Lesson 1 Vocabulary

Something that is one of two possible choices.

To make more peaceful and less angry, hateful, or upset. [Betsy tried to _______ the neighbors by offering to pay for the window she broke.]

To break up and scatter. [The police tried to _______ the crowd that had gathered.]

To release (someone) from something that applies to others. [Miss Ito will _______ anyone with an A average from the final test.]

To lead (someone or something) to act in a certain way or to do something; to cause.

Without brightness, liveliness, or excellence; lacking energy. [Due to a bad headache, Gretchen gave a _______ performance.]

Done or happening during the night. [The cat's _______ search for mice kept me awake.]

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: Particularly convenient or suitable in time; coming at just the right time. [When Dad mentioned his raise, it seemed an _______ moment to tell him I needed money for a field trip.]

A stand on which something is or could be placed. [Each column was supported by a marble _______.]

Ready or willing to receive; inclined to take a suggestion or consider a possibility. [Nicole seems _______ to our plan, so I think we can count on her.]