Word of the Week (Set 2)

final, conclusive, OR of recognized excellence

Is the bolded word used correctly? DNA evidence helped exonerate the wrongly convicted man after years of imprisonment.

conspicuously bad or reprehensible

Fill in the blank: Ms. Finis made an _____ mistake giving a quiz on Valentine's Day.

something hard to understand or explain; a puzzle

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

Fill in the blank: The scientific study provided _____ evidence that the new drug was effective in treating the disease.

to try to equal/match something else, such as imitating

Is the bolded word used correctly? The giant pothole on the main road diverted traffic through the side streets.

Fill in the blank: In Social Studies, you need to use a lot of resources to ______ your thesis statement.

Is the bolded word used correctly? Kobe Bryant is the epitome of a great basketball player.

Replace the bolded word with a WoW: Many artists try to imitate the style of famous painters in their work.

Give an example of something that is conspicuous.

Is the bolded word used correctly? In Ms. Finis' world, math is an enigma.

Finish the sentence: The sudden disappearance of Amelia Earhart remains an...

Fill in the blank: Ms. Finis is considered the _________ of an English teacher with her long sweater and loud voice.

lasting a very short time

obvious to the eye or mind

Fill in the blank: My noisy dog ______ my attention away from the Super Bowl commercials with his barking.

Fill in the blank: My mom's choice was ______, and she would not let me sleep in today. (hint: her choice was not bad)

Is the bolded word used correctly? The witness's testimony helped to corroborate the suspect's alibi.

Fill in the blank: Ms. Finis tried to _______ Dr. Martin Luther King in her speech.

Fill in the blank: The bright yellow car was ______ among the sea of white vehicles in the parking lot.

Fill in the blank: Lizzie Borden was _________ of the charges.

Replace the bolded word with a WoW: The beauty of the cherry blossoms is short, lasting only a few weeks each spring.

to support, strengthen, or give evidence for

Fill in the blank: The student's _______ disregard for safety regulations led to him getting a detention.

to turn or redirect something

a standard, typical, or representative example

Give an example of something that is ephemeral.