Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Grade 6 • Fill in the blanks

The electrical _________ in the house was faulty and caused the lights to flicker.

• katydid

• penguin

• blatant

• circuit

The _________ diligently gathered evidence to solve the mysterious crime.

• circuit

• katydid

• investigator

• awkwardness

The patient was _________ to a specialist for further evaluation.

• opossum

• referred

• requirement

• genetics

The _________ disregard for the rules was evident in his actions.

• penguin

• blatant

• questionable

• numerator

The firefighters worked tirelessly to clear away the _________ after the car accident.

• vinegar

• wreckage

• referred

• genetics

The _________ represents the top number in a fraction.

• basilica

• penguin

• numerator

• questionable

The evidence presented was highly _________ and raised doubts about the truth of the claim.

• vinegar

• referred

• questionable

• circuit

I spotted a _________ perched on a leaf during my nature hike.

• jaguar

• katydid

• numerator

• penguin

The _________ waddled across the snowy landscape.

• penguin

• vinegar

• cheddar

• basilica

Don't be surprised if you spot an _________ hiding in your backyard at night.

• opossum

• wreckage

• deceitful

• numerator