Critical Vocabulary Words #6

The ___ ‘knowledge is power’ emphasizes the importance of information to empower people to make informed decisions.

• berserk

• enigma

• saunter

• dictum

Clayton’s ability to predict events with ___accuracy often left people in awe of his intuition.

• Uncanny

• Serene

• Inept

• Enigma

The ___ salesman took advantage of the elderly couple’s trust, selling them an overpriced item.

• Serene

• Unscrupulous

• Inept

• Enigma

Saunter means to walk slowly at a normal pace.

• True

• False

Titi walked by Brown Lake every morning for its___ ambiance to keep her calm as she started her day.

• serene

• uncanny

• berserk

• emblazon

The mystery surrounding the missing ring remained a/an ___, as the children helped their mom search the house.

• Inept

• Uncanny

• Dictum

• Enigma

The daycare was ___following the safety protocols with diligence and precision.

• Saunter

• Emblazon

• Compliant

• Serene

David’s ___ handling of the Chromebook led to expensive repairs causing him to be grounded for a week.

• Serene

• Inept

• Uncanny

• Dictum

The company’s logo was ___ on the front of the building, making it easily recognizable from a distance.

• Saunter

• Serene

• Emblazoned

• Berserk

Berserk means out of control with anger or insane.

• True

• False