Vocab List #7 Practice

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Johnny acts _________ by living at the peak of the mountains, 45 minutes away from the nearest neighbor.

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Reclusive means avoiding the company of others or being solitary. Johnny is acting solitary by living 45 minutes away from the nearest neighbor.

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The teacher gave a look of _______ to the student using her phone during class.

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Censure means disapproval or reprimand. The teacher is giving a disapproving look at a student who is breaking the rules.

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Taking the ACT is a ________ decision because it can affect my ability to be accepted by my first pick college.

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Remember that critical has two definitions

1. Harshly judging

2. A turning point or

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Rachel wanted more ___________ out of her relationship, but her husband enjoyed their routine date night.

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Spontaneity means to follow a sudden inner impulse without planning.

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Big companies have turned Christmas from a time of __________ to a money stressor by making it all about the presents.

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Jubilation means to have great joy, usually for a festive time.

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The hottie was _______ because he knew he was stunning, rich, and talented, unlike the other people in his class.

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Haughty means to be arrogant and look down on other people.

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The Granny Smith apples in "The Pirates of the Caribbean" movies are an ___________ since they were not introduced to the area until the 1800s.

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Anachronisms are things out of place, especially things wrong for the time period.

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Sometimes walking my dog is energizing and fun, but other times walking her is __________ and a chore.

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Something enervating drains you of energy or tires you out.

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Unlike the heart or lungs, the appendix is not a _____ organ and many people have it removed with no problem.

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Vital has two definitions:

1. utmost importance or essential

2. having to do with life or living

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Tasha has never acted ____________, but Angela is always dressing flashy and acting provocative.

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To be ostentatious is to try to get attention or impress by acting a certain way.