Vocabulary Application 7

Which option most appropriately applies the word crossly?

• Annoyed with my sister's nagging, I crossly told her to stop it.

• Curious to learn more about how the plot developed, I crossly read on.

• I crossly walked to the business kitty-corner to my apartment.

Which option most appropriately applies the word dismay?

• When I learned I earned the scholarship, all of my stress and worry dismayed.

• To our dismay, our teacher refused to change the date of the test despite a week-long persuasion effort.

Which option most appropriately applies the word gale?

• A gale pushed down several trees in the neighborhood.

• A gentle gale cooled my sweat-drenched face.

• The professor's awkward remarks caused a subtle gale of laughter.

Which option most appropriately applies the word glower?

• I glowered at my coworker for taking credit for work I did.

• Liz glowered out of the room, hoping to avoid notice.

• The moon glowered upon the cool lake waters.

Which option most appropriately applies the word intently?

• I like to sleep intently during the weekend.

• María wanted the lead role and prepared for her audition intently.

• The puppies chased and wrestled with one another intently.

Which option most appropriately applies the word plead?

• "Well," I pleaded, "I guess you got what you deserved."

• "Please be careful," I pleaded, "because I'm worried about you."

• "Don't you think, I pleaded, "that Edgar Allan Poe is the best horror writer?"

Which option most appropriately applies the word plod?

• My chihuahua plodded around the small dog park, barking and chasing the other dogs.

• The political candidates plodded against each other in order to get the nomination.

• My little brother, who had been punished for misbehaving, plodded to his room for a timeout.

Which option most appropriately applies the word taut?

• Lane scheduled an appointment with his chiropractor to help with his taut muscles.

• Ms. Callaghan taut social studies for 35 years before she retired.

Which option most appropriately applies the word unimpeachable?

• The movie had been criticized for the actors' unimpeachable performances.

• Jay's excellent reputation would make him an unimpeachable candidate.

• I made an unimpeachable mistake in putting my trust in Eunice.