VCR 7
Created By: Jenna Brown
Guess The Word
My parents often get upset with me for not wanting to talk to them after school, but after such long stressful days I feel to _____________ to talk.
Querulous (adj.)
Complaining; irritable; peevish
Roots
QUAERO <L. "to seek" "to search for"
Word Forms
noun: querulousness
adverb: querulously
Synonyms
petulant
fractious
grumpy
Antonyms
happy
cheerful
easy-going
Practice: Pick the incorrect word
1. When I was little I would often ________ with my sisters, as we constantly fought over clothes and toys.
2. My mother is extremely ___________ when it comes to the weather, as she loves to compare our current weather to almost any other place that has better weather.
3. My 5th grade math teacher was well known for her ______________ behavior; in consequence, I made sure to always have my homework completed to perfection in order to avoid upsetting her further.
4. The ____________ of my father often caused me to want to avoid talking to him when he got home from work, as his tense body language made it clear that he wanted to be left alone.