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