Vocab list 5 sentences review

Even though you wronged me, I will grant you ___________ so I can let go of the pain and be at peace.

• absolution

• laceration

• plausibel

• blatant

When the judge heard the defendant's _________ lie, he became very angry

• creditable

• blatant

• hasten

• tawdry

The detectives searched for a ____________ account of the robbery they could believe.

• ensconce

• reprieve

• creditable

• hasten

There is no need to worry about the witness because she is _________________(d)in the safe house.

• hasten

• laceration

• obdurate

• ensconce

Failing to wash your hands properly will _________ the spread of the flu.

• hasten

• tawdry

• laceration

• plausible

Joe suffered a _________ to his right temple when he was tossed off of his bike.

• absolution

• laceration

• obdurate

• reprieve

Despite the defendant’s apology, the judge was __________ and gave him a thirty-year sentence.

• hasten

• ensconce

• obdurate

• tawdry

This accident would be a ____________ excuse for being late to work.

• ensconce

• absolution

• hasten

• plausible

To kids, snow days are wonderful events because they allow them a __________ from school.

• reprieve

• ensconce

• blatant

• plausible

Most people consider reality shows to be __________ forms of entertainment.

• creditable

• tawdry

• blatant

• obdurate