10th Honors Vocabulary Unit 1-2

Locations that are ___ of commerce are typically not as affluent.

She didn't want to __ her friends with her problems, so she kept them to herself.

My cousin will not get a birthday party because of her __ behavior.

The student was a __ learner, always looking to understand difficult and challenging concepts.

Definition: very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Definition: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

Running into the middle of the street would be considered ___ behavior.

Definition: without the basic necessities of life; not having

When she asked for help, he said no in a __ tone.

Definition: a tendency to choose or do something regularly

Even though it was her favorite purse, she decided to ___ and give it to the robber.

Her biggest __ known by all was that she ate all her food with her hands... even spaghetti!

He was a(n) ___ man, clinging to his beliefs in the face of public opinion.

Although the breakup in the movie is a(n) ___ event, it doesn't make it a great movie.

Before he gave the answer to the joke, his mouth twisted in a ___ smile.

In order to __ the pain, she took medicine.

Defintion: make less severe, serious, or painful.

While in marketing, he experienced the ___ influence of the corporate culture.

defintion: acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

Defintion: proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

definition: overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.

Definition: stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion, despite attempts to persuade to do so.

While Henry would work carelessly, Mary was so __ that homework would take hours.

Definition: (of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.