Vocabulary 1, grade 9

He used to be a modest, likable guy, but now that he is rich and famous, his manner has become exceedingly _________________ and self important.

• Agressive

• Arrogant

• Erudite

• Articulate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

If I criticize my brother, he quickly becomes ______________ an starts shouting.

• Gauche

• Conscientious

• Aggressive

• Impulsive

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Susan is very ___________ and faints at the mere sight of blood.

• Dauntless

• Arrogant

• Pristine

• Squeamish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

An expert orator, Stephen gave a witty, entertaining, and ________ speech.

• Optimistic

• Sluggish

• Articulate

• Gauche

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Don't be so __________; think before you act.

• Impulsive

• Complacent

• Arrogant

• Dauntless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Because of her __________ view of the future, Jeanine is confident that her new business will succeed

• Dauntless

• Pristine

• Optimistic

• Squeamish

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The fireman and policeman who lost their lives on 9/11 will forever be remembered for their __________ courage and efforts to save the lives of others.

• Conscientious

• Aggressive

• Gauche

• Dauntless

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Feeling ________ and lazy, I chose to lie on the couch and watch TV most of the morning and afternoon last Saturday.

• Sluggish

• Petulant

• Complacent

• Impulsive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

A (n) _________ student is one who is careful to complete all assignments with great effort and enthusiasm.

• Articulate

• Conscientious

• Impulsive

• Dauntless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

In times of crisis, we need a(n) __________ leader who is able to make split-second decisions.

• Erudite

• Aggressive

• Articulate

• Decisive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6