Vocab - Reading - 1st set of 10 words

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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


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