Critical Vocabulary #7

The constant noise from the construction site next door began to _____ the residents, disrupting their peace and quiet.

• petty

• irk

• astonishing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The magician's performance was so __________ that the entire audience gasped in amazement.

• ominous

• petty

• astonishing

The sudden storm was ___________, catching everyone off guard.

• nefarious

• astonishing

• unanticipated

.After hours of non-stop activity, the energy reserves of the athletes were completely__________, leaving them exhausted and in need of rest.

• depleted

• epic

• gullible

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

His constant complaints about the office coffee selection seemed __________ compared to the more significant issues the team was facing.

• epic

• petty

• nefarious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The dark clouds on the horizon cast an ______ shadow over the peaceful village, foreboding an approaching storm.

• epic

• depleted

• ominous

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

His habit of counting his steps as he walked was just one of his many ___________ that made him stand out from the crowd.

• idiosyncrasy

• eptiome

• depleted

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

 

She was the _________of elegance and grace, commanding the attention of everyone in the room with her poise and charm.

• gullible

• epitome

• ludicrous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The ____________plot of the criminal organization involved elaborate schemes to steal valuable artwork and launder money through a web of illegal activities.

• gullible

• idiosyncrasy

• nefarious

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

 

Because of his __________nature, he often fell for scams and believed in the most outlandish stories without questioning their validity.

• gullible

• nefarious

• irky

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4