Vocabulary Week 1 (WW EC 9th Grade)

The dog bewailed the loss of its owner. (synonym)

• embraced

• denied

• regretted

• applauded

Due to getting most of their meals from the convenience store the girls diet was destitute of nutritional value. (antonym)

• full

• lacking

• without

• needful

If someone's cell phone detracts you from your enjoyment of a movie, the experience is

• less enjoyable.

• not enjoyable.

• somewhat enjoyable.

• more enjoyable.

Which group of people will most likely hope for emancipation?

• homeless person

• slave

• Santa

• factory worker

I got angry when my mother would extol my brother’s accomplishments and ignore all the good things I did. (antonym)

• criticize

• applaud

• celebrate

• acclaim

Lady Gaga, Miley, and Kate Perry all dressed with a touch of flamboyance. (synonym)

• colorful

• brightness

• tastefulness

• showiness

Hearing that team 1 was in the lead at half time was an impetus to team 2 who was in second place. (antonym)

• boost

• obstacle

• force

• action

When Jon was 15 he thought it was and insuperable amount of time to wait to get his drivers license. (synonym)

• unattainable

• possible

• minor

• reasonable

The weekend traffic was intermittent sometime heave sometimes light. (synonym)

• constant

• permanent

• periodic

• regular

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" is a maxim that Sam lives by. (synonym)

• advice

• cliche

• principle

• saying