Lesson 14 Vocabulary Practice

Our car ______________ around the large pothole in the middle of the street.

• motive

• aim

• veered

• understated

Today is my first time performing as the lead character in our school play. I will try to _________ the emotion of the previous actor.

• bland

• fanatic

• aim

• emulate

"What is your _________ for saving this money?" asked Mom. "What is your plan?"

• motive

• reception

• aim

• anonymous

Ben caught the largest, and only, fish of the day. Calling him the best fisherman on the trip would be an ____________!

• aim

• anonymous

• understatement

• fanatic

Stella and Andrew bought presents for kids in the neighborhood, but they dropped them off on their doorstep with no note. They wanted to remain _______________.

• bland

• skeptical

• emulate

• anonymous

The soup needed salt and pepper. Without it, the flavor was quite _____________.

• anonymous

• bland

• skeptical

• veered

Before the book signing, there will be a welcome ___________ for the author.

• reception

• understatement

• motive

• fanatic

David, my older brother, is learning to drive. My dad says I can ride along while he learns, but I am ___________ about David's driving.

• fanatic

• anonymous

• skeptical

• emulate

The sports __________ painted his face, made signs, and yelled until his voice was hoarse.

• reception

• anonymous

• skeptical

• fanatic

We have many skills to work on as we write, but the _________, or focus, this month is our word choice.

• fanatic

• understatement

• motive

• aim