Vocab - Reading - 1st set of 10 words
Douse most nearly means what?
(v.) To wet thoroughly; To drench
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms: commend; laud; praise; hail
denounce
Luckily, there was plenty of water to _____ the daredevil with, after his failed attempt at jumping over the fire pit. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
douse
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:dehydrate; dry; parch
douse
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms:submerge; soak; dunk; drench
douse
After all the confusion, the speaker _____ stated her views on slavery to clear things up. What word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
expressly
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:accidentally; by coincidence; unintentionally; by chance
expressly
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms:clearly; pointedly; plainly; explicitly
expressly
The polar bear was _____ after swimming for days without a meal. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
famished
Expressly most nearly means what?
(adv.) Plainly, in so many words; For a particular purpose
Gainful most nearly means what?
(adj.) Bringing in money or some special advantage; Profitable
I felt it was important to _____ the terrible actions of my neighbor, so I called him a meany in public. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
denounce
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms:criticize; censure; condemn
denounce
The high school newspaper editor heard of a high speed chase, so she decided to _____ me to the scene. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
dispatch
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:hold; keep; retain; withhold
dispatch
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms:kill; slay; report; communication
dispatch
The polar bear was ______ after swimming for days without a meal. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
famished
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:full; gorged; well-fed; satisfied
famished
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms:hungry; starving; ravenous
famished
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:return to; stay with; keep; hold on to
forsake
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms:desert; renounce; disown; abandon
forsake
Many people who don't have jobs are looking for _____ employment as a means to pay their bills. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
gainful
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:unprofitable; adverse; unrewarding; nonpaying
gainful
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms:moneymaking; paying; profitable
gainful
Famished most nearly means what?
(adj.) Extremely hungry
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms:blockade; encircle; attack; surround
beseige
To make a snowball, you must _____ the unpacked snow into a ball. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
compress
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:expand; enlarge; stretch; increase
compress
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms:condense; shrink; shorten
compress
Compress Most nearly means what?
(n.) A soft cloth pad applied with pressure to heal an injury; (v.) To press together; To reduce in size or volume
Apparel most nearly means what?
(n.) Clothing, especially outer garments; (v.) To dress or put clothes on
Dispatch most nearly means what?
(n.) The sending of a message to a destination; (v.) To send off or out for a purpose; To kill
Denounce most nearly means what?
(v.) To condemn openly; To accuse or criticize as deserving of punishment
Forsake most nearly means what?
(v.) To give up something; To abandon or desert
Beseige most nearly means what?
(v.) To surround with military forces
The bikini is _____ that should be worn at the beach instead of a bathrobe. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
apparel
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:strip; undress; take off; uncover
apparel
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the synonyms: attire; clothing; garments
apparel
His battle plan was to _____ the castle so that all sides would be attacked. Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?
beseige
Which word MOST NEARLY matches the antonyms:aid; help; reinforce; assist
beseige
