Definitions GRADE 5
an awkward brutish person
What is a lout?
somewhat salty
What is brackish?
Opposite of pacify
What is provoke?
inhibit : _____________ :: encourage : reinforcement
What is obstruction?
opposite of aid or assist
What is hamper?
A narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
What is fissure?
To twist in a violent manner
What is contort?
Opposite of rush, hurry, or run
What is straggle?
_________: sharp ::lively :active
What is pungent?
Opposite of clear or free
What is clog?
To prepare by combining raw materials
What is concoct?
To have cut off the hair from something
What is shorn?
opposite of unusual, execptional, or rare
What is customary?
blue : sky ::________ : trees
What is green?
Opposite of wordy, rambling
What is terse?
Having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
What is adroit?
A clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light.
What is a cataract?
Opposite of apathy or indifference
What is zest?
excellent : perfect :: blemish : ____________
What is defect
Opposite of drip or trickle
What is spout ?
To tremble or shake from weakness or age
What is dodder?
Of, relating to, or resembling brine or the sea : SALTY
What is briny?
Opposite of refined or sophisticated
What is boorish?
squander : waste :: _________ : cheap
What is thrift?
Opposite of push, shove, or heave
What is wrench?