Describing Words
A safety guide communicates with arrows, diagrams, and pictures instead of sound. What adjective describes this kind of information?
visual
After a long disagreement, one side finally agreed to surrender control. Which verb describes what that side did?
yield
The ruler orders a traitor to leave the kingdom and never return. Which verb names this punishment?
banish
People were shocked and horrified by the cruel conditions at the shelter. Which adjective best describes those conditions?
appalling
Investigators have evidence against a person but have not proved that person's guilt. What noun identifies that person?
suspect
The library will move into another building only while repairs are being completed. What adjective describes this short-term arrangement?
temporary
Complete the sentence: Thick glass ___ the scientist from the dangerous chemicals in the next room.
isolates
After losing her notebook, Lena finds it and gets possession of it again. Which verb describes what she does?
regain
The dejected team became positive and happy after hearing encouraging news. Which adjective is the opposite of 'dejected'?
cheerful
The doctor said the patient's minor illness could be treated easily. Which general noun can replace 'illness'?
ailment
With no worries and complete happiness, the quiet afternoon felt what?
blissful
Complete the sentence: The enormous aquarium ___ most of the hotel lobby.
occupies
A witness decides to hide an important fact instead of revealing it. Which verb is the opposite of 'reveal'?
conceal
After treatment, the formerly ailing dog is active and well again. Which adjective is the opposite of 'ailing'?
healthy
One step beyond the trail is a dangerously high, steep cliff. What noun names this landform?
precipice
Petroleum taken directly from the ground must be refined before use. What adjective describes it before refining?
crude
The group deliberately refuses to spend time with someone who betrayed them. Which verb describes their choice?
shun
A parent comforts a child who is crying after a disappointment. Which vocabulary verb can replace 'comforts'?
console
The class received dreadful news that a fire had caused deaths and great sorrow. Which adjective best describes the news?
tragic
The hikers must get away from the cave before the entrance closes. Which verb means the opposite of remaining trapped inside?
escape
Restoring the old theater required a large amount of money, time, and effort. Which adjective best describes that amount?
considerable
After losing the game, Theo sits alone, looks gloomy, and refuses to join his friends. Which verb describes his behavior?
mope
The cook gently mixes the sauce until its ingredients combine smoothly. Which vocabulary verb could replace 'mixes'?
blend
A reporter was enraged by the false story and demanded a correction. Which vocabulary adjective can replace 'enraged'?
furious
A flood destroyed the family's home just after they lost their jobs. What noun means this serious bad luck?
misfortune