Vocabulary Grade 9 — Set 3: Quick Drills flashcards
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Which word means inclined to go gently, so that penalties and rules turn out milder than people braced for?lenientCharacter & Behavior
The referee was lenient and gave only a warning for the late tackle. -
Which word means delightfully odd and imaginative, like something out of a daydream?whimsicalCharacter & Behavior
The café's whimsical menu named every sandwich after a fairy-tale character. -
Which word means puzzled and uneasy because something makes no sense to you?perplexedFeelings & Attitudes
Perplexed, the mechanic could not work out why the engine kept stalling. -
Which word means eager to pay someone back with harm for a wrong they did?vengefulFeelings & Attitudes
The vengeful pirate swore to sink the ship of the captain who marooned him. -
Which word means to talk on and on, drifting away from the point?rambleSpeaking & Arguing
The tour guide rambled about pigeons instead of explaining the castle's history. -
Which word means so physically tough that it leaves you sweating and out of breath?strenuousActions & Effort
Hauling hay bales all afternoon was the most strenuous work of the summer. -
Which word means a sudden, major change that throws life or society into turmoil?upheavalChange & Growth
The arrival of the railroad caused great upheaval in the quiet farming town. -
Which word means a slim shard, splinter or wedge of something, such as glass or wood?sliverSize & Amount
Careful, a sliver of glass is still on the kitchen floor. -
Which word means able to be defended as right or reasonable when questioned?justifiableQuality & Judgment
Breaking the window to rescue the trapped dog was justifiable. -
Which word means having the look, feel or timing of the fall season?autumnalNature & Time
Pumpkins and cornstalks gave the porch an autumnal look.
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