English 10 Vocabulary 7 & 8 Review

Hitting a home run in the ninth inning made ____ for her three strikeouts earlier in the game.

The speaker made some interesting points, but his didactic tone annoyed many in the audience.

A good education does not ____ pupils; instead it teaches them to think for themselves.

The man’s dry, ____ speaking style was totally inappropriate at the merry neighborhood cookout.

Everyone in the neighborhood patronizes the farmers’ market because of its fresh produce.

Sometimes one person’s small conciliatory act can bring an end to a longstanding feud.

A great deal of important research is done under the ____ of the American Cancer Society.

Carly tried to mediate a dispute between two of her friends, and now they are angry at her.

Vinny decided to ____ himself from the group when the conversation became heated.

A good teacher must have an understanding of a subject, and must be well versed in pedagogy.

Can you ____ the famous scientific formula, e = mc², for us?

My ____ neighbor often travels to Europe to lecture at anthropology conferences.

I tried to read the journal article, but it was full of ____ language I could not understand.

A dip in the lake might mitigate the itchiness of all those mosquito bites.

Pundits from different political parties often disagree on important issues.

Dr. Arnot’s presentation edified me about the latest research on nutrition and health.

“After we ____ the school, there will be internet access in every room,” stated the principal.

The child ____ his father to buy something in each aisle of the grocery store.

Spending time in a foreign country is conducive to learning a second language.

Growing up in a family of musicians has imbued me with a passion for music.