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2nd 9 weeks words 11-20

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Because the homeowner was going to be at work, he gave his ___________ to his neighbor so she could vote for him at the annual homeowners meeting.

a)

crony

b)

attire

c)

proxy

d)

scavenger

2.

While investigating the crime scene, the city detectives found a _______________ message left by the suspect, but they were unable to decipher it.

a)

cryptic

b)

divergent

c)

fervent

d)

crony

3.

The team thought they scored the winning touchdown, but a holding call on an offensive lineman _______________ the score.

a)

plummeted

b)

diverged

c)

rankled

d)

nullified

4.

On September 29, 2008, the Dow Jones Industrial average ___________________ 778 points, marking the largest point drop in history.

a)

diverged

b)

nullified

c)

plummeted

d)

rankled

5.

"Bobby," called Bobby's mom from downstairs, "you need to update your _________ from those shabby beater clothes to business clothes if you're gonna work on Wall Street!"

a)

attire

b)

scavenger

c)

proxy

d)

crony

6.

Joe ______________ Betty whenever he told her of his last-minute plans with his awkward friends.

a)

diverged

b)

plummeted

c)

nullified

d)

rankled

7.

After a teary and heartfelt discussion, the two senior college students decided that their relationship would have to end due to ________________ career choices.

a)

fervent

b)

divergent

c)

cryptic

d)

scavenger

8.

In 1920s Chicago, Al Capone and his ____________ led the Mafia during it's heyday of unending profits and bootlegging during Prohibition.

a)

cronies

b)

scavengers

c)

attires

d)

proxies

9.

Feasting on dead flesh, _________________ still roam the African grasslands looking for injured or juvenile animals to devour.

a)

cronies

b)

attire

c)

scavengers

d)

proxies

10.

Cheering until their voices went hoarse, the ____________ Tottenham fans cheered on the Spurs to the English Premier League football (soccer) title.

a)

rankle

b)

cryptic

c)

fervent

d)

divergent