Vocabulary • Ch 1 - Grade 11 • Fill in the blanks

The sudden drop in sales last month was an _________ and not a reflection of our overall performance.

• arduous

• accommodate

• aberration

• ameliorate

The artist painted an _________ representation of the cityscape.

• affinity

• altercation

• abstract

• aversion

She received an _________ for her outstanding performance in the play.

• appall

• affinity

• accolade

• ameliorate

The hotel was able to _________ all of our needs during our stay.

• accommodate

• ameliorate

• appall

• brevity

The painting showcased a beautiful blend of colors, capturing an exquisite _________.

• abstract

• archaic

• aversion

• aesthetic

She felt an instant _________ towards the stray cat she found.

• amicable

• accommodate

• affinity

• aversion

The heated argument between the two neighbors quickly escalated into a physical _________.

• aversion

• astute

• affinity

• altercation

The new policies were implemented to _________ the economic situation.

• ameliorate

• amicable

• abstract

• aversion

The two neighbors had an _________ conversation about their shared garden.

• anarchy

• accolade

• amicable

• articulate

The country descended into _________ after the government collapsed.

• anarchy

• accolade

• archaic

• aversion