Embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed.

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

• abashed

• instill

• pseudonym

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)

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

• bask

• aloof

• finesse

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

• (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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

• (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

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

• (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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Frank, direct, straightforward.

She was __________ about her feelings on the matter.

• Forthright

• Ostracize

• Defect

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm.

The host was ______, making everyone feel welcome.

• Purge

• Genial

• Flaunt

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6