Unit 1 Vocabulary Workshop Fill In the Blank Practice

The teacher had to ____________________ the student for not following the classroom rules.

• admonish

• praise

• ignore

• reward

The security guard noticed a ____________________ in the perimeter fence that needed immediate repair.

• breach

• repair

• hole

• gap

It's important to be ____________________ when making major life decisions, considering all possible outcomes.

• circumspect

• impulsive

• reckless

• hasty

During the emergency, the police had to ____________________ civilian vehicles to evacuate people from the danger zone.

• commandeer

• borrow

• sell

• ignore

The large, __________________________ box was difficult to carry up the narrow staircase.

• cumbersome

• light

• tiny

• fragile

Negotiations reached a ____________________ when neither side was willing to compromise.

• deadlock

• breakthrough

• agreement

• discussion

The scent of fresh flowers began to ____________________ throughout the room, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

• diffuse

• concentrate

• dissipate

• evaporate

She faced a tough ____________________, unsure whether to accept the job offer or stay at her current position.

• dilemma

• decision

• choice

• situation

The instructions were so confusing that they only served to ____________________ the situation further.

• muddle

• clarify

• simplify

• resolve

He was so ____________________ about his political beliefs that he refused to listen to anyone else's perspective.

• opinionated

• indifferent

• unconcerned

• neutral