Vocabulary List #2

Which sentence uses the word "fragile" correctly?

• The fragile vase shattered when it fell off the table.
• The fragile mountain stood tall against the storm.
• He felt fragile after lifting the heavy weights.
• The fragile elephant danced gracefully in the circus.

Which sentence uses the word "vast" correctly?

• She had collection of vast, tiny stamps.

• The vast ant was smaller than a grain of sand.
• The vast cat slept on the windowsill.
• The vast ocean stretched as far as the eye could see.

Which sentence uses the word "swagger" correctly?

• He showed his swagger by being quiet and reserved.
• She danced with swagger in a very shy manner.
• They lost the game with swagger and no effort.
• He walked into the room with a swagger that turned heads.

Which sentence uses the word "vivid" correctly?

• The artist used vivid colors in her painting.
• The book was vivid with historical facts.
• He had a vivid memory of the event that he couldn't remember.

• The vivid sound of the music filled the room.

Which sentence uses the word "soothe" correctly?

• The storm began to soothe the landscape.
• He tried to soothe the loud music.
• She sang a lullaby to soothe the crying baby.
• She used a blanket to soothe the cold.

Which sentence uses the word "glutton" correctly?

• She was a glutton for punishment during the marathon, smiling the whole way.

• He was such a glutton that he finished the entire pizza by himself.
• The glutton of the story was a wise old man.
• He gluttoned his way through the exam with ease.

Which sentence uses the word "irate" correctly?

• The irate customer was very pleased with the service.
• The irate dog barked happily at the mailman.
• The irate teacher praised the students for their hard work.
• The irate customer demanded to speak to the manager.

Which sentence uses the word "prompt" correctly?

• The prompt was late in arriving at the meeting.
• She made a prompt decision after carefully deliberating over the consequences.

• He set three alarms because he wanted to be on time; however, he arrived promptly 30 minutes after the appointment had begun.

• The teacher gave a prompt response to the student's question.

Which sentence uses the word "dictator" correctly?

• The dictator was known for his charitable contributions to society.
• The dictator organized a peaceful protest for democracy.
• The dictator was a popular leader who encouraged free speech.
• The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing any opposition.

Which sentence uses the word "intoxicated" correctly?

• She felt intoxicated after drinking water.
• After the party, he felt intoxicated and needed a ride home.
• The intoxicated dog barked loudly.
• He was intoxicated by the beautiful scenery.