Vocabulary Practice- #1

The big blotch on my paper ruined it. I had to redo the paper before I turned it in.

• paragraph

• spot

• picture

• tear

Rick was not tired after running the race because he had built up his stamina.

• endurance

• speed

• shoes

• confidence

Most of the children are afraid of Miss Deckness because she has a sinister look.

• kind

• sad

• bashful

• scary

The approaching storm made the skies look dismal.

• bright

• rainy

• gloomy

• normal

The actor's performance was superb. He won the award for Best Actor at the ceremony.

• poor

• excellent

• average

• strange

You shouldn't coddle the children so much; they need discipline.

• pamper

• abuse

• neglect

• hug

After the party, the once-tidy apartment was in complete disarray.

• harmony

• confusion

• disorder

• uniformity

Jeff had to tolerate the pain until his dentist appointment was over.

• enjoy

• endure

• dislike

• see

The museum's science exhibit was very interesting. It showed how space shuttles are designed.

• read

• find

• display

• hide

The dragon returned to its lair so its attackers would not find it.

• tree

• desert

• mountains

• hideout