots and a few other kinds of birds can ____ sounds, particularly human speech.

• manipulate

• mimic

• ruffle

• encompass

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Under the law, the _____ number of people who may ride in this bus is seventy-five.

• adverse

• stamina

• maximum

• sheepish

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C