Literature vocabulary review

1. Despite his limited knowledge on the subject, John spoke with an ___________certainty, dismissing any differing opinions.

• centripede

• frustration

• arrogant

1. The supervisor spoke ______________ to his subordinates, belittling their efforts and undermining their confidence.

• haughtily

• croon

• arrogant

1. The judge handed down a ______________, ordering the immediate halt of construction on the disputed property.

• tilt

• omen

• decree

1. The disruptive student ___________ to a separate classroom as a consequence for his disruptive behavior.

• 1. was banished

• was shuffled

• was deceived

1. The politician's promises were nothing more than a ploy to __________ the public and gain their votes.

• 1. omen

• 1. deceive

• deceive

1. The farmer sprayed insecticide to control the infestation of corn borer ___________ in the field.

• 1. larvae

• 1. peddler

• overseer

1. The old man ___________ down the street, leaning on his cane for support.

• 1. shuffled

• 1. peddler

• overseer

1. The unexpected arrival of a white dove at the funeral was seen as a comforting _________, symbolizing peace and hope.

• 1. vulture

• 1. crier

• omen

1. The writer experienced writer's block, leading to feelings of _________ and an inability to progress with the story.

• 1. frustration

• 1. deceive

• croon

1. The architect designed the building with a unique ___________, giving it an avant-garde appearance.

• 1. wander

• 1. croon

• tilt