G.1.4 Vocab Words

Gemma tried to _______ and a quick answer, but couldn't think of anything.

• digress
• viable
• formulate
• niche

Nathanael tried to ________ the truth about how the accident happened.

• distort
• niche
• viable
• exude

Horseplay can often _________ into a fight very quickly.

• distort
• exude
• fluctuate
• escalate

When Jess accidentally burped during prayer, she was __________.

• escalate
• niche
• digress
• mortified

Mary tried to hide in the ______ between the closet and the hallway.

• niche
• escalate
• fluctuate
• formulate

Most people ______ an odor after they exercise.

• formulate
• exude
• escalate
• distort

Her grades tended to _______, sometimes high, sometimes low.

• distort
• escalate
• niche
• fluctuate

If you can't come up with a ______ solution, just be quiet.

• fluctuate
• viable
• mortified
• distort

When talking in front of a crowd, it is best not to ______ but to stay on topic.

• incentive
• distort
• digress
• escalate

Your _______ for finishing your work is getting good grades and passing the 8th grade.

• viable
• mortified
• distort
• incentive