Word of the Day

We are building vocabulary with Word of the Day. At the beginning of every class, I have a new word and definition written on the white board, the the first thing my students do is add them to their Word of the Day notebook.  Then periodically, I quiz them on the words they have learned, or check to see if they have written an original sentence for each word.  Words are beautiful and powerful and interesting, and building vocabulary is important for preparing for SAT and ACT tests too.
I have just started adding word etymology also, pointing out the root words, prefixes, suffixes and their meanings.

Here is today's quiz.

tranquility   diaphanous   scintillating   rhapsodic    lithe    succulent   effervescent   luminescent
grotesque   verisimilitude   dulcet   assuage   ephemeral   incandescent   mellifluous   eloquent
halcyon   noxious   lachrymose   plethora   cacophony   superfluous   acquiesce  lackadaisical

Replace the underlined word with one of vocabulary words above.

1. Bubbly soda water can help relieve an upset stomach.

2. Slender and graceful bodies adorned with feathers, beads, ruffles, and shimmering fabric flounced down the fashion show runway.

3.  The bride smiled at her groom through the sheer layers of her veil.

4. Fresh off the vine, the tomatoes were deliciously sweet and juicy.

5. The ecstatic expression on his face when he opened the envelope containing tickets to the championship game was priceless.

6. The articulate words of the salesman convinced my dad to try the new product.

7. The reckless way that some wealthy people spend money and treat those less fortunate is considered by some to be disgusting.

8. Susan was weepy as she watched her only son board the plane to leave for his job on the other side of the country.

9. Foreigners are often shocked by the profusion of choices found in an American grocery store.

10.  Parents sometimes give in and buy their children candy to avoid tantrums in the check-out line.

11. He was captivated by the author's brilliant ideas and witty style.

12. The couple walked through the scenic grounds around the creek, enjoying the peacefulness of the old oak grove.

13. The volcano belched out steaming lava, clouds of hot ash, and poisonous gases.

14.  The glowing face of my phone helped me find my way through the dark alley.

15. The musical sounds of a piano wafted over the patio as the guests mingled and chatted.

16. To appease security concerns, each watch is given its own serial number.

17. The players couldn't hear their coach above the uproar going on in the stands.

18.  The thunderstorm was fleeting, starting suddenly and gone within minutes.

19. She wished for the relief of a cool breeze as she squinted up at the white-hot summer sun.

20. With so many people looking for work, the employees knew they could not afford to be lazy and careless in their work if they hoped to retain their jobs.

21. We are a much wealthier nation now than we were even in the idyllic year of 1960.

22. The sweet sounds of his mother's voice soothed the crying baby.

23. Tourists flock to Madame Tousaud's Wax Museum in New York because the extraordinary realism of the statues makes visitors feel like they are meeting celebrities in real life!

24. Use portion control to cut out excess calories from your diet.