Vocab Week 1

BOMBASTIC: fun loving and free

So much __________ grew between Mark and Mike that they never were buddies again.

The Parkers prefer to stay ________ from their neighbors so they didn’t attend the block party.

Peter’s _________ annoyed his classmates, who thought he was vain and conceited.

My campus visit was __________. When it was over, I resolved never to go near the place again.

The Lazy Boy” is a perfect title for a story about an ________ youth.

The poet had lived an __________ life, foregoing all luxuries and creature comforts.

COMPLIANT: to go against or disobey

ADVERSITY: great trouble or difficulty

An SAT prep course can _______ anxiety of some students, but can heighten tension for others.

Barbara’s motives were not altogether ___________ when running for president.

BANAL: dull or stale because of overuse

Her parents often________her, but when the scolding took place in front of her friends, Lulu was humiliated.

Although the invitation said the dress was formal, Chucky was ____________ about wearing track shoes to prom.

AFFABLE: hatred or ill will