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WorksheetsVocabulary Unit 2 Context Clues
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Ballerinas are ____ at dancing on their toes and spinning without falling down.
deceitul
adroit
averse
The student didn't put much effort proof-reading his paper. He simply gave a _____ glance and submitted it to his teacher.
feasible
averse
cursory
Recently, the newspapers _____ the heroic deeds of the nurses and doctors working in the ICUs.
duplicity
extol
amicable
"Officer, the woman was ____ waving her fists at my face, spitting and yelling at me to get out. I've never encountered such behavior before", said the witness.
averse
adroit
belligerent
Mother Teresa is considered a _____ person because she would feed the hungry and care for the sick.
benevolent
grimace
amicable
The couple said that it wasn't anyone's fault and that their separation is ________________.
amicable
averse
adroit
I cannot believe that my so-called "best friend" could be capable of such _____________ and go out with the person I liked first!
grimace
belligerent
duplicity
People are often ______ to voting to augment taxes even if the taxes are meant for the improvement of the town's roads or water supply.
averse
adroit
benevolent
'Do you think it is _________ to finish this 10 page paper the night before it is due?' asked the student--to which Mrs. Freeman stolidly responded, "No."
extol
cursory
feasible
I could tell the woman thought the man's pick-up line "Do you like raisins? How about a date?" was cheesy just by the _______ on her face.
belligerent
grimace
extol
The boy brushed off the insults and acted as if he were ________ to the gibes of the bullies.
quintessential
impetus
impervious
In Iranian culture, Gorma Sabzi is the _____ recipe that every Iranian woman knows how to cook.
quintessential
impetus
impervious
The increase in people infected with the virus was the _____ for many to get the vaccination.
quintessential
impetus
impervious
The road trip required _____ planning: every pitstop and every gas station mapped out before we set off.
meticulous
tepid
impervious
The problem is Starbucks coffee is that the coffee is never hot and always ____ at best. You're better off buying coffee from the school's new coffee shop!
meticulous
tepid
impervious
When Josie won the lottery, she swore she would not _______ to a life of poverty.
retrogress
scrutinize
annihilate
When you apply for a credit card, make sure you ______ every detail of the fine print for hidden fees and fines.
retrogress
scrutinize
meticulous
You need to complete your assignments before the end of the quarter because, right now, you're in ______ of failing the course.
jeopardy
annihilation
nostalgia
Old people are often overcome with _____ when they visit their elementary schools, remembering their first teachers.
jeopardy
annihilation
nostalgia
Scientists postulate that a meteor caused the ______ of all the dinosaurs. (Inspired by Jimmy). :)
jeopardy
annihilation
nostalgia
