The ________ bedroom can fit all of our furniture with lots of space left over.

Jake wrote clearly and to the point, avoiding any __________.

The ______ clown did a flip without dropping any of the balls he was juggling.

Politicians must be masters of _________ as they give important speeches frequently.

Kyle's _______ musical ability presented itself during his very first piano lesson.

The first three to finish the race broke world records and were awarded trophies for their ___________ performances.

Ana was a __________ among the other girls in school; they ignored her.

My grandfather loves to ________ the newspaper on Saturdays, making sure he reads every single story

A pacifier can often _________ a crying baby.

The editor will ______ the very long article so it fits on one page.

Zion read the movie's ________ to see if the plot sounded interesting before buying a ticket.

Everyone groaned when the father of the bride got up to give a speech because he is known to be quite __________.

In the fall, our supermarket always boasts a _________ display of apples.

to scold angrily.

to act superior to someone else

to openly disregard

to intrude on a territory or domain

to escape or avoid, usually through clever means.

to bring about or initiate.

to speak harmful truths about.

grouchy and argumentative.

angered by unjust treatment.

wary, cautious

no longer emotionally close to someone; alienated

an uproar, usually from a crowd shouting disapproval.

a belief or act that contradicts religious orthodoxy

one who attacks cherished beliefs.

a person who thinks independently

Which word means "showy" or "strikingly bold"?

A diatribe is

Which word means "a superficial appearance"?

If someone accuses you of being insolent, they're saying you're being ________.

"To Hindus, to whom cows are sacred, the mass slaughter of cattle is considered sacrilegious." What does the underlined word mean?

To waste away from disuse is to ____________.

"a perso who does not accept a particular faith"

An enigma is ________.

To absolve someone is to ___________.

A person who follows a conventional or customary lifestyle is considered _______.

Leonardo DiCaprio is a well-known ____________. He gives a lot of money away to charities, specifically to those supporting people affected by environmental issues.

It was my first day on the job. I was a __________ and I didn't even know how to clock in! I felt like such a novice.

Charlie D'Amelio claimed to be the ___________ of many dance trends on TikTok, but it turns out many of her dances were started by others with less notoriety.

Unfortunately, many people were persuaded to vote for a ___________ who relied heavily on fear, anger, and xenophobia, rather than truth and logic.

I like to think of myself as a ____________ of superhero movies. I have a great interest in them and have thoroughly researched every origin story.

My brother claims to love superhero movies just as much as me, but I know he's just a ____________. He doesn't even know the difference between The Riddler and The Joker!

Many political ________(s) had something to say about the demagogue. It seemed like four years of nonstop news commentary.

One reason many people support demagogues is because they are also _________(s). They like to go against popular beliefs to stir up enthusiasm.

I wish more people were __________(s) for important causes like caring for the environment and ending poverty.

The Riddler was a __________ . He blamed everyone in Gotham for his difficult youth and had a general hatred for all humankind.

After I graduated, I felt ___________; I was free to set my own schedule and was no longer restrained by the requirements of high school.

I always have to tell my friend to "read the room" because she can act __________, burping loudly and making phone calls on "speaker".

I was ___________ by a banging sound in the attic and I slid deeper under my blankets to hide.

The way politicians acted as they questioned Hon. Ketanji Brown Jackson in her Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings was quite _________. I felt embarrassed by their behavior.

I was always jealous of my brother's __________ confidence when he played sports. I was always doubting myself.

Many of the Ukrainian people are incredibly courageous and seem _________ by the task at hand. They are very heroic.

Because the accusations were simply anecdotal and were __________ by others, she walked free due to the lack of evidence.

I was shocked that my best friend seemed _________ when I shared my drama, but she just said she was used to my antics. I wanted her to be just as upset as I was!

Mary was ___________ in class, she would always ask me for answers and avoided doing any work on her own. She even hired people to write her essays for her.

I am a big fan of Brie Larson, she seems really down-to-earth and ____________ for an actor.

A(n) ______________ look took over Laura's face when the teacher accused her of cheating and gave her a "0".

The actor entered the room with a _____________ attitude, nose in the air, with the expectation people almost bow before him, but most didn't even know who he was,

A ___________ smile crossed my friend's face when I realized he was being sarcastic about my new haircut.

I was disheartened by my teacher's ___________ response when I voiced genuine concern about the upcoming test.

I was ____________ about Putin's supposed reasons for invading Ukraine. I was sure there was more to the story.

I get irritated when everyone acts _____________ about big issues like climate change, saying things like they'll just move to Mars.

I have a genuine ___________ for tests and quizzes. Even though I told Ms. W I hate them, she still makes us do them. Rude.

Vanessa's objections to going to the gym on Friday were ____________. She voiced loudly that she would rather do ANYTHING ELSE.

Everyone thought Tina was sweet and nice, but behind closed doors, she had a __________ attitude and loved to criticize and demean others.

Carlos is always a bit _______ of new friendships because he's been burned before.

My little sister became a(n) ___________ when my mom made me take her to the movies with me and my friends.

My boyfriend is a(n) ________ of Taylor Swift. He knows all of her songs and proudly calls himself a "Swifty".

Yoda was Luke's _________ and taught him how to use The Force.

Many people originally viewed Elvis Presley as a(n) _________, believing he would corrupt the youth, and only later celebrated his music.

Loki was known to be unprincipled, a real ____________, as he took great enjoyment out of tricking others.

Loki was also a bit of a ____________, seeking out only what brought him pleasure even at his brother's expense.

Iron Man became a great _________ later in his life, helping others with his wealth as well as mentoring Spider Man.

Tony Stark's father, Howard Stark, was a great __________ . Many of his inventions helped the Avengers.

Later in his life Luke Skywalker was sought out because he was seen as a(n) ______ with much wisdom to impart on aspiring Jedi.

Greta Thunberg is a great __________ for the environment. We should all be inspired to fight for causes we believe in like she does.

having two possible meanings; able to be understood in two different ways

with a sideways glance, as with distrust

a person, especially a child, with no home or prospects

lacking in liveliness and flavor; dull

having many twists and turns; intricate and difficult to follow

moving awkwardly, especially causing collisions, accidents , or mishaps

lacking in strength, especially due to old age or illness

not trusting or believing in one's self; self-doubt

to have overpowering influence

the ability to anticipate future happenings or to plan for the future

professing beliefs or acting in opposition to one's true beliefs or actions; insincerity

occurring afterward

to strike repeatedly; to beat, as with a club

a desire to atone for wrongdoing

to talk harshly or critically of, particularly to speak false criticisms