Vocabulary Week 14 Sentences

I once had a rather ___________ boss. He cared more about his employees than he did a profit, and, because of that, he had a pretty successful business. We cared about making sure his business was secure and took pride in our work as a result of him caring about us.

• benevolent

• fallacious

• rudimentary

• vigilant

There are some things people need to _________ properly in order to ensure people know what they're talking about. Sometimes things need to be portrayed precisely in order for people to understand.

• delineate

• speculate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

In speech and debate, a ____________ argument can unravel an entire case. If the case is built on a false reasoning or inaccurate information, why should it be considered stronger than the opponent's?

• benevolent

• fallacious

• rudimentary

• vigilant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

William Randolph Hearst was a multimedia __________ who ran for politics in order to expand his influence.

• magnate

• medium

• philanthropist

• tyrant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

I feel artistic performance is a healthy _________ through which to express emotion.

• magnate

• medium

• philanthropist

• tyrant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

To be sure, Al Capone was considered a ___________ in Chicago and loved by those living in poverty. He opened soup kitchens and generously gave to the masses. This ensured he was protected by the general public who often went after public officials attempting to investigate him.

• magnate

• medium

• philanthropist

• tyrant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

I have somewhat ____________ skills in car repair and maintenance. My knowledge is fairly limited, but I know the basics.

• benevolent

• fallacious

• rudimentary

• vigilant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

I love to __________ about who may have possibly committed old crimes.

• delineate

• speculate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Probably one of the best known examples of a ___________ is Benito Mussolini, the dictator of Italy during WWII.

• magnate

• medium

• philanthropist

• tyrant

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Batman is ___________ in his protection of Gotham.

• benevolent

• fallacious

• rudimentary

• vigilant