Weeks 1-5 Vocab Review

ineffective; pointless

• futile

• placid

• inquisitive

• incomprehensible

a set of skills that a person or group typically uses

• conundrum

• deference

• repertoire

• dearth

It is difficult to show __________________ to people who are rude and disrespectful to everyone.

• bewilderment

• deference

• abate

• conundrum

Jacob tried not to _______________ all his money on candy, so that he could buy lunch later.

• pacify

• abhor

• errant

• squander

Her ________________ habits sometimes make people stare.

• eccentric

• abate

• wan

• placid

I had to wait for my laughter to __________________ before I could talk.

• conundrum

• inquisitive

• abate

• abhor

optimistic and cheerful

• futile

• sanguine

• frivolous

• deference

curious; eager for knowledge

• wan

• abate

• inquisitive

• squander

To cause (someone who is angry or upset) to become calm or quiet

• pacify

• abhor

• deduce

• omit

I love to lay on my couch and be ___________________.

• eccentric

• aloof

• incomprehensible

• indolent