Darnell Final Vocab

During a marathon you should ____ a steady pace so you can finish the race!

Thanks for publishing my editorial in the newspaper despite the ___ that it caused.

Darnell approached Mr. Baker's office ____ unsure of what kind of trouble he was in now.

celebrity

The city is not __ because that means picturesque in natural simplicity like in the country.

My little sister has a make believe, _____ friend that isn't real.

stopping from happening

The principal had to make his decision based on ____ since he didn't have all of the facts .

shy, timid

What is the correct abbreviation for Hawaii?

I do my chores with _____ when I am in a good mood.

Brazil is rapidly diversifyng its ---- (country) economy.

The story pointed out several ___ symbols like a four leaf clover and a pot of gold.

Henry had a beautiful mountain view from his hotel room; he enjoyed the _____ view.

My ____ showed me who to improve my article submission that was accepted into the magazine.

dislike, despise, think unworthy

If you say something controversial to a group of people, chances are you will ___ someone.

Darnell's dad told a story about a Viet Cong ____ after Sweeby sang opera into the hole.

secure

amazement or surprise

Tamika is ________ for Darnell to go to the hospital with her.

obedient, unresisting

I felt ___ by my teacher when I came home and told my mom how she scolded me.

My son ____ his 11 p.m. curfew because he wanted to stay out until midnight.

The teacher spoke so fast I had to write ____ to get everything down.

When Frankie was younger he did ___ things like throw spitballs and yank on girls pigtails.

The ball game looked so fun at recess that I wasn't diffident and decided to ____.

My grandmother ____ that I eat another piece of cake and wouldn't take no for an answer.

Break into syllables: commit

Rather than paying for the candy bar, Randy decided to ____ it by hiding it in his coat.

okay, good enough

Darnell was ____ on his walk to the principal's office unsure of how much trouble he was in.

even tempered, calm

If I only give the book a ___ read, I will not do well on the comprehension questions.

hopeless

Darnell thought of telling a __ lie to get out of trouble but knew he would get caught.

After the ____ presentation about the importance of proper dental care I always brush my teeth.

funding

Studying hard will have ___ results like good grades.

The ____ puppy obeys his master.

be or live

important

The gun went off and ____ the runners began racing.

What is the correct abbreviation for professor?

change or alter

Break into syllables: seldom

Sweeby Jones maintained his _____ and refused Darnell's canned beans.

What is the correct abbreviation for Southwest?

My puppy is quite ____ never settling down and always highly energetic.

By driving 60 miles per hour, he was ____ the speed limit of 55 miles per hour.

Joe was ___ from school so we didn't see him for 2 weeks.

What is the correct abbreviation for mister?

My friend's tried to ---- me when we were doing a Nerf war.

not long ago

sarcastic

As _____ as it was, the sound was friendly.

Someone who disdains something is usually full of _____ (scornful hatred)

What is the correct abbreviation for Senior?