Vocabulary 1
A state of inaction; inactivity.
Idleness
unpleasant, unkind
Harsh
in a shy or nervous way
Timidly
Which word has the same meaning as harsh?
a. cruel
b. kind
c. gentle
a. cruel
Use prank in a sentence.
David enjoys playing pranks on his little brother.
He spent weeks planning the perfect prank to play on people.
play a trick or practical joke on (someone).
Prank
A type of literature based on the interplay of words and rhythm.
Poetry
Hold royal office; rule as king or queen.
Reign
Which word has the same meaning as reign?
a. follower
b. power
c. weakness
b. power
Use dare in a sentence.
They dare him to dive off the bridge.
Sonia dared her younger brother to go and knock on Mrs. Craverham's door.
A type of art that is admired for its beauty, for example painting, sculpture, music, and dance.
Fine art
An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.
Pastimes
the area surrounding a particular place, person, or object.
Neighborhood
Which word has the same meaning as pastimes?
a. responsibilities
b. duties
c. hobbies
c. hobbies
Use pastimes in a sentence.
Knitting is one of my pastimes.
My cousin paints beautiful landscapes as her pastimes.
A period of history and a European cultural movement covering the 15th and 16th centuries.
Renaissance
The act of conceiving a piece of music, the art of creating music, or the finished product.
Musical Composition
to challenge to perform an action especially as a proof of courage
Dare
Which word has the same meaning as idleness?
a. energy
b. laziness
c. liveliness
b. laziness
Use frightening in a sentence.
I cannot forget the frightening scene in a horror movie I just watched.
Over the weekend, one of his performances took a frightening turn.
It was frightening to do skydiving for the first time.