5.2 Adv.Ac./GT Homework

The poet's work often explores themes of loss, with many poems that _______ the fragility of life.

(lament | lucrative | malicious | malleable | melodramatic)

Which of the following sentences uses the word "lament" correctly?

• She could not help but lament the loss of her favorite book.
• She lamented her decision to go on the most sought-after and exciting trip of the year.

• The children's laughter filled the air with lament.
• He lamented the beautiful weather and wished for more days like this one.

Use the word "lament" in a sentence about spring break.

The hacker's _______ intent was clear when he targeted the hospital's computer systems.

(lament | lucrative | malicious | malleable | melodramatic)

Which of the following sentences uses the word "malicious" correctly?

• The malicious of the story was clear to all who read it.
• The malicious cat purred as it cuddled up next to the human on the couch.

• She was accused of being malicious when she brought the cake that everyone got the opportunity to enjoy.

• He had a malicious grin on his face as he plotted his revenge.

Use the word "malicious" in a word about a kindergarten class.

She found herself in a _______ position after investing in the rapidly growing tech startup.

(lament | lucrative | malicious | malleable | melodramatic)

Which of the following sentences uses the word "lucrative" correctly?

• Investing in real estate can be a lucrative business opportunity
• Lucrative is used to describe a person's appearance
• This opportunity was entirely inauspicious and lucrative, ensuring that all who were involved were to take a loss as a result.

• The lucrative was easy to spot from a great distance.

Use the word "lucrative" in a sentence about a college major.

Critics accused the latest blockbuster of being overly _______, with its characters frequently bursting into tears.

(lament | lucrative | malicious | malleable | melodramatic)