Worksheets2nd 9 weeks words 11-20
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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.
crony
attire
proxy
scavenger
While investigating the crime scene, the city detectives found a _______________ message left by the suspect, but they were unable to decipher it.
cryptic
divergent
fervent
crony
The team thought they scored the winning touchdown, but a holding call on an offensive lineman _______________ the score.
plummeted
diverged
rankled
nullified
On September 29, 2008, the Dow Jones Industrial average ___________________ 778 points, marking the largest point drop in history.
diverged
nullified
plummeted
rankled
"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!"
attire
scavenger
proxy
crony
Joe ______________ Betty whenever he told her of his last-minute plans with his awkward friends.
diverged
plummeted
nullified
rankled
After a teary and heartfelt discussion, the two senior college students decided that their relationship would have to end due to ________________ career choices.
fervent
divergent
cryptic
scavenger
In 1920s Chicago, Al Capone and his ____________ led the Mafia during it's heyday of unending profits and bootlegging during Prohibition.
cronies
scavengers
attires
proxies
Feasting on dead flesh, _________________ still roam the African grasslands looking for injured or juvenile animals to devour.
cronies
attire
scavengers
proxies
Cheering until their voices went hoarse, the ____________ Tottenham fans cheered on the Spurs to the English Premier League football (soccer) title.
rankle
cryptic
fervent
divergent
