E3 Vocab List 3 Practice

When given the choice of ice cream or a popsicle, I chose the ________________.

Yesterday's ____________ lesson was helpful during the lab in Mr. Jones's class today.

After his three hour practice, Ramon's mom could not _________ him from his sleep.

Finding the winning lottery ticket was a great _____________ for the jobless man facing eviction.

The _____________ tsunami did more damage than the earthquake.

The old lady's _________ left her with a huge house, several cars, but no friends.

• avarice

• subsequent

• adulation

The ___________ behavior of Tommy wore on his parents and siblings. They didn't enjoy being around him.

• vicissitude

• adulation

• galling

Which of these are adjectives? (Used to describe nouns)

• adulation

• galling

• subsequent

• rouse

loathsome means

• excessive high praise; flattery

• causing hatred or disgust; despicable

• coming after something in time; following; next

The ice skater was overwhelmed by the _____________ she received after her gold medal performance.

• latter

• avarice

• adulation