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VOCABULARY SET 10

VOCABULARY SET 10. Ms. Kennedy ABRHS. The earrings appeared ____________ but the greenish marks they eventually left on her ears proved they were nothing more than painted nickel.

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VOCABULARY SET 10

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  1. VOCABULARY SET 10 Ms. Kennedy ABRHS

  2. The earrings appeared ____________ but the greenish marks they eventually left on her ears proved they were nothing more than painted nickel. • The earrings appeared gilded but the greenish marks they eventually left on her ears proved they were nothing more than painted nickel. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  3. The suspect remained ____________ in his proclamations of innocence despite all the evidence mounting against him. • The suspect remained steadfastin his proclamations of innocence despite all the evidence mounting against him. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  4. The state of lethargy is a _______________ problem in education. • The state of lethargy is a prevalent problem in education. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  5. I couldn’t help but laugh when my tiny, skinny friend threatened to ___________ anyone who messed with her. She couldn’t hurt anyone without some serious backup. • I couldn’t help but laugh when my tiny, skinny friend threatened to pulverize anyone who messed with her. She couldn’t hurt anyone without some serious backup. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  6. Despite his ___________ attitude, his smile never reached his eyes and I could tell his funny demeanor wasn’t sincere. • Despite his jocular attitude, his smile never reached his eyes and I could tell his funny demeanor wasn’t sincere. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  7. Always a fan of ______________, the jokester named his Chihuahua, “Mongo” and his Great Dane, “Tiny.” • Always a fan of misnomers, the jokester named his Chihuahua, “Mongo” and his Great Dane, “Tiny.” GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  8. The principle blamed the disturbance on _____________ who were never happy with anything. • The principle blamed the disturbance on malcontents who were never happy with anything. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  9. It is usually a good idea for a teacher to give a ______________ of the previous day’s topics. • It is usually a good idea for a teacher to give a recapitulation of the previous day’s topics. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  10. In the city, it is ___________ to have locks on all the doors and windows. • In the city, it is prudent to have locks on all the doors and windows. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  11. Sometimes I get skeeved out by certain _________ sensations; touching a dirty license plate or letting paint dry on my skin sends shivers down my spine. • Sometimes I get skeeved out by certain tactile sensations; touching a dirty license plate or letting paint dry on my skin sends shivers down my spine. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  12. I have trouble looking at ____________ films of concentration camps. • I have trouble looking at graphic films of concentration camps. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  13. He will not accept advice on many things because of his _____________ attitude. • He will not accept advice on many things because of his obstinate attitude. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  14. While it should be a _________ belief in our country that someone is innocent until proven guilty, an examination of the justice system would show that this is in fact not always true. • While it should be a prevalent belief in our country that someone is innocent until proven guilty, an examination of the justice system would show that this is in fact not always true. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  15. Some think the “a peacekeeper” is a ___________ for an MX missile. • Some think the “a peacekeeper” is a misnomer for an MX missile. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  16. Some people adopt a _________ attitude when confronted with issues that make them uncomfortable or uneasy. • Some people adopt a jocular attitude when confronted with issues that make them uncomfortable or uneasy. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  17. The ___________ and perfumed nobles were inwardly deceptive and rotten to the core. • The gilded and perfumed nobles were inwardly deceptive and rotten to the core. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  18. Ebeneezer Scrooge is a great example of one of literature’s most memorable _________________. • Ebeneezer Scrooge is a great example of one of literature’s most memorable malcontents. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  19. Often a show will give a brief ___________ of what happened on previous episodes to catch new viewers up to speed or job old viewers memories. • Often a show will give a brief recapitulation of what happened on previous episodes to catch new viewers up to speed or job old viewers memories. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  20. It is wise to be __________ when things seem too good to be true—don’t let yourself get caught up in the moment. • It is wise to be prudent when things seem too good to be true—don’t let yourself get caught up in the moment. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  21. The woman’s stroke left her with no ____________ sensations at all. • The woman’s stroke left her with no tactile sensations at all. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  22. Often TV shows which depict ____________ or highly upsetting and realistic images or events will begin with a disclaimer so viewers have a warning of what they are about to see. • Often TV shows which depict graphic or highly upsetting and realistic images or events will begin with a disclaimer so viewers have a warning of what they are about to see. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  23. My friend is so ________ in some of her beliefs that she is unwilling to accept any facts which challenge or invalidate her stance on a given issue. • My friend is so obstinate in some of her beliefs that she is unwilling to accept any facts which challenge or invalidate her stance on a given issue. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  24. Ignoring his pleas for forgiveness, my friend held a _________ position and would not take her cheating boyfriend back. • Ignoring his pleas for forgiveness, my friend held a steadfast position and would not take her cheating boyfriend back. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  25. While my father is incredibly outgoing and social, my mother is very ____________ and doesn’t go out of her way to attend large gatherings or parties filled with strangers. • While my father is incredibly outgoing and social, my mother is very introverted and doesn’t go out of her way to attend large gatherings or parties filled with strangers. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  26. The rocks were ____________ by the heavy machine rolling over them. • The rocks were pulverized by the heavy machine rolling over them. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  27. My grandmother was such a _____________; nothing anyone did or said was ever enough to satisfy her and make her happy. • My grandmother was such a malcontent; nothing anyone did or said was ever enough to satisfy her and make her happy. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  28. While some people claim all horror films are bloody and _________, it is an unfair generalization of the genre as many are psychological thrillers that show no blood at all. • While some people claim all horror films are bloody and graphic, it is an unfair generalization of the genre as many are psychological thrillers that show no blood at all. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  29. He remained steadfast and _________ in his opinion despite hearing arguments and evidence to the contrary. • He remained steadfast and obstinatein his opinion despite hearing arguments and evidence to the contrary. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  30. After a long break it is a good idea to _________ what we had been working on before diving into a new assignment. • After a long break it is a good idea to recapitulate what we had been working on before diving into a new assignment. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  31. “In the corrupted currents of this world offence’s ________ hand may shove by justice, and oft ‘tis seen the wicked prize itself buys out the law; but ‘tis not so above…” Claudius, Hamlet • “In the corrupted currents of this world offence’s gilded hand may shove by justice, and oft ‘tis seen the wicked prize itself buys out the law; but ‘tis not so above…” Claudius, Hamlet GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  32. You would be _________ to lock your door when you’re out of your dorm room or else you run the risk of saying goodbye to your fancy new laptop. • You would be prudent to lock your door when you’re out of your dorm room or else you run the risk of saying goodbye to your fancy new laptop. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  33. The _________ of her position not to sell her land is remarkable considering what she has been offered. • The steadfastness of her position not to sell her land is remarkable considering what she has been offered. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  34. After trying to break in my new stilettos my feet felt like they have been ______________. • After trying to break in my new stilettos my feet felt like they have been pulverized. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  35. Baby toys will often attempt to give the child different ___________ experiences by making some parts of the toy smooth, or furry, or raised. • Baby toys will often attempt to give the child different tactile experiences by making some parts of the toy smooth, or furry, or raised. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  36. If you look up the origins and meanings of names it is interesting to see if you and your friends were aptly named or if anyone appears to have a complete __________. • If you look up the origins and meanings of names it is interesting to see if you and your friends were aptly named or if anyone appears to have a complete misnomer. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  37. He is such an _________ that he is not even interested in making new friends. • He is such an introvert that he is not even interested in making new friends. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  38. The man’s _________ mood kept us all entertained throughout the evening. • The man’s jocular mood kept us all entertained throughout the evening. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

  39. Despite new laws prohibiting it, texting while driving is still a __________ problem. • Despite new laws prohibiting it, texting while driving is still a prevalent problem. GILDEDGRAPHICINTROVERTJOCULARMALCONTENTMISNOMEROBSTINATEPREVALENTPRUDENTpulverizeRECAPITULATIONSTEADFASTNESSTACTILE

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