Week 23

Question 1

Part of Speech: Adverb; Definition: In a way that shows no sensitivity to others’ feelings; Original Sentence: “But, because the offer was obviously and ~~~ for a service to be rendered, I had no choice except to cut him off there.”; Additional Example: He ~~~ pointed out everyone’s mistakes, upsetting the entire group.

Answer 1

tactlessly

Question 2

Part of Speech: Adverb; Definition: In a showy or overly bright manner, often lacking in good taste; Original Sentence: “…while his house blazed ~~~ on.”; Additional Example: The performer dressed ~~~ to draw everyone’s attention immediately.

Answer 2

gaudily

Question 3

Part of Speech: Adjective; Definition: Overwhelmed with intense happiness or excitement; Original Sentence: “…looked out at me with a bright ~~~ smile.”; Additional Example: They gave an ~~~ cheer when they learned they’d won the championship.

Answer 3

ecstatic

Question 4

Part of Speech: Noun; Definition: An expression of disapproval or disappointment; Original Sentence: “He raised his hand to stop my words, looked at me with unforgettable ~~~, and… went back into the other room.”; Additional Example: She shot him a look of ~~~ after he forgot her birthday.

Answer 4

reproach

Question 5

Part of Speech: Adjective; Definition: Deserving praise or admiration; Original Sentence: “…with ~~~ initiative he had hurried out ‘to see.’”; Additional Example: Her ~~~ efforts to help the community earned her a special award.

Answer 5

laudable

Question 6

Part of Speech: Adverb; Definition: In an arrogantly proud or scornful manner; Original Sentence: “Mr. Sloane didn’t enter into the conversation, but lounged back ~~~ in his chair…”; Additional Example: She ~~~ refused to speak to anyone she considered beneath her.

Answer 6

haughtily

Question 7

tactlessly

Answer 7

Part of Speech: Adverb; Definition: In a way that shows no sensitivity to others’ feelings; Original Sentence: “But, because the offer was obviously and ~~~ for a service to be rendered, I had no choice except to cut him off there.”; Additional Example: He ~~~ pointed out everyone’s mistakes, upsetting the entire group.

Question 8

gaudily

Answer 8

Part of Speech: Adverb; Definition: In a showy or overly bright manner, often lacking in good taste; Original Sentence: “…while his house blazed ~~~ on.”; Additional Example: The performer dressed ~~~ to draw everyone’s attention immediately.

Question 9

ecstatic

Answer 9

Part of Speech: Adjective; Definition: Overwhelmed with intense happiness or excitement; Original Sentence: “…looked out at me with a bright ~~~ smile.”; Additional Example: They gave an ~~~ cheer when they learned they’d won the championship.

Question 10

reproach

Answer 10

Part of Speech: Noun; Definition: An expression of disapproval or disappointment; Original Sentence: “He raised his hand to stop my words, looked at me with unforgettable ~~~, and… went back into the other room.”; Additional Example: She shot him a look of ~~~ after he forgot her birthday.

Question 11

laudable

Answer 11

Part of Speech: Adjective; Definition: Deserving praise or admiration; Original Sentence: “…with ~~~ initiative he had hurried out ‘to see.’”; Additional Example: Her ~~~ efforts to help the community earned her a special award.

Question 12

haughtily

Answer 12

Part of Speech: Adverb; Definition: In an arrogantly proud or scornful manner; Original Sentence: “Mr. Sloane didn’t enter into the conversation, but lounged back ~~~ in his chair…”; Additional Example: She ~~~ refused to speak to anyone she considered beneath her.