Chapter 9 vocab

A bibliophile is an ardent lover of baby's bibs.

False

A good friend can be candid and share ways you need to improve.

True

Hyperbole is the figurative language tool of intentionally over-exaggerating to make a point.

True

If we are discussing the emotive issue of slavery in our American History class, it is important to be able to speak with candor about it.

True

Procrastination can be a precursor to poor grades.

True

A mom needs especially good relationship__________. Type in the correct answer from this list:

acuity

Proper manners are very important to Suzanne, so she is __________ in her enforcement of good behavior at the table.

adamant

Joel has an __________ for organization and that will be helpful for his engineering career.

affinity

The __________ basketball star felt it was important to serve those in his community who had a __________ of food.

affluent, pittance

alienate : isolate :: brazen : __________

boisterous

fiasco : disaster :: downpour : _____________

deluge

Grandma Ruth dearly loved her grandchildren and she was known for __________ on them and spoiling them often.

doting

overstate : exaggerate :: ____________ : entangle

embroil

Since Bethany's dog had just died, she had great __________ for Julia when her cat died.

empathy

Randy has an __________ to talk very quickly when he gets nervous.

inclination

My mother's hatred of snakes __________ us from ever owning any reptiles as pets.

precludes

Under the __________ of visiting the library, June actually stopped by the donut shop.

pretext

Yellowstone National Park is filled with wild animals, and bison sightings are __________.

prevalent

The __________ stood on the street corner shouting for all to join him in his religious crusade.

zealot