2-12/2-16 Gallagher Vocab

 Despite the fun party atmosphere, Jenna stayed ​ (a)   observing from a corner rather than joining in.

• aloof,
• engaging
• participating

Faced with the closed road, they had to take an ​ (a)   route to reach their destination on time.

• alternative
• detour
• shortcut

The ​ (a)   of the question made it difficult for the students to know exactly what was being asked of them.

• ambiguity
• clarity
• simplicity

My grandfather loved to tell ​ (a)   from his childhood to entertain us.

• anecdotes
• jokes
• recipes

Voter ​ (a)   is a significant concern, as it leads to lower turnout at elections.

• apathy
• enthusiasm
• indifference

The decision to choose one applicant over another seemed ​ (a)   , with no clear reasoning given.

• arbitrary
• random
• logical
• rational

The teacher needed to ​ (a)   her authority in the classroom to maintain order.

• assert
• negotiate
• surrender

He ​ (a)   they would agree with his plan, but he was surprised when they voiced their concerns.

• assumed
• hoped
• knew

The family sought ​ (a)   in a new country to escape the conflict in their homeland.

• asylum
• vacation
• employment

Her​ (a)   plan to start a business with very little money surprised everyone.

• audacious
• cautious
• reckless