Vocabulary in Context: Weeks 1 and 2

Mary felt that her brother was being a _______________ when he said people spend too much time on electronics as he is always watching TV.

• hypocrite
• atrocity

• trait

• upheaval

Patience is an important _______________ when learning new skills because we often fail multiple times before really getting the hang of new things.

• hypocrite
• atrocity

• trait

• upheaval

I know you are disappointed with your test grade, but try not to _______________ for the rest of the day.

• sulk

• adhere

• deter

• upheaval

I _______________ to a strict diet because I have so many food allergies.

• sulk

• adhere

• deter

• upheaval

The Marshall Fire caused a major _______________ in many people's lives because so many people lost their homes.

• sulk

• adhere

• deter

• upheaval

My mom prefers _______________ literature because it addresses events that affect our current lives.

• serene

• arid

• contemporary

Nature lovers _______________ to the belief that outdoor spaces must be protected.

• adhere

• deter

• sulk

The BARK reflection was designed to _______________ students from disrupting the class, which the BARK slip was designed to encourage students to follow the rules.

• adhere

• deter

• sulk

I like a _______________ space to study in, so I find a quiet and comfortable place to get ready for my upcoming vocabulary test.

• serene

• contemporary

• arid

A cactus is a great plant if you live in _______________ conditions, such as Arizona.

• serene

• contemporary

• arid