Vocabulary #7 Quiz

The scientist's theory was considered _______ until new evidence emerged and proved it really did have mistakes.

• truculent

• infallible

• remiss

• destitute

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The board members gave their _______ to the proposed changes in the policy; therefore, the new policy was passed.

• clemency

• assent

• discrepancy

• repose

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Despite numerous challenges, her _______ spirit never wavered and was always positive.

• indomitable

• altruistic

• remiss

• deft

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

There was a _______ of resources after the hurricane, making it hard for families to get back on their feet.

• dearth

• clemency

• discrepancy

• repose

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The judge showed _______ by reducing the sentence of the convicted individual.

• infallible

• clemency

• truculent

• destitute

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The accountant found a _______ in the financial report that needed to be addressed and fixed.

• discrepancy

• assent

• repose

• dearth

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The _______ behavior of the protestors led to a confrontation with the police because they were ready to fight.

• truculent

• altruistic

• deft

• remiss

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

He was _______ in his duties, often forgetting important tasks.

• infallible

• remiss

• indomitable

• destitute

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Her _______ nature led her to volunteer at the local shelter every weekend.

• altruistic

• truculent

• dearth

• clemency

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

After a long day, he sought _______ in his hammock in the quiet of his garden.

• repose

• assent

• discrepancy

• infallible

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F