The Namesake Vocabulary Chapters 6-12

After I spilled my entire coffee all over my white dress, I tried to _______ it by soaking it in bleach and spraying it with stain remover ; however, it was a lost cause.

• malaise

• appalled

• discombobulate

• salvage

The little boy's mother, usually patient and understanding, found her patience starting to _____ when he cried for an hour straight because he wanted pancakes instead of cereal.

• illicit

• wane

• remnant

• salvage

He was so hungry, he did not leave even the tiniest _____ of food on his plate.

• remnant

• dissertation

• malaise

• solace

Tired and cranky, she couldn't seem to get rid of the daily ______ that was affecting her relationships, her work, and her happiness.

• anomaly

• remnant

• malaise

• dissertation

The ______ audience finally quieted down when the lights went out and the movie began.

• auspicious

• diffident

• mundane

• vociferous

The clear sky and gentle breeze on their wedding day seemed like an _______ sign for a happy and prosperous future together.

• illicit

• mundane

• auspicious

• provincial

The authorities launched an investigation into the ______ trade of endangered species in the region.

• illicit

• mundane

• prestigious

• diffident

She gave a ______ smile as she stepped onto the stage, feeling shy and unsure of how her speech would be received.

• prestigious

• diffident

• mundane

• clandestine

The two spies held a _______ meeting in a dimly lit café, exchanging sensitive information without anyone noticing.

• vociferous

• prestigious

• auspicious

• clandestine

The meeting was filled with _______ details about scheduling, leaving little room for any creative ideas.

• illicit

• prestigious

• mundane

• precarious