English I Level D Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz Review

causing pain

In many cities, private citizens volunteer to serve as _________ police to help fight crime.

An important asset to an aspiring dress designer is a remarkable _______ for color and texture.

Jon would love to move out of his small ________ and into a nice, spacious office with a door.

Ms. Hibbard's voice is so _______ today that you would have found it painful to listen to her.

giving assistance

Many students are apt to look upon hours of studying as so much boredom and __________.

The favorite candidate was well-liked for his open, honest, and _________ approach to people.

The disagreement quickly _____________ to a full-fledged fight between the two boys.

Shakespeare is famous for writing emotional __________ for the main characters in his plays.

Even though your suggestion may be ______ because it is quick, it may not be the best solution.

The __________ make-up of the class ensured that Multi-Cultural Day would be a success!

The teacher gave Kevin a(n) ___________ look when he gave the old dog-ate-my-homework excuse.

The captain decided to _________ his ship rather than allow it to fall into enemy hands.

Unfortunately, the doctor’s _________________ of the disease was not a good one.

A special ________ was named by the President to negotiate a settlement in the war-torn region.

The names of all four record-breaking relay team members will be ___________ on the trophy.

offensive

I admire your ability to ________ interest when someone prattles on endlessly about nothing.

skeptical

An army without strong leadership and firm discipline is no more than an armed______________.

Emily made a ________ error when she decided to start a cruel rumor about Susan. 

impartial; unposed

Though many people relish Limburger cheese, I find its strong odor truly_______________.

forecast

The starving children were ________ by their hunger to dig through the garbage can for food.