Readworks Vocab

Question 1

Obscurity (n.)

Answer 1

1. The state or condition of being dim or dark.
   Ex: I couldn’t make out the mans face in the_________ of the cellar.
2. The state or condition of not being unknown.
   Ex: Taylor Swift used to be in _________.

Question 2

Treacherous (adj.)

Answer 2

1. Betraying or likely to betray trust; traitorous; faithless
   Ex: The _________ officer betrayed his general.
2. Dangerous; risky
   Ex: The sea was __________ in the storm.

Question 3

Turbulent (adj.)

Answer 3

1. In the state of agitation, unrest, or turmoil
   Ex: I sometimes have __________ thoughts.
2. Tending to act violently or aggressively; unruly
   Ex: The period from 1789 to 1799 was a _________ in French history.

Question 4

Interact (v.)

Answer 4

1. To react to one another in a social situation
   Ex: He’s always nervous about ________ with people at parties.
2. To have an effect or modify one another
   Ex: It is important to know how the drugs __________.

Question 5

Embark (v.)

Answer 5

1. To put or take aboard a ship or aircraft
   Ex: More cargo was _______ when the ship made its stop in Hawaii.
2. To set out on or begin some ventures
   Ex: He ___________ on a political career.