Vocabulary #1 (sentences)

Use 'copious' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The author took copious notes during the lecture, filling several pages with information.

• The garden copioused flowers, but only a few bloomed.

• The chef prepared a copious meal for the guests, serving only a small portion.

• She had a copious amount of homework, but completed it in no time.

Which sentence uses 'tenacious' correctly?

• Her tenacious attitude made her give up easily.

• He was tenacious since he avoided all challenges.

• The tenacious cat slept all day, easily and without a care.

• Despite numerous setbacks, her tenacious spirit drove her to complete the marathon.

Which sentence uses 'surreptitious' correctly?

• He openly discussed his plans in a surreptitious manner. He had nothing to hide.

• He took a surreptitious glance at the answers on his neighbor's paper during the exam.

• She made a surreptitious announcement to the entire class so that everyone could hear.

• They held a surreptitious meeting in front of everyone. All were invited.

Which sentence uses 'voracious' correctly?

• The voracious reader devoured books every day, always hungry for more stories.

• The voracious chef prepared a small meal for the guests.

• The voracious athlete trained lightly, avoiding intense workouts.

• She was a voracious sleeper, always taking long naps.

Use 'officious' in a sentence that demonstrates its meaning.

• The officious waiter dropped the dishes.

• The officious clerk insisted on helping me fill out forms I already understood.

• She was officious in her love for soccer; it was her favorite.

• His officious attitude made him popular among his friends.

Which sentence uses 'spurious' correctly?

• The spurious data was confirmed to be correct by multiple experiments.

• She found the spurious evidence to be quite convincing.

• His argument was based on spurious research that was widely accepted by most doctors.

• The scientist dismissed the spurious results of the experiment as they were not based on valid data.

Which sentence uses 'onerous' correctly?

• The new regulations imposed an onerous burden on small businesses.

• The onerous fees were surprisingly low.

• The onerous task was completed with ease.

• She found hike quite onerous and enjoyable.

Use 'gregarious' in a sentence that reflects its definition.

• My gregarious father is frequently busy with work; he doesn't enjoy going out to parties.

• The gregarious cat sat quietly in the corner.

• She was known for her introverted and gregarious nature which made her seem shy.

• She was gregarious, always surrounded by friends and eager to meet new people.

Which sentence uses 'pious' correctly?

• She piously ignored the charity requests; she didn't have any desire to donate to the church.

• The pious man never missed a football game on Sundays.

• His pious attitude caused him behavior problems; he just couldn't sit still.

• The pious woman spent her Sundays volunteering at the church and praying for those in need.

Which sentence uses 'scrupulous' correctly?

• The scrupulous chef threw ingredients together without measuring them.

• The scrupulous editor meticulously checked every word and punctuation mark in the manuscript.

• The scrupulous student ignored the assignment and played video games instead.

• The scrupulous athlete skipped practice and ate junk food.