Lesson 17 HONORS 10th English

axiom

a universally recognized truth

He is considered highly _________ in his field of psychology.

adept

The Marantzes were __________ enough to do the tango but too shy to do it at their daughter's wedding.

adept

The Law of Gravity is an ___________ that you can easily test for yourself.

axiom

An attractively set table can ______________ a well-prepared meal.

complement

The _____________ of soldiers marched impressively at his back.

complement

complement

complete

Geometry and physics seemed to _______________ Martin because he could not visualize what he did not see in front of him.

confound

In an attempt to _________ his pursuers, the fugitive swam the river.

confound

Many medications have a ______________ effect, because they are stored in the body for several weeks until they start working correctly.

cumulative

She told Stan he was a _____________ helper

diligent

unerring

faultless

diligent

hardworking

cumulative

increasing in size by successive additions

confound

perplex

superlative

superior to all others

Joe has often said that attending the rock opera, Tommy, was a ____________ experience in the theater.

superlative

delve

to dig or search

tantalize

to tease

adept

very skilled