Unit 4 Vocabulary Practice

Nina decided to take a spontaneous trip on a _____ to the beach.

• pout

• whim

• yearn

• waver

She decided to _____ her new dress at the party, getting everyone’s attention.

• flaunt

• yearn

• propel

• waver

Many people _____ for the days when children used to be able to play safely outside.

• waver

• yearn

• pout

• propel

When faced with a difficult decision, Karla began to _____ between moving to a new city or staying with her ailing mother.

• propel

• flaunt

• waver

• pout

When she didn’t get her way, she decided to _____ and fold her arms.

• yearn

• pout

• propel

• whim

The strong winds helped _____ the sailboat across the water.

• waver

• propel

• flaunt

• yearn

The fisherman used a bright worm as a ______ to attract the fish.

• chide

• lure

• solitude

• contorted

The Australian break dancer’s body ______ skillfully as she moved through her complex routine.

• chide

• contorted

• twisted

• gaunt

• solitude

Near the calm ocean, Elza found a sense of ______ that allowed her to reflect on her thoughts.

• solitude

• lure

• chide

• gaunt

• chaos

Mrs. Wilson decided to ______ her daughter for not properly watching her baby brother.

• chide

• contorted

• praise

• gaunt

• lure