MOD 3rd The Miracle Worker 3rd 10 Vocabulary quiz

Mary opened the door for her, and Denys was struck by her ________, weary face.

• deftly
• woebegone

Judy was snivelling and sobbing in the most ________ manner.

• avert
• woebegone

It consisted of a _____ of wool or linen, which was worn over a long and sometimes pleated linen dress.

• bide
• pinafore

She discovered a tear in the child's ______ and must mend it at once

• pinafore
• endeavor

Although soliciting donations to help rebuild the orphanage took a lot of time and energy, in the end everyone agreed it had been a very worthwhile ______.

• endeavor
• compunction

If you agree to chair the committee, we will _______ to provide you with all the support you need.

• endeavor
• avert

Sudan requires food immediately to _____ a humanitarian catastrophe.

• bide
• avert

Negotiations continued all day to _____ a major conflict.

• avert
• bide

Bill tossed Carmen's supply package to Alex, who _____ caught it.

• deferentual
• deferential
• deftly

He stopped at the last stall and ____ lifted the bucket over the gate, placing it on the floor with ease.

• pinafore
• deftly