Vocab Workshop Level C unit 7

We finally hit a(n) _____ in the project when the experiment finally worked correctly.

She would try to cheer up sad, depressed people with her _____ personality.

Rumor was that a(n) __ new student was coming to our school and then a plain guy showed up.

To regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate

Not arrogant or pretentious; Modest

A mental, physical or emotional position adopted with respect to something; A position

The elephant likes to go into the _____ to take a muddy bath.

Lighthearted; Animated; Easy and carefree

The Cheetah's natural behavior was _____ towards most animals.

A quality or feature belonging to someone or something

We tried to _____ how important a college degree could be to finding a good job.

It bothered their upscale neighbors that they put _____ flamingoes all over their yard.

Living by killing, eating or robbing others

We were going to the mall until she began to _____ about using her mom's car to drive so far.

They wanted to climb to the _____ of the mountain, though few people have made it that high.

Worn and exhausted in appearance

She was a quiet _____ person who dressed in a modest fashion.

The football player was someone who could _____ around the tacklers to avoid losing the ball.

The popular clique began to _____ everyone that was not part of their group.

To deflect or ward off a weapon or blow

She was forced to do _____ jobs like scrubbing toilets because she had no education.

A pool of water or mud where animals roll around

To not make a definite choice; To show indecision

Of or relating to lowly and sometimes degrading work

A point in time, especially a crucial one; A joint or connection

To bring heavy destruction on, to devastate

He explained his _____ on the issue with a well prepared power point presentation.

One who changes to the opposite party or faction or reverses principles; A traitor

To express; To communicate something

The founders wrote a(n) _____ of their beliefs called the Constitution of the United States.

We were afraid the storm would _____ the town and kill people.

The highest point of something; The highest level attainable

Very unusual or from another part of the world; Foreign

She tried to _____ the wart by using medication in hopes of it disappearing.

A tax on unnecessary goods; (v.) To remove by or as if by cutting

He had stubble from a beard which made him look _____ after staying up all night.

A principle or body of principles presented for acceptance or belief; Teachings, in general

Her speech stated that she wanted to _____ her success to the hard work of the entire group.

We thought he was loyal to the cause until he became a(n) _____ and joined the opposition.

Showy, cheap and tacky; Gaudy