Set 8 Vocabulary Test

The soccer ball rolled faster as it gained ________ down the hill.

• momentum

• somber

I tried to ________ my way through the game, pretending I had a better score.

• somber

• bluff

When I spoke in front of the class, I began to ________ and forgot my words.

• momentum

• falter

The story had a ________ ending that made everyone feel a little sad.

• somber

• falter

My friend tried to ________ during the game by acting like he had all the best cards.

• bluff

• momentum

The roller coaster picked up ________ as it went down the big hill, making everyone scream with joy.

• bluff

• falter

• momentum

• somber

The weather was ________ and cloudy, which made me feel like staying inside and reading.

• bluff

• falter

• momentum

• somber

I didn’t want to ________ while reading my favorite book in front of the class.

• bluff

• falter

• momentum

• somber

1. The magician tried to __ the audience into believing he could fly.

• bluff

• falter

• momentum

• somber

1. As the game continued, the team gained __ and started scoring more points.

• bluff

• falter

• momentum

• somber