Vocabulary list #1

Which sentence correctly uses the word “annual”?

• The family has an annual barbecue every summer.

• The store sells annual items every week.

• He celebrates his annual birthday party every month.

• The event was canceled for the annual year.

Which of the following sentences uses the word “grotesque” correctly?

• The woman’s dress was grotesque with bright colors.

• The grotesque statues in the museum were truly stunning.

• The costume store had grotesque masks, including one of a zombie.

• He looked grotesque at the party because of his perfect outfit.

Which sentence correctly uses the word “gawk”?

• The children gawked at the magic trick during the show.

• He gawked down the hallway looking for his shoes.

• The athlete gawked through the crowd after winning.

• She gawked at the beautiful sunset and took a photo.

Which of the following sentences uses the word “obese” correctly?

• The meal was delicious, but it was too obese for my taste.
• The doctor advised her to lose weight because she was obese.
• She felt happy and confident, never considering herself obese.
• He went to the gym to become obese.

Which sentence uses the word “toxic” correctly?

• The toxic plant caused rashes when touched.

• The toxic smell was sweet and pleasant.

• The toxic ice cream tasted delicious.

• The toxic ocean breeze made everyone feel calm.

Which sentence correctly uses the word “blunder”?

• After making a blunder, he apologized for the mistake.

• The blunder in the movie was a great success.

• The teacher gave a blunder to the students for their hard work.

• Her blunder made her famous for her great skill.

Which sentence correctly uses the word “bicker”?

• The siblings bickered over who would get the last piece of cake.

• They bickered peacefully while studying for the test.

• The team bickered about how to improve their game strategy.

• The teacher encouraged the students to bicker during class discussions.

Which sentence uses the word "brutal" correctly?

• The brutal flower bloomed beautifully in the garden.
• He gave a brutal compliment that made her smile.
• The brutal winter left many without shelter.
• The brutal kindness of the volunteers was heartwarming.

Which sentence uses the word "feline" correctly?

• The feline gracefully leaped onto the wall.
• The feline is a type of dog.
• She adopted a feline from the shelter that was actually a bird.
• Feline is a term used for reptiles.

Which sentence used the term "tyrant" correctly?

• The hero was labeled a tyrant for saving the village from invaders.
• The dictator was considered a tyrant for his oppressive regime.
• The king was praised as a tyrant for his fair leadership.
• The teacher was called a tyrant for her lenient grading policy.