Julia Alvarez Vocabulary

Question 1

contradiction

Answer 1

an opposing argument or when someone says the opposite or goes against

Question 2

interrogation

Answer 2

a series of questions asked for the purpose of uncovering information

Question 3

replete

Answer 3

filled with

Question 4

summon

Answer 4

to call toward or to request someone to report

Question 5

unravel

Answer 5

to undo or come apart

Question 6

mistook

Answer 6

misunderstood or took something the wrong way or incorrectly identified

Question 7

pursue

Answer 7

to chase after or to follow

Question 8

transport

Answer 8

to carry across or to move from one place to another

Question 9

inevitably

Answer 9

unavoidably or going to happen eventually no matter what

Question 10

chaotic

Answer 10

disorganized or without order or causing confusion

Question 11

inscribed

Answer 11

written on

Question 12

When I expressed that it felt warm in the room, Harry’s _____ of “actually, I’m quite cold” made me feel like he was purposely being argumentative.

Answer 12

contradiction

Question 13

The criminal’s sweaty face and hands made him seem guilty during the police _____.

Answer 13

interrogation

Question 14

Our suitcase was _____ with shorts, pants, tshirts, and hoodies in preparation for the trip.

Answer 14

replete

Question 15

I often _____ my dog to the back porch by squeezing his favorite squeaky toy.

Answer 15

summon

Question 16

Our plans to go to the beach began to _____ once the rain clouds started rolling in.

Answer 16

unravel

Question 17

I _____ my friend’s Chromebook for mine and accidentally brought hers home from school with me.

Answer 17

mistook

Question 18

Teachers should encourage students to _____ their goals and help them work toward future dreams.

Answer 18

pursue

Question 19

Trains, airplanes, and ships help to _____ goods from one country to another.

Answer 19

transport

Question 20

I am _____ going to have to face my fear of heights if I want to fly in a plane to see my Aunt Rosie.

Answer 20

inevitably

Question 21

The principal walked into the _____ room and saw students, books, and papers scattered everywhere.

Answer 21

chaotic

Question 22

My grandmother’s gravestone was _____ with her favorite quote when she passed away.

Answer 22

inscribed