English 1 Lists 1-10

I really enjoyed the __________ view from my hotel balcony.

Despite her bubbly outward appearance, Anna Kendrick is really full of ___________.

_______________ : flexible :: bellicose : peaceful

My friend offered his ______________ on the loss of my grandmother.

I often see _______________ in stores on Black Friday.

If someone tries to ________ you into committing a crime, you should immediately call the cops!

Because the child was so young, I worked hard to give her _______ answers to her questions.

When people have advanced degrees, they tend to have more ___________ in their field.

With your _______________ attempt at learning Spanish, I think you will be fluent in no time.

My sister is so _____________; she'll fall for anything!

"You can never be wise & in love at the same time" : ___ :: "To me, you are perfect" : romantic

Voodoo doll : _____________ :: golden statue : idol

____________ : new house :: spotless : abandoned factory

Suzie is a __________ of fine art and rarely misses a showing of Bob Ross.

If you do not ___________ in your paper, you will get a bad grade!

The wedding cake was a _____________ feat!

Musician : _____________ :: Olympic gold medalist : consummate

The billionaire did not believe his greedy children would __________ to murder him.

I can't believe I have an _____________ gemstone tiara!

Although the tiger seemed subdued, it never lost its _________________ urge to kill.

______________ : inequality :: analogy : similarity

____________________ : ineffective :: effete : dynamic

______________ : secrets :: circumvent : alarm systems

When the actress was questioned about her costar, she gave a ________ response.

Professor Lupin turned into a ______________-like creature: a werewolf!

_______________ : bumptious :: candid : devious

Because her day is filled with repetitive tasks, her job can only be described as _________.

Students on Mondays : _______________ :: Ms. Fox on Fridays : punctual

____________ : respect :: derogatory : rude

In an effort to _____________ myself, I took a bubble bath.

I dressed as a __________________ being for Halloween.

Ms. Fox's lack of coffee was an ____________ from her normal morning routine.

Ms. Fox has a ___________ collection of books.

Two-Face : _____________ :: The Riddler : abstruse

I would definitely respond with ___________ if Robert Downey Jr. walked into the room!

I'm sorry that you __________ my comment as an insult...I meant for it to be a compliment!

The city erupted in ___________ when Loki unleashed the aliens.

I don't appreciate your ____________ comments about my outfit.

Your parents are ________ about you attending school every day.

Ms. Fox is very ______________ of all things concerning Harry Potter.

Mr. Allison will __________ our flashy outfits today since it is Spirit Week.

Ms. Fox can be awfully ____________ when we don't listen.

A pleasant _____________ arose from her oven as the apple pie was baking.

___________________ : awkward :: affable : friendly

The Kardashians are often thought to be _____________.

My students tried to _____________ me into buying them some watermelon.

Katniss was being ____________ when she volunteered to take her sister's place.

The best way to defend yourself against _______ is by ignoring false statements of others.

______________ : timid :: gregarious : outgoing

My father is always quick to give my sister his forgiveness and _________ when she misbehaves.

The students had to _____________ on the group project, or they wouldn't get a good grade.

Please don't be _____________ while you're driving...stay alert and safe!!

For over 50 years, my grandparents have lived together in __________.

In the poem, the writer used an ____________ to express his feelings of love.

I consider my mother-in-law an ________ because she always makes snide comments to me.

Some classic novels are too _________ for beginning readers to understand.

Looking at the black clouds rolling in, today is not an ________________ day for a picnic.

Pollution : ________________ :: recycling : beneficial

I married my husband because I know my love for him will never _________.

Even though he knew the killer was in handcuffs, the cop was still __________ of the criminal.

After seeing how he treats certain people, he might be the most ___________ person I know!

I find it very hard to be __________ during Thanksgiving.

I can't believe he was so ______________ when he broke up with her! She cried for days.

My English 1 class always wants to take an _________ on Mondays.

He was clearly _____________ of stealing the car.

Tony Stark is known for his shrewd business _________, making him both successful and rich.

__________ : sterile :: austere : stern

I love that everyone is in a ____________ mood around this time of year!

I hope that the mole I found is __________!

After the __________ tricked Janet out of her life savings, he became wanted by the police.

Though your friend tried to ________ your story, I don't believe that an alien stole your body.

Ron was ___________ when people wouldn't leave his office.

_______________ : caustic :: affable : friendly

Make sure you drink plenty of water to ____________ dehydration.

Tom Hiddleston or Charlie Hunnam : ______________ :: Robert Downey Jr. : solution

____________ : rude :: compliment : nice

Ms. Fox adopts an ______________ tone when her class doesn't listen!

_____________ : connoisseur :: aggravate : alleviate

People often develop ____________ attitudes on Black Friday.

____________ : science lab directions :: straightforward : poetry

When I was a teenager, my father spoke to my dates with ___________ to try to scare them.

I feel like all my mother does is ______________ me!

Debutante : _____________ :: criminal : immorality

Because Kara loved sugary foods, she found it very hard to stick to her _________ diet.

Let us disprove this scientific __________ by conducting a laboratory experiment.

Her __________ culminated in her marriage to the wealthy old man.

The piece of furniture proved to be too ______________ for the movers.

______________ : break pattern :: comply : follow rules

The students tried to _____________ the quiz.

Captain Hook : ___________ :: Wendy : sincere

The townspeople considered Abigail to be an _________ after she was accused of witchcraft.

Because I want to _____________ my income, I am thinking about getting a second job.

I am definitely not ______________ to the idea of a meet-and-greet with Robert Downey Jr.!

_________________ : harsh :: moderate : mild

Your negative attitude is not _____________ to a good relationship.

Ireland is full of beautiful ______________ scenes.

___________ : introvert :: go along : extrovert

I can't believe your intense ____________ got in the way donating just $5!

It is obvious that he is a ______________ surgeon.

Ms. Fox becomes very __________ after she's had her coffee.

Can you please __________ your horseplay in class and pay attention?

Everyone stared as the ____________ girl made her entrance.

He used an ______________ to explain what happens when you say something mean.

Analogies : _______________ :: video games : fun

The __________ of dancers spend their evenings at the studio.

He had to constantly adjust his glasses because they were __________.

The celebrity wanted a _____________ wedding so the paparazzi couldn't be there.

The Doctor and his companion are often ______________ when they travel to a new time.

Energy : ___________ :: calming : assuage

I think most sensible people can __________ that Robert Downey Jr. is gorgeous.

Since Jake's teacher disliked him, he received _______ punishments when he didn't turn in work.

If you are skeptical of your religion, you might have become ___________.

The English Department at NDA is very ______________...they all get along so well!

An ______________ dancer from the age of three, she practices every chance she gets.

____________ : gentle :: asperity : roughness

Because my bills were due, the financial gift from my father arrived _____________.

____________ : praise :: avid : averse

He looked ____________ at the hobbits entering his kingdom.

Many students are ___________ with doing the bare minimum.

Captain America felt he had no choice but to ______ Bucky, even though everyone else disagreed.

Ms. Fox is often ________________ before her morning coffee.

The concert will __________ in a fantastic fireworks display.

The _________________ dog made me so sad. All puppies should be taken care of.

My mother-in-law often makes _________ remarks when she visits my house.

I was __________ after I accidentally broke my boyfriend's Xbox.