Word Knowledge - Fill In the Blank - 121 through 169

The explorer’s journey was ___ with many unexpected challenges.

• Smooth

• Arduous

• Easy

• Carefree

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The artist’s style is often described as ___ because it can be interpreted in many ways.

• Clear

• Ambiguous

• Definite

• Precise

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The lawyer tried to ___ the witness’s statement during cross-examination.

• Confirm

• Contradict

• Support

• Corroborate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The charity relies on donations to ___ its work helping those in need.

• Neglect

• Fund

• Abandon

• Refuse

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The manager was known for his ___ approach to problem-solving.

• Reckless

• Judicious

• Impulsive

• Careless

The scientist made an important ___ about the behavior of the new species.

• Guess

• Observation

• Mistake

• Assumption

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The crowd’s reaction was so ___ it was clear they disapproved of the decision.

• Jubilant

• Hostile

• Friendly

• Amiable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The company took steps to ___ the risk of a security breach.

• Increase

• Avert

• Invite

• Encourage

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The politician’s speech was filled with ___ promises that lacked concrete plans.

• Meaningful

• Ambiguous

• Clear

• Precise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The charity event was a ___ success, raising more money than expected.

• Disappointing

• Tremendous

• Minor

• Failure

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D