Julia Alvarez Vocabulary Flashcards
contradiction
an opposing argument or when someone says the opposite or goes against
interrogation
a series of questions asked for the purpose of uncovering information
replete
filled with
summon
to call toward or to request someone to report
unravel
to undo or come apart
mistook
misunderstood or took something the wrong way or incorrectly identified
pursue
to chase after or to follow
transport
to carry across or to move from one place to another
inevitably
unavoidably or going to happen eventually no matter what
chaotic
disorganized or without order or causing confusion
inscribed
written on
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.
contradiction
The criminal’s sweaty face and hands made him seem guilty during the police _____.
interrogation
Our suitcase was _____ with shorts, pants, tshirts, and hoodies in preparation for the trip.
replete
I often _____ my dog to the back porch by squeezing his favorite squeaky toy.
summon
Our plans to go to the beach began to _____ once the rain clouds started rolling in.
unravel
I _____ my friend’s Chromebook for mine and accidentally brought hers home from school with me.
mistook
Teachers should encourage students to _____ their goals and help them work toward future dreams.
pursue
Trains, airplanes, and ships help to _____ goods from one country to another.
transport
I am _____ going to have to face my fear of heights if I want to fly in a plane to see my Aunt Rosie.
inevitably
The principal walked into the _____ room and saw students, books, and papers scattered everywhere.
chaotic
My grandmother’s gravestone was _____ with her favorite quote when she passed away.
inscribed
