January Vocabulary Review

1. The student's _____________ behavior during the lecture was disruptive and disrespectful.

1. Despite their efforts, the team's attempts to fix the problem proved _____________.

1. The professor's _____________ teaching style focused heavily on minor details.

1. She was _____________ in her responses, avoiding direct answers to the questions.

1. The _____________ aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen, making everyone hungry.

1. Which word means "having a harsh, grating sound"?

2. a) contrive

   • b) strident

   • c) dilatory

   • d) exacting

1. If someone is described as _____________, they might often miss deadlines due to procrastination.

2. a) dilatory

   • b) digression

   • c) evasive

   • d) impugn

1. To _____________ is to challenge the truth or validity of something.

2. a) disparage

   • b) remonstrate

   • c) impugn

   • d) futile

1. A/an_____________ task might require significant effort and attention to detail.

2. a) exacting

   • b) illusory

   • c) redolent

   • d) constraint

1. The thief's_____________ plan wasn't as strong as they had hoped. They were captured immediately.

2. a) contrived

   • b) disparage

   • c) evasive

   • d) strident