Metamorphosis Vocab Quiz

Vocab practice should _____ your fear of the SAT, unless, of course, your fear is ______.

One that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner.

existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as an unreasonable act of will

a close bond or connection

plentiful in number

The ____ fires across the American West seem to be a/an ____ of worsening fire seasons to come.

standing out so as to be clearly visible

to lie at rest

After he ____ a gun, his pulling out a knife seemed absurdly ________.

a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced

having a sullen and gloomy disposition

To wave or flourish something in a menacing,defiant, or excitedway

an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something

To allay the anger of, especially by making concessions

unable to be soothed or mollified especially by concessions

unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

unyielding or stubborn adherence to one'spurpose, opinion, etc.

The smoky skies give everyone a/an _____ complexion and make us _______ for fresher air.

to reprove or scold, especially in a mild and good-willed manner

Extremely unreasonable, incongruous, or inappropriate

Tired of my son's ___________ whining, I __________him about how annoying emo kids are.

exciting distaste or aversion

To reside temporarily

a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

deficient in color or lacking sparkle or liveliness