MV English 12 - Week 14

Although the ______________________ terrorist acts on 9/11/01 were an attempt to scare us and weaken our country, they did not, and we are a stronger nation as a result.

• nefarious

• facetious

• caveat

• renege

Completing all assignments and studying will not only ______________________ your grade in this class, but you may also learn something.

• ameliorate

• eclectic

• succinct

• plenary

Kyle was excited when his brother woke him up telling him that school was delayed, but he was soon disappointed to learn that his brother was being ___________________ and school was, in fact, starting at a normal time.

• nefarious

• facetious

• caveat

• renege

Justin Timberlake’s mom recognized his _____________________ for music and dance while he was very young and encouraged him to pursue a career in these activities which he both demonstrated talent for and enjoyed.

• proclivity

• ubiquitous

• avarice

• loquacious

It is not unrealistic that a friend might create a _____________________ that if you borrow their car you return it with gas.

• caveat

• facetious

• nefarious

• renege

The _______________________ students may need to be reminded that there is not talking permitted during the independent study time.

• loquacious

• proclivity

• ubiquitous

• avarice

The crowd of protesting teachers was ____________________ as they shouted their demands outside of the state capitol building.

• vociferous

• renege

• nefarious

• caveat

Susan shared a funny story about her childhood which added a bit of _________________ to an otherwise serious speech.

• levity

• plenary

• succinct

• ameliorate

Afraid that the customer would _______________________ on his offer to buy the car, the salesperson insisted he pay a deposit to hold the car.

• nefarious

• facetious

• caveat

• renege

The word ____________________ is derived from a Latin term meaning “crime, impiety.”

• nefarious

• facetious

• caveat

• renege