Vocabulary: List 2 (Alma)

Which sentence correctly uses the word agile?

• The baby was agile, constantly crawling in slow motion.

• The dog was very agile, staying completely still for hours.

• The cat was so agile, it leapt gracefully from one tree to another without hesitation.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word chronic?

• His chronic energy made him the fastest runner in the team.

• She dealt with chronic migraines, which she had experienced for years.

• The movie was chronic and lasted only a few minutes.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence correctly uses the word dwindle?

• The campfire began to dwindle as the wood burned down.

• Her excitement dwindled as she grew more and more thrilled.

• The team’s score dwindled when they scored five more points.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word eccentric?

• The artist was known for his eccentric style, wearing mismatched shoes and painting with forks.

• The performer was eccentric, blending perfectly with the crowd.

• The book was about an eccentric inventor who followed every rule strictly.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence correctly uses the word flounder?

• The experienced swimmer was floundering, smoothly gliding through the water.

• After missing several days of class, he began to flounder during the test.

• The new intern seemed to flounder, quickly mastering all tasks on her first day.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence correctly uses the word impose?

• She was kind enough to impose, bringing dessert to the party.

• They tried to impose their happiness, avoiding any work at all.

• It’s unfair to impose strict deadlines without consulting the team first.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence correctly uses the word lax?

• His lax attitude meant he was always on high alert.

• Her lax behavior ensured the project was completed on time.

• The teacher’s lax rules made the classroom chaotic and noisy.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence correctly uses the word lull?

• A lull erupted when the band began to play.

• The crowd experienced a lull, cheering louder than ever.

• The gentle waves created a lull that made her fall asleep on the beach.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence correctly uses the word meticulous?

• He was meticulous, rushing through the report in record time.

• Her meticulous planning ensured every detail of the event was perfect.

• The painter's meticulous strokes were careless and messy.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which sentence correctly uses the word oblige?

• He was obliged, ignoring any requests for assistance.

• She felt obliged to help her neighbor carry groceries up the stairs.

• They refused to oblige, agreeing to all the terms of the contract.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F