Let's Learn New Vocabulary

1. Mr Booth is an _______ in the mining business and acts like someone who has been doing well for years. (a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class)
4. I often caught her _________ her friends. (talking spitefully or maliciously about someone; creating false reports about someone)
7. I walked on the ________ on the way to school. (a narrow walkway, esp. one high above the surrounding area, used to provide access or allow movement)
8. The _________ children in the playground pushed each other down the slide. (disorderly and disruptive; rowdy)
10. His ________ often caught the attention of children. (a hairstyle of many long rope-like locks)
12. Gina cheers on her brother as he is _________ all the opponent's attack really well. (deflecting, warding off or blocking an attack or blow)
13. I think that _________ leadership inspires people to become more responsible at work. (encouraging change; relating to transformations)
14. Justin Gatlin dashed ________ and bested even world-acclaimed runner Usain Bolt in the 100m final. (done in an astonishing manner)
15. The new Queen walked into the ballroom ________. (showing refined, exquisite beauty)

2. "I am truly sorry," Lina said to her little sister ________, holding the torn arm of her little sister's favourite plush toy. (filled with deep regret and guilt over some misdeed)
3. The girls danced the Flamenco __________. (lively, full of animation or spirit)
5. The boys apologised to their teacher for the ________ spill of water on the floor. (happening unintentionally)
6. Ravi ran _________ to catch the last train leaving for Yogyakarta. (done with great urgency)
9. John proceeded to bathe himself in the _________ river. (related to something spiritual; beyond human understanding)
11. He lost in the elections as a result of the ________ of voters who disliked his economic policies. (a negative reaction towards a decision or something unfavourable)