Vocab 10/11 B sentences

detrimental

According to some nutritionists, a daily vitamin regime could could be beneficial to ones health , but overuse of supplements due to poor diet could be ______________ instead.

nefarious

Despite myriad programs geared toward societal improvement, still rampant among the most odious and _____________ crimes are vandalism, assault and battery, and child abduction. "Coating people's cars with raw egg and smashing pumpkins on front stoops is _____________ even when it's Halloween," our neighbor stated firmly.

turbulence

Despite the __________ of her busy afternoons---homework, carpooling, dinner preparation---Annabelle strives to maintain an inner sense of calm and order.

virulent

Even though Olivia who exaggerates, buys organic foods, and still worries about bad meats and pesticides that are labeled "organic" when they are not, Olivia obsesses about theses items being _______ threats to her health.

tranquility

In order to bestow her home with a sense of ______________, Mrs. Pierra keeps her counters tidy, nurtures several green plants, and plays CDs with the sounds of running water.

whimsical

Melissa's colorful clothes, butterfly pins, and collection of fuzzy animal slippers reflect her ____________ nature, which is indicative of her fanciful thinking. Miranda's interior decorating style is _____________ and imaginative...

thrives, tranquility

Preferring peace to pandemonium, Lana ___________ when movements of ______________ grace her day.

conflagration

Rather than picturing a ferocious and potentially lethal blaze when you imagine a ____________, visualize a scenic bonfire on the beach at night---complete with toasted marshmallows, hot cocoa, and stargazing!

conflagration, adversity

The devastating ____________ at the Jones' place of business seemed to kick off a chain reaction of negative events; one _____________ followed another.

deleterious

To avoid the _____________ consequences of pesticides, Rachel purchased only organic produce from local farm markets.

thrive

To more than survive, to ___________ to their utmost potential, children require attention, love, praise, nutritious food, and fun exercise. Big Ego Bruce ___________ on flattery.

precarious

Walking along wet, mossy stones in the water is _____________; you very well might slip and fall headfirst into the water.