English 11 Vocab Quiz 16

Conspicuous, standing out from the mass (usually unfavorable)

Vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy

Tending to delay or procrastinate; intended to delay or postpone

Deserving of blame, worthy of condemnation

When it came to letting people know which side of the issue he was on, the Senator decided to ________________________.

His wealth was a result of his __________________________ and his neglect for others.

The last presidential election was great for Republicans but an ______________________________________ for Democrats.

We waited for the storm to ______________________ before leaving on our trip.

An object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation

Praise of flattery that is excessive

Seniors soon realize their high school days are ____________________________

When famous athletes die, they receive much ____________________________.

A greedy desire, especially for wealth

To speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation. To be deliberately vague

The businessman was usually in financial trouble because he was _________________________________ in paying his bills.

Shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom

The inspector's __________________________ neglect of the faulty wiring indirectly caused the fire.

If you want to become wealthy you need to be ________________________ about managing your money.

Bullying the young child was an _________________________ blunder by the high school student.

To make less in amount, degree, et.; to become less