Unit 3 Vocabulary with Content Words

Lacking space; uncomfortable

Using exactly the same words; word for word

Harriet always waits until the last minute to turn in her work. She is quite ________.

Incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible

swollen; inflated; overblown or pompous

tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy

being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time

My student has a concert tonight at 7:00. Another student has a game at 7:00. These are _____

Unquestionable; actual; true

When the jurors had a question, the court clerk was asked to read the earlier testimony _______

At Christmas when the many members of my family come to visit, my house feels ___________

When I asked Tim where he was, he acted as if he did not want me to know. His answer was ___.

I tried to understand the lecture by the science professor but it was too ________

If you see a policeman behind you, do not try to __________ him.

a very slight trace or amount of something

alluring by a show of flashy or vulgar attractions; tawdry

When you swear to tell the truth your answers should always be _________

Of or relating to the brain; intellectual in nature

The new student was full of himself. Many described him as conceited and __________.

to pass over, along, or through

Elaborately or excessively decorated

Harsh sounds; disturbing noise

The students could not find a way to cheat. It seemed as if the teacher was _________.

At the same time; acting in conjunction

Offensive; disgusting

Crowns worn by royalty are usually ________

highly agitated, as the mind or emotions; distraught-

The teacher wore black pants and a black shirt. His outfit was ___________

Tammy's feelings when John broke their date were _______________.

The _____________ of the young band students practicing gave me a headache.

We cleaned the room until there was not a ______________ of dust to be found.

to obstruct or interfere with; to delay

To elude or avoid by cunning; to flee from a pursuer

The movie star was obsessed with drinking and partying. She was described as a ___________.

I could not communicate just how frightened I was. My fear was

To get to the other side of the city, we had to _____________ many streets.

Stern, as in manner; without excess; severely plain

Her _______________ jewelry was obviously fake.

hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused

The smell of a skunk can be described as _________