Sadlier Level C Unit 6

Embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed.

She felt _______ when she tripped in front of the crowd.

• abashed

• instill

• pseudonym

Withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)

• He stayed _____ from the argument, not wanting to take sides.

• bask

• aloof

• finesse

Great mental suffering, distress, or pain; (v.) to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow

The loss of her pet caused her great _______.

• Defect

• Anguish

• Flaunt

• (v.) To pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together into a system, (adj.) Able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully.

The speaker was able to __________ her ideas clearly.

• Scapegoat

• Resolute

• Articulate

To be in, or expose oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from.

The cat ______ in the warm sunlight on the porch.

• Forthright

• Basked

• Ostracized

• (n.) An imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind. (v.) To desert a cause or organization.

The phone had a ______ that made it stop working.

• Defect

• Abashed

• Purge

• (n.) Delicate skill; tact and cleverness. (v.) To accomplish something by cleverness, good judgment, or skillful evasion.

It takes _______ to negotiate a difficult deal successfully.

• Premonition

• Finesse

• Rehabilitate

To wave or flutter showily; to display in a conceited, offensive way.

He likes to ______ his new car by driving it around town.

• Retentive

• Repercussion

• Flaunt

Frank, direct, straightforward.

She was __________ about her feelings on the matter.

• Forthright

• Ostracize

• Defect

Cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm.

The host was ______, making everyone feel welcome.

• Purge

• Genial

• Flaunt