Caesar's English September 5th Grade

to make someone less angry, to appease

• pigeon

• placate

• procure

• retort

Answer explanation

The store manager tried to placate the angry customer by offering her a discount on her next purchase, but it was not enough to appease her.

full of life, animated, energetic

• retort

• placate

• vivacious

• animal

Answer explanation

Most of the Disney princesses are known for being young, beautiful, vivacious characters who embark on an adventurous journey or quest.

Bullies are known for using _______ to make their victims feel sad or lonely.

Answer explanation

Other words for derisive: ridicule, mockery, contempt, disrespect

Draw something you would like to procure.

Answer explanation

Procure means to acquire. During World War II, the military had to procure large supplies of fresh and canned goods to feed the troops. (procured, procurement, procuring)

to acquire something

• procure

• retort

• placate

• procure

a witty response, 

clever reply,

sharp/angry answer

• tart

• smart

• retort

• procure

When Mom asked me why I didn’t make my bed today, I had the strong urge to retort, “Why haven’t you made yours all week?” What would Mom's reaction be to this retort?