6.2.4 Vocabulary Quiz

Jason loves to _________ about his soccer skills, but when the game started,

he realized that his opponent was even better than him.

• boast

• zeal

• taunt

• lavish

Lily ___________ about winning the spelling bee, and although her friends

were happy for her, they wished she had been more humble.

• boasted

• zeal

• taunted

• lavished

The principal had to ____________ the students for misbehaving,

but since it was their first offense, he only gave them a warning.

• censure

• mercenary

• deceive

• alter

Even though the mayor tried to explain his decision,

the city council continued to __________ him, and many citizens were upset.

• censure

• mercenary

• pacify

• alter

Even though they had been rivals for years, Jake and Noah remained __________,

and they shook hands after the debate.

• cordial

• furtive

• yearn

• taunt

The hotel staff was very ________ to the guests, but because of a mix-up with the reservations, some people had to wait for their rooms.

• cordial

• furtive

• yearn

• placate

Emily tried to _______ her little brother after he lost his toy,

but he kept crying until their mom found it.

• placate

• deceive

• utter

• reprimand

Although the teacher was frustrated, she tried to __________ the noisy students,

and eventually, they settled down.

• placate

• deceive

• utter

• reprimand

Sarah was so shocked by the surprise party that she couldn’t ___________ a single word,

but when she recovered, she thanked everyone.

• utter

• reprimand

• taunt

• regard

Although the baby had not learned to talk, he tried to _________ a few sounds,

and his parents were thrilled to hear him.

• utter

• reprimand

• taunt

• regard