R&J Vocabulary Quiz (List 4)

(adj) having or showing good judgement in conduct, especially in speech; discriminating

(adj) light or harmless

Hoping to avoid detection, the shoplifter tried to be __ while walking through the store.

(adj) irritable or overly sensitive; easily angered

Synonyms: (n) habit; humor; identity

(n) a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifferent

(adj) unjustly severe; overly strict

(adj) used with a bad temper

Sometimes, Penny deliberately plays her music too loud to __ her younger siblings.

Synonyms: (adj) dictatorial; in control; despotic; totalitarian

The rays of sunlight created a(n) __ atmosphere in the room.

___ and forgiveness was only granted once the woman admitted her transgressions to her priest.

Synonyms: (n) sore; ulcer; boil; infestation

(v) to press or urge with troublesome persistence; to question

Antonyms: (adj) burdensome; heavy

After the murder, the court reviewed a transcript of text messages showing his __ disposition.

The best way to fix __ in schools is to pay students for their attendance, grades and behavior.

(v) to bring trouble, distress or agitation to

Antonyms: (v) to pacify; to soothe; to assist

Synonyms: (adj) wordy; verbose; rambling

As the expert explained the forensic evidence, he used __ that left the jury confused.

Antonyms: (adj) biased; unfair; not subjective

Antonyms: (v) to understand; to perceive; to discern

After being turned down six times, Jon's __ depended on Sally agreeing to go to prom with him.

Synonyms: (n) merit; respectability; status

Since the boss was in one of his rare good moods, I seized the chance to __ him for a raise.

The effect of taxation and __ rule was a discontent and riotous group of citizens.

(v) to interpret something wrongly

(n) the quality or state of being worthy; honored, or esteemed; high rank, office, or position

Even though the old man appeared grumpy, he really had a pleasant __.

Carly had no idea that her intended compliment had been completely __(-d) by her aunt.

Synonyms: (v) to ask; to beseech; to persuade / plead

Antonyms: (adj) foolish; thoughtless; reckless

The man was put on trial after he used a car as a __ weapon against his wife's boyfriend.

(adj) marked by or using an excess of words; drawn out

(n) an erosive or spreading sore; a source of corruption

(n) the tendency of something to act in a certain way under given circumstances

Synonyms: (n) a disregard; disinterest; emotionlessness

(adj) unspoiled by prejudice

The tree developed a __ that had to be removed before the fungus killed it.

Antonyms: (n) denial; concealment; secret

Antonyms: (adj) kind; agreeable; harmonious; sympathetic

Synonyms: (adj) peevish; annoyed; fretful; grumpy

Judges and juries should hear evidence with __ ears and decide on a verdict that suits justice.

(n) a remission of sins pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of reconciliation; confession