Definition
Give a definition for the word "deficient"
- lacking
-not having enough of something
After shopping for hours, she was torn between two dresses of different length. One was long and flowy, while the other was shorter and classier; she could not choose between the two, but decided to buy the __________.
a)peruse
b)contrived
c)latter
c)latter
auspicious
Create a sentence for the word "grandeur"
Answers may vary
Sample answer: Those who visit the Taj Mahal in Jaipur, India say that it has a great deal of majestic grandeur.
Give the definition for the word " contend"
- to face something
- struggle to deal or put up with something
- to assert or maintain a position
His good __________ would not allow him to cheat his brother in their joint business.
a)auspicious
b)conscience
c)contend
b)conscience
The accomplished author wrote a __________ number of best selling books.
prodigious
Create a sentence for the word "candid"
Answers may vary
Sample answer: I can always rely on my closest friends to give me their candid opinions; they are not tainted with jealousy or hidden intentions.
Give a definition for the word "solicitation"
- to ask for something from someone
- a request for something (usually money)
The boys were a bit _________ about playing football against the older team, but they faced their fears and ended up winning.
a)auspicious
b)apprehensive
c)embargo
b)apprehensive
The lady _________ a smile as the annoying customer walked in for the 4th time that day without buying anything.
contrived
Create a sentence for the word "daunt"
Answers may vary
Sample answer: The looming Semester tests ahead seem daunting, but once you're done you will be free for the summer!
Give a definition for the word "expedient"
-convenient or practical (even if it's immoral or unethical)
-serves a purpose regardless of morals
The Lilliputians have ________ figures, meaning they are much smaller than the average human.
a)contrived
b)stipulate
c)diminutive
c)diminutive
The prisoners will erupt into violent fights at the slightest __________.
provocation
Create a sentence for the word "schism"
Answers may vary
Sample answer: It is absurd that different sects of the same religion have such great schisms between them.
Give the definition for the word "extenuate"
- Give an excuse for
-Mitigate or make something seem less serious
With Covid-19, there is an ________ on travel which has caused many to be demotivated.
a)embargo
b)diminutive
c)schism
a)embargo
The rules ________ that players must wear uniforms.
stipulate
Create a sentence for the word "peruse"
Answers may vary
Sample answer: After losing my job, I religiously perused the job vacancies on LinkedIn until I was given an interview at another company.