The Art of Suspense List 1

to get, receive, or earn something

• genial

• acquire

• offend

• justify

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Friendly, cheerful, and warm

• genial

• ruthless

• vindictive

• intrigue

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

to raise one’s curiosity or interest

• justify

• acquire

• intrigue

• genial

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

to explain or give a good reason for

• offensive

• justify

• ruthless

• vindictive

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

disgusting and deeply upsetting

• justify

• acquire

• intrigue

• offensive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

cruel and unworried about causing pain to others

• ruthless

• vindictive

• intrigue

• justify

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

having or showing a desire for revenge

• acquire

• offensive

• vindictive

• justify

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Although he didn't like his dad's new girlfriend, Max tried to be ________ when he saw her.

• genial
• justify

• vindictive

• offends

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

When Mr. Brown didn't give Eleanor a part in the play, she _______ tried to get him fired!

• genial

• vindictively

• justify

• ruthless

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Donnel saved up his money he could ________ a car.

• genial

• ruthless

• intrigue

• acquire

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4