Vocab lesson 2 sentence completion

Question 1

Huck Finn experiences a(n) ____________________ during his adventure on the Mississippi River.

Accepted Answer

metamorphosis

Question 2

He had a __________________ look on his face while the principal scolded his actions.

Accepted Answer

contemptuous

Question 3

Fossils are a __________ of the past, and provide archaeologists with clues to history.

Accepted Answer

vestige

Question 4

When the ______________ took hostages, the detectives knew they were racing the clock.

Accepted Answer

brigands

Question 5

The _________________ in chemistry class confused Anna, causing her grade to suffer.

Accepted Answer

nomenclature

Question 6

Russell remained _________________ while his father lectured him about his poor grades.

Accepted Answer

nonchalant

Question 7

The students were given _____________________________ over their senior project.

Accepted Answer

carte blanche

Question 8

During the discussion, the ________________ became angry and defensive.

Accepted Answer

interlocutors

Question 9

The news reports were _____________ with stories of winter snowstorms.

Accepted Answer

rife

Question 10

The ___________ cave sent chills down Zoe's back as she watched a bat fly overhead.

Accepted Answer

stygian

Question 11

The actress was often referred to as a(n) ___________ because she traveled often.

Accepted Answer

cosmopolitan

Question 12

The lawyer's _______________ sounded logical, but the jury saw through the deception.

Accepted Answer

sophistry

Question 13

The magician's ________________ failed to bring about the desired results.

Accepted Answer

incantation

Question 14

The _________________ educator ignored the students' request for more time on the assignment.

Accepted Answer

procrustean

Question 15

The protesters were marching peacefully until one rioter incite a(n) ________________.

Accepted Answer

donnybook

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