List 1 Vocabulary Introduction

My parents taught me to EXEMPLIFY good manners.

• enlighten

• be an example of

• be knowledgeable

• enforce

The teacher didn't offer me a REBUTTAL when another student accused me of cheating.

• excuse

• punishment

• speech

• response

Dad said it isn't FEASIBLE to stop at the Smithsonian on our way to New York City.

• practical

• necessary

• intelligent

• recommended

Critics said the nine-year-old pianist was a PRODIGY.

• adult

• angel

• genius

• fake

I am trying to MUSTER my courage so my little brother won't see I'm scared.

• hide

• display

• gather

• prevent

It's CONJECTURE to say Mrs. Cavitt has naturally brown hair.

• incorrect

• an assumption

• true

• gossip

Not only was her thesis defense fact-driven, she was an ARTICULATE speaker.

• well-spoken

• engaging

• emotionless

• beautiful

The BELLIGERENT child threw his toy at my head.

• upset

• immature

• agressive

• skillful

When I missed every ball, my coach said I was INEPT.

• incompetent

• excellent

• hardworking

• lazy

The OBSOLETE word "thy" only appears in older writing.

• fancy

• confusing

• simple

• out of date