Wordly Wise 3000 Grade 10 Lesson 13a

Someone tweeted: 'This math homework is impossible! Should I skip practice or miss the concert?' Which vocabulary word best describes their _?

• dilemma

• carnage

• pretext

• foment

In 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' the __ cast of Spider-People represents different universes, cultures, and animation styles.

• somnolent

• singular

• diverse

• stalwart

During climate change discussions, scientists emphasize the need to __ the effects of global warming through immediate action.

• flout

• mitigate

• foment

• belie

This student's __ behavior suggests they pulled an all-nighter studying.

• mandatory

• somnolent

• stalwart

• singular

Your friend asks to copy your homework. Being a(n) __ student, you refuse despite peer pressure.

• adjunct

• diverse

• stalwart

• somnolent

Complete this text conversation using the correct vocabulary word: Friend: 'Why aren't you at the party?' You: 'My parents said attendance at family dinner is __ tonight.'

• singular

• mandatory

• diverse

• adjunct

A student uses a fake illness as a(n) __ to skip their presentation.

• pretext

• carnage

• insurrection

• dilemma

After watching a news clip about peaceful protesters: The demonstrators refused to __ the city's new regulations about public gatherings.

• mitigate

• eradicate

• flout

• foment

In your first job interview, the interviewer asks about a time you faced a challenge. Your response should demonstrate your __ character.

• somnolent

• stalwart

• diverse

• singular

Your dog ate your homework, your car got a flat tire, and your alarm didn't go off. The __ in your room suggests your pet hamster had a party too.

• dilemma

• carnage

• pretext

• insurrection