vocab test #4 Flashcards
Mr.Rice wished every time a student tried to play an unapproved game, listen to music, or take silly photos during class discussion that a red “X” would appear with the words “____ denied” on the screen, and assign an automatic detention., reminding them Chromebooks are study tools in class.
Acces
Thanksgiving break provided a temporary ____ from he daily stress of classes, but the challenge of semester exams awaited; unfortunately, Gods help exists at any time.
Reprieve
In Calvin and Hobes cartoon, Calvin said, “Open revolt was the only hope for change,”including hitting Susie with a snowball, but Hobes wasn’t sure that declaring a state of ____ was the best solution.
Anarchy
When students read the novel “The Old Man and the Sea”by Earnest Hemingway, they realized that the main character named Santiago served as an example of the ideal hero; his independent, courage, enduring, bold, and honorable lifestyle made him a ____ for readers and the young boy in the story.
Prototype
Some student might prefer to ____ in order to escape waking up early and going to school. Even so, they attempted to use their phones, air pods, and Chromebooks during classes to get away from it all. Unfortunately, teacher wanted them fully present and in learning mode.
Abscond
Mr.Rice liked to observe people with their dogs to see if there was any ____ in their appearances. The theory was that people and their dogs often looked alike and had similar mannerisms.
Semblance
The seniors complained that the freshman clogged the hallways and wouldn’t move, acting like ____ objects that had no reason to go to class or anywhere else.
Inanimate
When asked by freshman if he used to have the nickname “Sweet Knees” in high school Mr.Rice realized that he was ____ to hear that phrase no mater how many years passed, especially when previous students told current students.
Fated
Though Jacob admitted that he didn’t always love to read, he usually maintained a positive attitude, saying “Lets go!” whenever a class activity was introduced causing Mr.Rice to share in the ____ outlook and predict success.
Auspicious
If their grades weren’t the best, students believed they could partially ____ the situation with bonus points/extra credit; it helped even if the amount available points was limited.
Rectify
Mr.Rice wanted students to use a variety of different activities to study for vocabulary quizzes: The practice quizzes and games on the Sadlier website, Quizlet, class discussion and study buddies. Otherwise, he feared they might rely on the same ____ methods that provided limited success.
Trite
In the short story “The Scarlet Ibis” Brother loved Doodle most of the time, but there were moments when brother seemed to ____ Doodle, becoming angry with him and criticizing his inability to do what Brother wanted.
Revile
During auditions for the spring musical, students who might normally be reserved in class revealed they had a ____ side to their personalities when necessary, bravely acting and singing in front of a panel of judges. Could that include you?
Intrepid
There were no exemptions from the 16-pages final exam in December; admittedly, it could be a long and ____ task, but many students worked through it and made an “A”on the test.
Arduous
A few months into the school year, Mr.Rices supply of red pens for corrections was almost empty; intentionally or not, students had managed to ____ almost every one. Does such theft deserve detention?
Pilfer
