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12th Grade Vocab Review Lists 1-20

Total questions: 164

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
attractive and impressive through being richly colorful; beautiful
a)
introspection
b)
nonchalant
c)
pensive
d)
resplendent
2.
eating too much or overindulging in something
a)
gluttony
b)
introspection
c)
nonchalant
d)
pensive
3.
examining your own thoughts, feelings, behaviors
a)
gluttony
b)
introspection
c)
nonchalant
d)
pensive
4.
cool, calm, collected
a)
gluttony
b)
introspection
c)
nonchalant
d)
resplendent
5.
thoughtful
a)
gluttony
b)
nonchalant
c)
pensive
d)
resplendent
6.
careless or irresponsible
a)
abysmal
b)
feckless
c)
copious
d)
lucrative
7.
extremely bad (as in a performance)
a)
abysmal
b)
feckless
c)
copious
d)
malicious
8.
a lot of something
a)
abysmal
b)
feckless
c)
copious
d)
lucrative
9.
profitable
a)
feckless
b)
copious
c)
lucrative
d)
malicious
10.
meant to hurt or harm
a)
abysmal
b)
copious
c)
gluttony
d)
malicious
11.
bubbly or lively
a)
introspection
b)
effervescent
c)
culpable
d)
pensive
12.
deserving blame
a)
introspection
b)
compunction
c)
culpable
d)
pensive
13.
After wrecking her car, Abby stared _____________ out the bus windows. She was extremely sorrowful that she no longer had a vehicle to drive.
a)
effervescently
b)
insouciantly
c)
culpably
d)
plaintively
14.
After buying and eating $20 worth of snacks in English, Haiden later regretted his _________.
a)
introspection
b)
gluttony
c)
pensive
d)
resplendent
15.
It took a lot of ___________, but Hunter finally came to the conclusion that he was wrong for lying to his mother and he apologized profusely to her for doing so.
a)
pensive
b)
nonchalant
c)
introspection
d)
gluttony
16.
Everyone was shocked when Mrs. Keim began screaming at Ian for using his cell phone. She is usually so _____________ and doesn't get upset easily!
a)
nonchalant
b)
introspection
c)
malicious
d)
affluent
17.
One positive thing I have heard about Mr. Keim's class is that he shares many _____________(s). Students seem to enjoy his story-telling ability.
a)
destitute
b)
nonchalant
c)
introspection
d)
anecdote
18.
The cherry blossoms in the southern states are ____________ this time of year. Trees are covered with beautiful flowers of pink and white.
a)
pensive
b)
resplendent
c)
gluttony
d)
unfettered
19.
Putting your cell phone in the box on a daily basis should ________ your grade.
a)
stringent
b)
bolster
c)
pilfer
d)
condone
20.
No one is used to seeing Caleb with a __________ look on his face. He is never serious!
a)
pensive
b)
anecdote
c)
resplendent
d)
adroit
21.
It was obvious that Mitchel did his math assignment in a ______________ fashion. He put little to no effort into it.
a)
perfunctory
b)
bemoan
c)
nuance
d)
clarity
22.
Normally students ____________ homework; however, when I told my tenth graders that they had to complete their essay in class only, they complained about not being able to take it home to work on.
a)
clarity
b)
bemoan
c)
gluttony
d)
introspection
23.
After a good night's sleep, Trinity had more ____________ to approach the problem at hand. It is amazing how much more clear the solution was when she was well-rested.
a)
innate
b)
clarity
c)
eloquent
d)
introspection
24.
There was definitely a _____________ between absences and failing grades.
a)
correlation
b)
subterfuge
c)
innate
d)
egregious
25.
If you are able to experience the insouciant days of summer, then you most likely understand what it means to have days where you are ______________, full of energy.
a)
effervescent
b)
culpable
c)
obscure
d)
disconcerting
26.
Nothing is more frustrating than giving __________ directions that list exactly what you are to do in a step by step manner and having students who still don't know what they are doing.
a)
poignant
b)
famished
c)
insolent
d)
explicit
27.
Ryder felt no ______________ when cheating on his math homework. His only goal was to have something to turn in, no matter how he got it done!
a)
effervescent
b)
plaintively
c)
compunction
d)
culpable
28.
Kirsten feels that there are certain students in her class whose behavior is __________________! It is absolutely outrageous!
a)
adroit
b)
compunction
c)
brevity
d)
ludicrous
29.
Mrs. Keim _____________ included the same sentence 2 times in the same test.
a)
inadvertently
b)
insolently
c)
formidably
d)
compliantly
30.
Matt felt that Mrs. Keim's comments about his grade were ______________. He was currently passing all of his classes, so there was no reason for her to say he was failing.
a)
unfounded
b)
adroit
c)
audacious
d)
refute
31.
ReAnna did not realize the child she was babysitting would be so _____________. That kid wanted their sandwich cut into 6 equal pieces, exactly 18 potato chips, and chocolate milk with only one and a half tablespoons of chocolate syrup.
a)
jubilant
b)
finicky
c)
nomadic
d)
audacious
32.
An _______ sculptor can turn a lump of clay into an object of great beauty.
a)
ostentatious
b)
abysmal
c)
adroit
d)
unfounded
33.
My boss was _________ when I left early without permission. I was called into his office and yelled at for over an hour the next day.
a)
abysmal
b)
askew
c)
livid
d)
vilify
34.
The ______ talking in fourth period drove Mrs. Keim crazy! The students just would not stop talking!
a)
abysmal
b)
incessant
c)
livid
d)
unfounded
35.
When I was in high school, the drug dogs searched the parking lot and hit on my car. The teachers all knew the suspicions were ________ and told me they knew there was no way the dogs were any good. Turned out it was a thermos of sloppy joe that rolled under my spare tire!
a)
audacious
b)
unfounded
c)
adroit
d)
livid
36.
No one bothered to _______ Jackson's claim that Mrs. Keim did not tell the class about the upcoming quiz. They sat silently and hoped that no one would prove him wrong.
a)
refute
b)
supercilious
c)
intimation
d)
vilify
37.
The directions on the essay assignment were so ________ that even the best students were not sure what they were to write about!
a)
obscure
b)
histrionics
c)
engrossed
d)
ostentatious
38.
Students were definitely ___________ in the story when Mrs. Keim was reading aloud. They were silent and listening intently to hear what happens to Piggy, as he's obviously the favorite.
a)
engrossed
b)
loquacious
c)
supercilious
d)
askew
39.
Teachers are allowed to use their ______ when giving extra credit opportunities.
a)
discretion
b)
histrionics
c)
livid
d)
resplendent
40.
It is _________ to expect teachers to respond to emails after their working hours.
a)
ludicrous
b)
ostentatious
c)
supercilious
d)
livid
41.
When Laisha began to stress about going away to college, we had to _________ her fears.
a)
assuage
b)
vilify
c)
adroit
d)
correlation
42.

Inflexible, immovable, obstinate

a)

placid

b)

formidible

c)

incredulous

d)

adamant

43.

another word for stubborn; especially in keeping an opinion

a)

Adamant

b)

Amiable

c)

Acclaimed

d)

Apathetic

44.

uninterested, bored, or showing no emotion

a)

Arbitrary

b)

Adamant

c)

Apathetic

d)

Acclaimed

45.

unyielding; firm in opinion

a)

adamant

b)

affable

c)

abate

d)

agnostic

46.
to forgive or overlook
a)
solicitously
b)
condone
c)
imperative
d)
scruple
47.

Our parents have always made it crystal clear to us that they do not ____________ rude behavior.

a)

adherent

b)

altercation

c)

cherubic

d)

condone

48.

synonym: ignore, wink at, look the other way

a)

abridge

b)

condone

c)

cherubic

d)

adherent

49.

Although Dr. Simpson often seems rude, we _______________________ his bad manners because of the many kind things he’s done for our family over the years.

a)

contemplate

b)

condone

c)

gape

d)

precedent

50.

To steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value.

a)

incessant

b)

pilfer

c)

bemoan

d)

abhorrent

51.

An employee who ________________ from the petty cash box will get caught sooner or later.

a)

inevitable

b)

pilfers

c)

livid

d)

c

52.

synonym: rob, swipe

a)

plaintively

b)

pilfer

c)

condone

d)

irate

53.
chief in importance, above all others
a)
paramount
b)

plaintively

c)

languid

d)

loquacious

54.

most important; superior

a)

correlate

b)

deft

c)

pertinent

d)

paramount

55.

More important than anything else; supreme

a)

paramount

b)

condone

c)

pilfer

d)

abhorrent

56.

Choose the word that means the same as supreme.

a)

paramount

b)

supercilious

c)

languid

d)

deft

57.

Choosing to complete assignments in a timely manner should be ___________ if you wish to succeed in college.

a)

supercilious

b)

paramount

c)

ostentatious

d)

adamant

58.

Which are antonyms for inevitable?

a)

unavoidable, destined

b)

preventable, avoidable

c)

inedible, poisonous

59.

Incapable of being avoided or prevented

a)

inevitable

b)

innate

c)

assuage

d)

languid

60.

Success is ______________ if you work tenaciously and don't let anything get in your way.

a)

inevitable

b)

correlation

c)

innate

d)

intuitive

61.

It was ____________ that the boy would be in trouble when he missed his curfew for two days in a row.

a)

nuance

b)

contentious

c)

uncouth

d)

inevitable

62.

The person______________ argued his innocence with the police.

a)

inevitably

b)

disposition

c)

acquisition

d)

vehemently

63.

antonym is escapable

a)

inevitable

b)

egregious

c)

flabbergasted

d)

b

64.

It is going to happen no matter what. It is _________.

a)

inevitable

b)

condoned

c)

pilfered

d)

languid

65.

Which word means: to persuade someone to do something by talking to the person gently and kindly?

a)

brevity

b)

coax

c)

ludicrous

d)

implore

66.
to persuade by begging, pleading, or flattery
a)

askew

b)

unflappable

c)

cordial

d)
coax
67.

What word goes best with persuade?

a)

jubilant

b)

ostenatious

c)

coax

d)

supercilious

68.

not active

a)

discretion

b)

unflappable

c)

dormant

d)

coax

69.

The ________________ volcano was not dangerous.

a)

unflappable

b)

clarity

c)

dormant

d)

coax

70.

being in a state of or resembling sleep

a)

eloquent

b)

askew

c)

unflappable

d)

dormant

71.
inactive; having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time
a)

egregious

b)
dormant
c)

cordial

d)

apathetic

72.
crooked, awry
a)

dormant

b)

flabbergasted

c)
askew
d)

unflappable

73.
The tire wouldn't fit on the car because the axle had been bent ______ in the accident.
a)
askew
b)

cordial

c)

supercilious

d)

deft

74.
What does askew mean?
I’ve tried straightening out the poster three times, but it still looks askew.
a)
crooked, tilted
b)
baffled
c)
repellant
d)
dignified
75.

Choose 2 examples for unflappable:

a)

a bird that can't flap its wings

b)

staying calm during the tornado warning

c)

Mrs. Yeagle screaming because there's a spider

d)

ignoring shouting people during class

76.

Unflappable means...

a)

being secretive and cautious

b)

being graceful and smooth even under stress

c)

freaking out easily

d)

being calm and chill even under stress

77.

Not easily made upset or excited; unusually calm in difficult situations.

a)

Unflappable

b)

Jubilant

c)

Ostentatious

d)

Egregious

78.

Persistently calm, whether when facing difficulties or experiencing success; not easily upset or excited.

a)

dormant

b)

askew

c)

ludicrous

d)

unflappable

79.

Which word means:

greatly surprised?

a)

coax

b)

flabbergasted

c)

askew

d)

loquacious

80.

When Cassie’s grandmother realized that she owed more than $15,000 in taxes, she was thoroughly _____; her stunned silence lasted a full five minutes.

a)

dormant

b)

askew

c)

flabbergasted

d)

coax

81.

I was _____________________ when I saw that I won the lottery. I was speechless!

a)

unflappable

b)

adroit

c)

dormant

d)

flabbergasted

82.

surprised; stunned; shocked

a)

askew

b)

flabbergasted

c)

jubilant

d)

deft

83.
(adj.) conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense)

a)

ostentatious

b)
egregious
c)

livid

d)

finicky

84.

To feel very happy or joyful

a)

nomadic

b)

finicky

c)

jubilant

d)

prevail

85.
having all one's attention or interest absorbed by someone or something
a)

disconcerting

b)

juxtaposition

c)

obscure

d)
engrossed
86.
I was so ______ in my work, I forgot to eat lunch.
a)

livid

b)
engrossed
c)

juxtaposition

d)

histrionic

87.
Completely occupied or absorbed
a)

engrossed

b)

disconcerting

c)

obscure

d)

jubilant

88.

Which word means: causing one to feel unsettled and/or confused

a)

disconcerting

b)

permeate

c)

juxtaposition

d)

obscure

89.

Define the word: disconcerting

a)

showing great attention to detail or correct behavior

b)

causing one to feel unsettled and/or confused

c)

indirect answers to avoid a question

d)

in a way similar to sleep-walking

90.

Although the doll was beautiful, it had the __________ appearance of following me around with its eyes.

a)

disconcerting

b)

juxtaposition

c)

subterfuge

d)

echolalia

91.

Ruffled; upset

a)

juxtaposition

b)

disconcerting

c)

deft

d)

implore

92.

overly dramatic

a)

histrionic

b)

cordial

c)

languid

d)

supercilious

93.

Whenever the spoiled toddler does not get her way, she begins to yell in a ________________________ manner.

a)

histrionic

b)

innuendo

c)

permeate

d)

intimation

94.

Describes someone who is overly dramatic in an attention seeking way

a)

deft

b)

implore

c)

incessant

d)

histrionic

95.

overreacting; melodramatic

a)

juxtaposition

b)

adroit

c)

obscure

d)

histrionic

96.

Juxtaposition is...

a)

The figurative comparison between two unlike things

b)

Placing two things side by side, usually to show contrast

c)

A position on the football field

d)

What readers do when they compare and contrast

97.

Which word means " the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect"? An example is light and dark.

a)

juxtaposition

b)

implore

c)

incessant

d)

supercilious

98.
Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts.
a)

permeate

b)

obscure

c)
juxtaposition
d)

disconcerting

99.

The _____ of harsh chords and soft vocals is an interesting artistic choice for the band.

a)

languid

b)

juxtaposition

c)

incessant

d)

adroit

100.

dark, unknown; hard to understand

a)

histrionic

b)

engrosed

c)

disconcerting

d)

obscure

101.
What word means to conceal or hide by covering up?
a)

engrossed

b)
obscure
c)

disconcerting

d)

histrionic

102.

To absorb all the attention of someone or something

a)

engrossed

b)

disconcerting

c)

obscure

d)

histrionic

103.

Not easy to understand

a)

obscure

b)

juxtaposition

c)

deft

d)

disconcerting

104.

Which of these is an ANTONYM (opposite meaning) to histrionic?

a)

irrational

b)

subdued

c)

outrageous

d)

puzzling

105.

absorbed

a)

engrossed

b)

disconcerting

c)

obscure

d)

juxtaposition

106.
extremely angry
a)
lurid
b)
diligent
c)
mediocre
d)
livid
107.

feeling extreme anger; hostile

a)

deft

b)

permeate

c)

livid

d)

languid

108.

Echolalia

a)

Automatic and immediate repetition of what others say

b)

Marked by intense force or emotion

c)

Wasteful extravagance in spending

d)

Tempting; tormenting or teasing by keeping something in sight but out of reach

109.

talkative, wordy

a)

loquacious

b)

ludicrous

c)

discretion

d)

brevity

110.

Which of the following is the best ANTONYM for 'loquacious'?

a)

silent

b)

chatty

c)

garrulous

d)

talkative

111.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'loquacious' correctly?

a)

The loquacious soccer move was so good that is seemed unreal!

b)

The loquacious magician squeezed himself into a box with no sound but the cracking of his bones.

c)

Winning the game becomes more and more loquacious with each practice.

d)

Hardly anyone else could get their point across because the loquacious opponent wouldn't stop talking.

112.

True or False: a loquacious person would usually be very shy

a)

True

b)

False

113.

someone who talks a lot would be described as ____________

a)

brevity

b)

loquacious

c)

discretion

d)

assuage

114.

My third period class is so talkative, I would definitely call them ________________.

a)

loquacious

b)

ludicrous

c)

engrossed

d)

obscure

115.

Scrooge's nephew, Fred, is ___________ in comparison to Scrooge, who barely speaks to him

a)

histrionic

b)

juxtaposition

c)

subterfuge

d)

loquacious

116.
good judgement
a)
discretion
b)
giddy
c)
misrepresent
d)
rendezvous
117.

Use your ______________ when deciding whether or not to discuss your financial compensation with a coworker.

a)

discretion

b)

implore

c)

subterfuge

d)

brevity

118.

What does discretion mean?

a)

skill

b)

good sense

c)

courage

d)

a disadvantage

119.

Antonyms:

tactlessness

a)

deft

b)

discretion

c)

languid

d)

assuage

120.

the quality of being judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature.

a)

discretion

b)

languid

c)

incessant

d)

ludicrous

121.

He showed much ______ when he refrained from telling his best friend's secret.

a)

discretion

b)

ludicrous

c)

deft

d)

adroit

122.

Utterly ridiculous or absurd.

a)

loquacious

b)

audacious

c)

refute

d)

ludicrous

123.

The bully’s jokes about the quiet kid were ________ because they were not true.

a)

ludicrous

b)

loquacious

c)

audacious

d)

cumbersome

124.

__________________ means so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.

a)

ludicrous

b)

intimation

c)

permeate

d)

innuendo

125.

Because John is too lazy to work, his dream of becoming a billionaire is quite ______________________.

a)

nomadic

b)

ludicrous

c)

moratorium

d)

prevail

126.

humorously absurd and nonsensical

a)

languid

b)

ludicrous

c)

deft

d)

discretion

127.

Her eyes told me that more than a few well-chosen words would be needed to ___________________ her hurt feelings.

a)

adroit

b)

vilify

c)

assuage

d)

supercilious

128.

Those lacking the facts or afraid of reprisals often tarnish an enemy's reputation by use of ___________________.

a)

prevail

b)

moratorium

c)

finicky

d)

innuendo

129.

to soothe; to relieve

a)

assuage

b)

unfounded

c)

audacious

d)

jubilant

130.

Dr. Moore was able to ______ the fear of his patient by predicting successful treatment.

a)

disconcerting

b)

juxtaposition

c)

assuage

d)

incessant

131.

to calm or pacify

a)

assuage

b)

histrionic

c)

juxtaposition

d)

disconcerting

132.
a)

assuage

b)

obscure

c)

histrionic

d)

loquacious

133.

Which word means briefness of duration; shortness; the quality of being concise or to the point?

a)

subterfuge

b)

loquacious

c)

obscure

d)

brevity

134.

briefness or conciseness in speech or writing

a)

cordial

b)

brevity

c)

permeate

d)

echolalia

135.

You have to use ____ when using Twitter because they limit your character count to 140 characters only!

a)

livid

b)

embroiled

c)

brevity

d)

vilify

136.

With cruel ________, Jack broke up with his girlfriend in two words: "It's over."

a)

ostentatious

b)

brevity

c)

livid

d)

assuage

137.

His __________ contrasts with my wordiness.

a)

incessant

b)

unfounded

c)

brevity

d)

audacious

138.

concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; shortness of time

a)

brevity

b)

moratorium

c)

nomadic

d)

unfounded

139.

The ____________________ of time required to answer this question is why I gave it to you.

a)

brevity

b)

ludicrous

c)

deft

d)

loquacious

140.

To feel very happy or joyful

a)

nomadic

b)

finicky

c)

jubilant

d)

prevail

141.

Truth and justice usually _______ at the end of all superhero movies.

a)

jubilant

b)

prevail

c)

finicky

d)

moratorium

142.

The opposite or antonym of prevail is

a)

To lose

b)

To win

c)

To dominate

d)

To create

143.
having all one's attention or interest absorbed by someone or something
a)

disconcerting

b)

juxtaposition

c)

obscure

d)
engrossed
144.

Ruffled; upset

a)

juxtaposition

b)

disconcerting

c)

deft

d)

implore

145.

Whenever the spoiled toddler does not get her way, she begins to yell in a ________________________ manner.

a)

histrionic

b)

innuendo

c)

permeate

d)

intimation

146.

Describes someone who is overly dramatic in an attention seeking way

a)

deft

b)

implore

c)

incessant

d)

histrionic

147.

Which word means " the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect"? An example is light and dark.

a)

juxtaposition

b)

implore

c)

incessant

d)

supercilious

148.

The _____ of harsh chords and soft vocals is an interesting artistic choice for the band.

a)

languid

b)

juxtaposition

c)

incessant

d)

adroit

149.

Due to his slipping grades, Micah sought out his Science teacher to______________ for an extra credit assignment.

a)

insolent

b)

permeate

c)

implore

d)

incessant

150.

Cassie often "throws shade" through her use of ___________ .

a)

echolalia

b)

subterfuge

c)

innuendos

d)

implore

151.

indirect and usually derogatory implication

a)

innuendo

b)

jubilant

c)

subterfuge

d)

implore

152.

deceit used in order to achieve one's goal

a)

echolalia

b)

subterfuge

c)

cordial

d)

predominantly

153.

During the war, the traitorous spy’s _______________ caused his home country to lose an important battle.

a)

subterfuge

b)

supercilious

c)

languid

d)

incessant

154.
arrogant or stuck up
a)
supercilious
b)
deft
c)
surmise
d)
prodigality
155.

Moving from place to place. Having no fixed home.

_________people have portable homes, like tents or teepees, that are easy to move from place to place.

a)

jubilant

b)

nomadic

c)

prevail

d)

adroit

156.
Lina vilified Hiro when she
a)
robbed him.
b)
spoke unfavorably of him.
c)
grabbed him.
d)
brought him a sandwich.
157.

What is the definition of the word: vilify?

a)

to utter abusive statements against

b)

quiet

c)

to withdraw a statement

d)

to make something happen

158.

A hint, indirect suggestion

a)

discretion

b)

intimation

c)

brevity

d)

assuage

159.


As I sat upon the sandy shore of the deserted island, surrounded by the ​ (a)   beauty of nature, I couldn't help but feel ​ (b)   about my predicament. The once bustling life I knew now seemed like a distant memory, replaced by the cumbersome task of survival. Despite the challenges, I marveled at the ​ (c)   way in which I adapted to my new environment, utilizing every resource at my disposal. Even in solitude, my ​ (d)   nature found solace in conversing with the waves, their rhythmic crashing providing a semblance of companionship. With a nonchalant demeanor, I embraced each day's uncertainties, finding solace in the simplicity of island life amidst the vast expanse of the ocean.

Choose from the below words
resplendent
pensive
loquacious
adroit
ludicrous
160.


As a high school senior, reflecting on my time in various clubs brings a mix of introspection and nostalgia. Some clubs were characterized by ​ (a)   for achievements and recognition, where members seemed more focused on padding their resumes than genuine passion. The ​ (b)   displays of leadership and influence often overshadowed the true purpose of these organizations. In the midst of seemingly innocent interactions, ​ (c)   and hidden agendas lurked beneath the surface, making navigating social dynamics ​ (d)   . Yet, amidst the noise, there were clubs where authenticity and camaraderie ​ (e)   , offering a sanctuary from the chaos of high school politics. These were the spaces where genuine connections were formed, and where I found my true sense of belonging.

Choose from the below words
gluttony
ostentatious
innuendos
formidable
prevailed
161.

The student work ethic displayed in some classrooms is nothing short of ​ (a)   ​ , characterized by constant procrastination and a blatant disregard for deadlines. It's ​ (b)   to witness the excuses concocted to justify incomplete assignments or the lack of effort put forth in their work. The ​ (c)   cycle of excuses and procrastination only perpetuates the problem, leading to subpar academic performance and missed opportunities for growth. It's imperative for students to recognize the importance of diligence and discipline in their studies to avoid falling into this pattern.​

Choose from the below words
abysmal
ludicrous
incessant
inadvertently
formidable
162.

In high school, the spectrum of student work ethic ranges from the ​ (a)   to the formidable. Some approach their studies with a lackadaisical attitude, procrastinating assignments and neglecting responsibilities. Others, however, exhibit a formidable dedication, tackling challenges with unwavering determination and striving for excellence in every endeavor. Teachers often find themselves ​ (b)   urging students to adopt a more disciplined approach to their academic pursuits, emphasizing the importance of diligence and perseverance in achieving their goals. It's within this dynamic landscape of differing work ethics that students navigate their academic journey, with each choice shaping their path toward success or stagnation. Amidst this diversity of work ethics, educators set ​ (c)   standards to cultivate a culture of academic rigor and accountability, guiding students towards realizing their full potential and preparing them for the challenges that lie ahead.

Choose from the below words
feckless
vehemently
stringent
formidable
culpable
163.

Match the following words and definitions

a)

formidable

1.

impressive in strength and excellence

b)

culpable

2.

guilty

c)

egregious

3.

outstandingly bad

d)

stringent

4.

strict

e)

copious

5.

abundant

164.


High school sports programs serve as more than just extracurricular activities; they ​ (a)   a sense of camaraderie and pride among students, coaches, and the broader school community. The dedication and passion displayed on the field or court ​ (b)   to the immense value placed on teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. While the allure of ​ (c)   scholarships and potential professional careers may motivate some athletes, others approach their participation with a more ​ (d)   attitude, simply enjoying the thrill of competition and the opportunity to represent their school, but not choosing to work as hard as their more motivated peers. Regardless of individual motivations, high school sports offer a platform for personal growth, memorable experiences, and lasting friendships that extend far beyond the final buzzer or whistle.

Choose from the below words
bolster
attest
lucrative
nonchalant
abysmal