Vocabulary Words 1-25

4. A slight _____ in her tone suggested she was joking, even though her words seemed serious.
6. Wearing a cap and gown at graduation is a _____ tradition followed by most schools.
7. In mythology, Zeus is described as _____, able to control all things.
8. My backpack was a _____ mess, with papers and pencils scattered everywhere.
11. The once lively town was now _____, with empty buildings and silent streets.
15. Her excuse sounded _____; it was reasonable and easy to believe.
18. Can you give me an _____ of how long the trip will take?
22. Dark clouds warned that a storm was _____, ready to arrive at any moment.
23. Gold is a _____ metal, able to be shaped into coins or jewelry.
24. The tiny crack in the glass was a small _____, but it ruined the perfect finish.
25. Smartphones have become _____, appearing in nearly everyone’s hand.

1. There was a clear _____ between his story and what the witnesses reported.
2. The plant’s yellow leaves revealed a _____ of nutrients in the soil.
3. “Less is more” seems like a _____, but it makes sense once you think about it.
5. The river is formed by the _____ of two smaller streams merging together.
9. It’s hard to make a fair judgment if you have a _____ against someone.
10. The librarian had _____ notes written in the margins of nearly every book.
12. Running a bakery in a busy tourist town can be very _____ if done well.
13. The two students were in constant _____, arguing over who was right.
14. The palace’s marble staircases and gold ceilings reflected its royal _____.
16. She felt strangely _____ about the outcome, neither happy nor upset.
17. He had an open _____ toward spinach; just smelling it made him frown.
19. The lecture became _____, dragging on without anything interesting.
20. The team questioned the _____ of the plan, wondering if it could actually work.
21. His decision to cancel the trip seemed _____, made without reason or plan.