EnglishYear 5

Describing Words — Series 5

Choose the correct describing word from the box to complete each sentence.

1.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

vaguevirtuousvibrantserenetarnishedsophisticatedvaliantturbulenttranquiltreacherous

The 1 atmosphere of the monastery made it a popular destination for those seeking quiet.

The 2 system analysed thousands of data points simultaneously and produced a clear result.

The 3 reputation of the institution took years of reform to begin to restore.

The 4 garden was the one place in the city where the noise could not be heard.

The 5 mountain path was difficult enough in summer, let alone in the depths of winter.

The 6 period that followed the announcement tested the resilience of the entire organisation.

The instructions were too 7 for anyone to follow without making assumptions.

The 8 effort of the crew prevented what would otherwise have been a disaster at sea.

The 9 street market was the heart of the neighbourhood and drew visitors from all over.

She was widely regarded as a 10 leader who always placed the public interest first.

2.

Now write your own sentence using one of the words above.