Vocabulary Set 13

Despite the storm clouds gathering in the distance, Maya could still __________ the faint outline of the mountains on the horizon.

• mar

• elation

• perceive

• prohibit

The graffiti on the school walls began to __________ the once-pristine appearance of the building.

• mar

• unobtrusive

• perceive

• contemptuous

When Alex won first place in the state competition, he was filled with __________ and couldn’t stop smiling.

• contemptuous

• elation

• mar

• unobtrusive

The new school rule will __________ students from using their phones during class unless given permission.

• prohibit

• perceive

• elation

• mar

The woman gave a __________ glance at the clerk who had refused to give her a refund, making it clear she thought she was superior.

• unobtrusive

• mar

• contemptuous

• elation

Even though the famous author was at the event, he remained __________, sitting quietly in the back rather than drawing attention to himself.

• prohibit

• unobtrusive

• contemptuous

• perceive

The deep scratch on the surface of the wooden table began to __________ its smooth, polished finish.

• perceive

• mar

• prohibit

• elation

It was difficult to __________ what she was saying because the microphone kept cutting out.

• mar

• prohibit

• perceive

• contemptuous

The coach’s face showed __________ disapproval when the player argued with the referee’s decision.

• unobtrusive

• elation

• contemptuous

• mar

The principal decided to __________ students from leaving the school building during lunch.

• prohibit

• perceive

• mar

• contemptuous