Vocabulary Terms Unit 4

"The writer appeared to be at the apex of his career and earnestly considered just giving up."

Encountering a disagreement with a coworker is ________. It's bound to happen, so it's wise to be prepared.

The student making a perfect score on the SAT was a(n) ______.

The solution you outline in your essay should at least ________ the issues afflicting your industry.

Susan's fould mood was a(n) _______, as she is usually a bright, cheery person.

"The man made the impetuous decision to accept the job without fully reading the contract."

By providing ______, you're justifying your plan or proposed course of action.

The term is used correctly: "Arriving late to work because you overslept is an extenuating circumstance."

If you fail to meet the terms and conditions outlined in the contract, the agreement is rendered null and void.

"Other witnesses corrborated the man's testimony, which helped him win the case."

The myth of alligators living in the sewers of NYC was ______ when local authorities conducted a thorough inspection.

Remember, only include _____ sources when contructing a research-based project.

"The boy's parents sent him to bootcamp in an attempt to _____ his poor behavior."

The job _______s lifting heavy objects and operating various types of forklifts.

The ______ mother could tell that her daughter was lying.

John felt _____ when a source he found through Google supported his farfetched conspiracy theory.

The best way to halt the __________ effects of smoking is to quit altogether.

A pragmatic solution involves devising a detailed, step-by-step approach.

The term is used correctly in the following sentence. "Susan spread spurious rumors about the girl out of jealousy."

College admissions counselors carefully ______ each student's application and transcript.