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Vocabulary Review. The _______ on the back of the book says the novel is about a woman’s adventure through the mountains. The woman prepares for her adventurous _______ by hiking smaller mountains. She was _______ to start her journey in the spring since the melting snow could be dangerous.
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Vocabulary Review • The _______ on the back of the book says the novel is about a woman’s adventure through the mountains. • The woman prepares for her adventurous _______ by hiking smaller mountains. • She was _______ to start her journey in the spring since the melting snow could be dangerous. • She did not plan well. A major _____ was that she underestimated the amount of time it would take to finish her journey. • endeavor • flaw • reluctant • synopsis
VOCAB REVIEW • _____ students proofread their papers to avoid being _____. It does not sound intelligent when a writer is repetitive! • The teacher _____ to the fact that she would like her students to double check their work. When teachers hint at something, it’s best to listen. • If a student does not _____ by this recommendation, it is likely that his work will contain ______. • Too many mistakes in a paper can leave the reader ______. No writer wants a confused audience! • perplexed • redundant • abide (by) • allude (to) • diligent • flaw
Vocab Review • Reluctant • Indulge (in) • Avid • Diligent • Reputable • I am an _____ shopper. I shop almost everyday either in the store or online. • I was shopping on a website that was not ______ and my credit card information was stolen. • My bank was _______ and carefully persevered in fighting the charges. • The incident made me ______to online shop again. • The next time that I _____in my favorite pastime, I will be more careful.
VOCAB REVIEW • I am an ____ reader. I usually go to the library once a week! • The newest release was not available in the library. I really wanted to read it, so I decided to ______ in buying it. • The _______ of the book described the story as a crime thriller. • The book was over 700 pages. I knew reading it would be a big ________. • The ending of the book was very eventful. There was a big gun fight. The author _______ to the death of the main character, but I did not know for sure since she did not say outright that he died. • The author ended the story right after the gunfight. Everything was so mixed up that I felt ______ long after I read it. • Synopsis • allude • Indulge • Endeavor • Perplexed • avid