Honors WTO 9

Contentious situations are typically calm and cooperative.

Contentious is a synonym for agreeable and easygoing.

The student council meeting turned __________ when Praneth proposed that all homework be banned on Fridays.

Despite the pizza party chaos, Persy showed remarkable __________ by offering to help clean up before anyone else.

The film the class saw about religious __________ sparked a conversation about justice and empathy in Ms. Bozard's room.

A taciturn person is someone who enjoys talking at length and often dominates conversations.

A rueful person might feel regret after making a hurtful comment.

A squalid environment is not typically clean, comfortable, and well-maintained.

If a student speaks in an ingenuous way, they are likely being honest and sincere rather than sneaky or manipulative.

Hunter’s interest in plagues was so __________ that even his history teacher suggested he find a lighter research topic.

Placid is a synonym for calm and peaceful.

During silent reading time, Max has a clear __________ to whisper jokes to Liam, no matter how many times he's warned.

If someone shows prowess on the soccer field, it means they are very skilled at playing the game.

Mrs. Berg had a dog named after which character in To Kill an Mockingbird?

Experiencing persecution usually doesn't involve being treated unfairly or cruelly because of one’s beliefs or identity.

Juliet’s squirrel-chasing __________ is unmatched—even Fitz pauses in admiration when she bolts across the backyard.

Morbid is an antonym for cheerful and lighthearted.

Someone with couth is rude and poorly behaved.

The abandoned locker room behind the old gym at Bayshore was so __________ that even Fitz refused to go near it.

Dean’s __________ response to the prank—wide-eyed and honest—made it hard for anyone to believe he was involved.

Juliet gave a __________ whimper after realizing the sandwich she swiped from the table was filled with jalapenos.