Unit 2(1)
Which word matches the definition below?
A twisted facial expression that shows pain or disgust
Grimace
Which word matches the definition below?
Calm, peaceful and quiet
Tranquil
The curtains were __________, allowing sunlight into the room without allowing people outside to clearly see inside.
Translucent
Which word matches the definition below?
On time; not late
Punctual
The detective's complicated explanation seemed to __________ the witness, who could no longer make sense of what had happened.
Bewilder
Which word matches the definition below?
Serious or immediate danger
Peril
Which word matches the definition below?
A building and it's surrounding land/property
Premises
After hearing about the family's loss, we called to __________ with them and offer our support.
Condole
Which word matches the definition below?
Wild with fear or anxiety
Frantic
After winning the lawsuit, the injured worker received __________ for the money he had lost while recovering.
Compensation
Which word matches the definition below?
Acceptance of an unpleasant situation
Resignation
Which word matches the definition below?
A natural intuition
Instinct
The soup had been left in the refrigerator so long that it had __________ into a thick, jelly-like substance.
Congealed
Which word matches the definition below?
To confuse or puzzle
Bewilder
The vacationers spent the entire afternoon at the resort, choosing to __________ in the warm sunshine and comfortable surroundings.
Luxuriate
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Ordinary, dull or lacking imagination
Prosaic
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Solidified or thickened by freezing or cooling
Congealed
Some people believe that the unexpected meeting was not a coincidence but rather __________ bringing the two friends together.
Fate
Which word matches the definition below?
Strange, unusual or odd
Peculiar
Unlike the exciting adventure novels she usually read, the new book felt __________ and predictable
Prosaic
Which word matches the definition below?
A willingness to believe things too easily
Credulity
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Semitransparent: allowing light through
Translucent
Even though the story sounded unbelievable, his __________ caused him to accept it as the truth.
Credulity
Which word matches the definition below?
To enjoy oneself thoroughly
Luxuriate
Without thinking, the hiker followed his __________ and turned around just before reaching the dangerous cliff.
Instinct