English 11 Level F Unit 9 Vocabulary

done for show, striving to make a big impression; ambitious

Her career exhibited both the miser's ever-growing _____and the miser's diminishing charm.

deserving blame, worthy of condemnation

to revive, bring back to consciousness or existence

You must be patient and realize that all his mistakes are typical of a _____in this line of work.

praise of flattery that is excessive

It was the inspector's _____neglect of duty that left such old buses in service.

We need someone who can ______our neighborhood council and thus perk up the community spirit.

By the time everyone present had expressed an opinion, the original idea had become somewhat _____.

cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct

untidy, dirty, careless

Talking about one's wealth is thought to be _____ and in poor taste.

shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom

one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience

conspicuous, standing out from the mass

a greedy desire, particularly for wealth

The ____ management of money is a valuable skill but may not by itself make a good executive

Whoever allowed that man on a stage is guilty of an ______ blunder

Her room was in a _____ state, and it took her entire Saturday to clean it.

Athletes have little choice but to enjoy the sometimes puzzling _____of their fans.