MS Lists #1 & 2

Homecoming was a celebration as we beat our _________.

• adversaries

• aplomb

• apprehensive

• aptitude

An opponent or enemy.

• adversary

• aplomb

• apprehensive

• aptitude

Even though she was nervous, she took a deep breath and gave her speech with ______.

• adversary

• aplomb

• aptitude

• apprehensive

Self-confidence, especially in a difficult situation.

• aplomb

• adversary

• apprehensive

• aptitude

Anxious or fearful; uneasy.

• adversary

• aplomb

• aptitude

• apprehensive

While walking through the woods, Little Red Riding Hood became _________ because she heard a wolf howl.

• adversary

• aplomb

• apprehensive

• aptitude

The ability to learn or understand something quickly.

• adversary

• aplomb

• aptitude

• apprehensive

After becoming fluent in several languages while she was a child, it was apparent that Ashley had an _____ to learn languages.

• adversary

• aplomb

• apprehensive

• aptitude

Giving attention to something; considerate.

• attentive

• banish

• barricade

• bluff

While driving, Paula made sure to leave her phone in her purse so she could be an _______ driver.

• attentive

• banish

• barricade

• bluff