Set 22 Vocabulary Quiz

It was not very _____ of you to tell her that she seemed to have gained weight.

• laden

• tactful

• notable

• spirited

Shana was a very _____ child who was eager to learn and always listened quietly to directions.

• docile

• casual

• puny

• maternal

Though the new halfback looked a little _____ to us, he held his own against players twice his size and build.

• maternal

• spirited

• puny

• notable

Many _____ artists were recognized at the awards ceremony for their important contributions to the music industry.

• casual

• laden

• prior

• notable

The _____ soldiers bravely marched into enemy territory, determined to win a victory for their country.

• spirited

• notable

• docile

• puny

Instead of a formal interview, my meeting with the new boss was more of a relaxed and _____ conversation.

• laden

• casual

• tactful

• docile

Some people are born with strong _____ instincts that make them loving and nurturing caregivers.

• casual

• tactful

• maternal

• puny

It is of the _____ importance that you stay focused when driving and never use a cell phone while behind the wheel; this precaution can save a life.

• docile

• prior

• utmost

• spirited

_____ with their heavy backpacks, the hikers tired quickly and had to stop to rest.

• casual

• tactful

• puny

• laden

Since there had been no _____ notice of the scholarship competition, we had practically no time to prepare for it.

• casual

• prior

• spirited

• maternal