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
