Fast and Curious: Vocab in Context 4A

Julia loved the exuberant, fast-paced feeling of the shopping mall during the holiday season.

• melodic and majestic

• lively energy and excitement

• annoying and irritating

• busy

Though Amy and I are both technically store clerks, Amy is always trying to tell me what to do because of her imperious nature.

• commanding; bossy

• passive; accommodating

• highbrow

• arrogant

Ms. Rodriguez was shocked that her son was brazen enough to walk in the house with muddy shoes after she had just mopped the floor.

• sloppily

• carefully & cautiously

• nonchalantly

• bold & without shame

Our coach rebuked the two players who were late for practice but praised the rest of their team for their punctuality.

• talking with

• being on time

• argued with

• disapprove; reprimand

The heated dissension among the group members affected the ability to work well together.

• conflict

• discussion

• dialogue

• violence

I didn't heed the yellow "Wet Floor" sign in the hallway and that's why I slipped.

• analyze

• trust

• to pay attention to

• clarify or make clear

Because being a teacher didn’t provide enough income to pay the bills, Mr. Billings decided to go into a more lucrative profession.

• easy-going

• stress-free

• remote

• profitable

The timid kitten cautiously approached the unfamiliar surroundings, its wide eyes filled with apprehension.

• lacking courage & self-confidence

• quiet

• unassuming

• petrified

The belligerent customer shouted angrily at the cashier, creating a tense atmosphere in the store.

• calm; passive

• articulate

• annoyed; irritated

• hostile; aggressive

The mischievous employee attempted to pilfer office supplies when no one was watching.

• save

• steal in small amounts

• use excessively

• damage