Vocab 3 Mr. Sims

Which word describes something that is depressing, dreary, or gloomy?

• dismal

• ghastly

• lurking

• towering

Which word means something or someone that causes great fear or is terrifying?

• dismal

• ghastly

• lurking

• towering

Which word describes something that remains hidden or lingers, often seen as a threat?

• dismal

• ghastly

• lurking

• towering

Which word means extremely tall, especially when compared to surroundings?

• dismal

• ghastly

• lurking

• towering

Which word means great excellence or beauty?

• sublime

• surreptitiously

• coaxingly

• absentmindedly

Which word means doing something in a way that tries to avoid being noticed or attention?

• sublime

• surreptitiously

• coaxingly

• absentmindedly

Which word means in a way that persuades someone gently to do something, by being kind or patient?

• sublime

• surreptitiously

• coaxingly

• absentmindedly

Which word means in a preoccupied manner; absentminded; without thinking?

• absentmindedly

• staunchly

• menacingly

• dismal

Which word means in a loyal and committed manner; in a way that shows firmness?

• absentmindedly

• staunchly

• menacingly

• dismal

Which word means in a way that suggests the presence of danger; threateningly?

• absentmindedly

• staunchly

• menacingly

• dismal