ATTWN ch 1-4 Vocabulary Quiz

Contort (verb)

• The contort tree provided ample shade in the park.

• The acrobat managed to contort his body into unbelievable shapes during the performance.

• Her laughter contorted the room.

• The contort of the conversation made everyone uncomfortable.

Ferret (verb)

• The ferret curled up in its cozy bed.

• She decided to ferret out the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.

• The ferret danced joyfully in the meadow.

• He ferreted the keys from his pocket.

Impromptu (adj)

• They had an impromptu picnic in the park.

• The impromptu architecture competition was carefully planned.

• The impromptu rain shower caught them off guard.

• His impromptu decision led to success.

Purport (VERB)

• The book's purport was to entertain and amuse.

• "I was a good deal mortified at the purport of this letter." (Sir Walter Scott)

• The purport of the melody was emotional depth.

• Do you purport to spend the rest of your life on that couch, or do you think you might get a job someday?

Caustic (adj)

• The caustic smell of flowers filled the air.

• Her caustic remarks left everyone in shock.

• The caustic river provided a serene backdrop.

• He caustically apologized for the mistake.

Habitual (adj)

• The habitual sunrise was a breathtaking sight.

• It took him a while to break the habitual morning routine.

• The habitual rainstorm surprised everyone.

• She habitualized the new task effortlessly.

Adroitly (adv)

• He adroitly juggled the colorful balls.

• The adroit cat napped lazily on the windowsill.

• The adroitly painted mural was a masterpiece.

• She adroitly tripped over the rug.

Iniquitous (adj)

• The iniquitous plan was executed flawlessly.

• The iniquitous cat tipped over the vase.

• Her smile was iniquitous and inviting.

• They discovered the iniquitous treasures hidden in the cave.

Forage (verb)

• The chef foraged for fresh herbs in the garden.

• The forage of the forest was a peaceful retreat.

• They foraged for the lost keys in the apartment.

• The chef decided to forage for fresh herbs in the recipe book.

Surreptitious (adj)

• The surreptitious puppy wagged its tail eagerly.

• I surreptitiously watered my plants with coffee instead of plain water, thinking they would appreciate the caffeine boost

• The surreptitious moonlit night inspired poetry.

• He surreptitiously whispered the secret.