Vocabulary 1
What is the meaning the word mar?
to spoil, damage, injure
When is Jacky's birthday?
Ask him.
If correct, add whatever points you would like to add.
What is the meaning the word lax?
not strict, careless; lacking discipline; not tense, relaxed
What is the meaning the word pact?
an agreement, treaty
What is the meaning the word stalemate?
a situation in which further action by either of two opponents is impossible
to bring to a standstill
To tell a narrative is to share a(n)
a. essay
b. story
c. letter
d. poem
b
Sounds that are innumerable may NOT be
a. infinite
b. recorded
c. limitless
d. counted
d
Havoc is the state of
a. reason and clam
b. pride and fear
c. noise and confusion
d. darkness and silence
c
A gigantic monster has great
a. ugliness
b. wildness
c. strength
d.size
d
An adequate supply is
a. enough
b. the wrong kind
c. too little
d. too much
a
What is the synonym of the italic word?
a trash heap the would deface the view
mar
What is the synonym of the italic phrase?
a peaceful scene by the home fire
hearth
What is the synonym of the italic word?
wears an insignia on his collar
emblem
What is the synonym of the italic word?
refused to make the first advance
overture
What is the synonym of the italic word?
so negligent inter duties
lax
What is the antonym of the italic phrase?
had committed a violent criminal act
misdemeanor
What is the antonym of the italic word?
the lovely confusion of the symphony
overture
What is the antonym of the italic word?
a house with a working air conditioner
hearth
What is the antonym of the italic word?
a wonderfully merciful person
vindictive
What is the antonym of the italic phrase?
a completely meaningless gesture
emblem
Fill in the blank.
She __________ the doctor to tell her frankly how badly her son had been hurt.
implored
Fill in the blank.
Because the front door was __________, the cat strolled into the living room.
ajar
Fill in the blank.
As you will learn, in most operettas, the musical numbers are connected by spoken __________.
dialogue
Fill in the blank.
One careless mistake can seriously __________ an otherwise perfect record.
mar
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Can any punishment be too severe for someone who has been guilty of such a(n) __________ crime.
infamous