The mayor was found guilty of taking bribes, proving that some politicians can be corrupt
clever and smart
dishonest or wrong
tired and lazy
honest and fair
The student made an inquiry at the library desk to find books about space exploration.
question or request for information
secret plan
loud argument
small mistake
When she saw the magician pull a rabbit out of his hat, she was completely flabbergasted.
happy and cheerful
calm and relaxed
shocked or amazed
confused and worried
He felt invalidated when his teacher dismissed his idea without listening.
corrected kindle
explained clearly
ignored or made to feel unimportant
supported and praised
The chef deftly chopped the vegetables in just a few seconds.
slowly
quickly and skillfully
clumsily
quietly
The mayor took the stage to denounce the corruption in the city council.
announce
praise publicly
ignore
publicly declare being wrong
She gave a condemning look when her brother tried to sneak more cookies.
confused
angry
disapproving strongly
praising
To everyone’s dismay, the school play was canceled due to rain.
relief
excitement
surprise or shock
boredom
The workers filed their grievances with management about unfair schedules and low pay.
complaints or concerns
jokes or stories
awards or prizes
gifts or presents
The garbage left in the sun gave off a terrible stench that made everyone cover their noses.
bad odor
pleasant smell
loud sound
bright color
The desert was barren, with hardly any plants or animals.
cold and snowy
wet and rainy
empty or unable to produce
full of like
She fervently hoped that her team would win the championship.
quitely
angrily
intense feeling or passion
lazily
The company’s exploitation of workers caused outrage, as employees were paid very little for long hours.
unfair use for profit
honest work
generous support
sharing equally
When teased about his shoes, he quickly retorted, “At least mine aren’t falling apart!”
ignored
laughed softly
replied sharply
whispered
Trying to stop the storm with a small umbrella felt completely futile.
useless or hopeless
clever
necessary
exciting
She tentatively stepped onto the icy sidewalk, unsure if it would hold her weight.
quickly
angrily
carefully and hesitantly
confidently
