Vocabulary in Real-Life Contexts

In a group project, Sarah was the only one who consistently checked the details and ensured everything was done correctly. Which word best describes Sarah's behavior?

• Apathetic

• Conscientious

• Supercilious

• Incredulous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

When John heard the unbelievable news, he was _______ and couldn't believe it was true.

• Complacent

• Incredulous

• Haughtily

• Erroneous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Despite the team's efforts, the manager looked at their proposal with _______ and dismissed it without consideration.

• Disdain

• Reciprocal

• Apathetic

• Conscientious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Mark's _______ attitude made him believe he was better than everyone else in the room.

• Erroneous

• Apathetic

• Supercilious

• Reciprocal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The teacher gave a subtle _______ that there would be a surprise quiz the next day.

• Intimation

• Complacent

• Haughtily

• Erroneous

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

After achieving his goals, Tom became _______ and stopped striving for improvement.

• Apathetic

• Complacent

• Incredulous

• Disdain

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The _______ nature of their relationship meant that both parties benefited equally.

• Reciprocal

• Erroneous

• Haughtily

• Conscientious

Jessica's _______ remarks about her classmates made her unpopular among her peers.

• Apathetic

• Haughtily

• Incredulous

• Supercilious

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The report contained several _______ statements that needed correction before publication.

• Erroneous

• Conscientious

• Disdain

• Apathetic

Despite the exciting news, Lisa remained _______ and showed no interest in the event.

• Apathetic

• Intimation

• Complacent

• Reciprocal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4