Definition
protitable; brining in money or some special advantage
(g__)
gainful
Which of the following is the best example of something that might billow?
A) A rock sitting in a garden
B) Curtains in front of an open window during a breeze
C) A tightly tied bundle of sticks
D) A frozen lake in mid-winter
B
A parched throat longing for water.
arid
reasons to validate the winner (d_)
denounce
Here are riddles for your next set of words, crafted with a touch of wit to keep your students guessing!
1. Instantaneous
I happen in the blink of an eye,
Faster than a "hello" or "goodbye."
I’m not a slow climb or a gradual trace,
I occur all at once, at a lightning pace.
What am I?
Instantaneous
(a__)
apparel
Sarah agreed to go skydiving, but she had serious misgivings when she saw how old the airplane looked. What is Sarah experiencing?
A) Physical illness
B) Second thoughts or hesitation
C) Impatience to start
D) Overwhelming joy
B
Always remember the attacker's face
assailant's
libel
I’m not just a hint or a vague suggestion,
I leave no room for a single question.
I am stated clearly, directly, and plain,
So my specific purpose is easy to explain.
What am I?
expressly
extremely dry or dull
(a__)
arid
It _____ me that I spent three hours on the essay only to realize I had answered the wrong prompt." Choose the word that best fits the tone of mild but persistent irritation.
A) Delighted
B) Bewilfered
C) Pacified
D) Irked
D
To surge forward through the gates
billow
the infinitesimal germs (i_)
immense
I’m not a retreat or a quiet escape,
I take a bold heart and a courageous shape.
When problems arise or enemies appear,
I’m the moment you stand and refuse to show fear.
What am I?
confront
unfavorable, negative or working against something
(a__)
adverse
Which situation specifically qualifies as libel?
A) A person telling a lie about their neighbor at a dinner party.
B) A student forgetting to cite a source in a research paper.
C) A blogger posting a false, damaging claim about a company's CEO.
D) A critic writing a negative—but honest—review of a movie.
C
a feast with hearty victuals
repast
to ignite the firewood
douse
I can be a message sent with great speed,
Or the act of finishing a job you need.
I send off the soldiers or mail to the door,
To deal with a task so it’s a problem no more.
What am I?
dispatch
to cause worry or trouble
(b__)
besiege
With the new medical treatment, the patient's symptoms began to recede, and her strength slowly returned." Which word is a synonym for recede in this sentence?
A) Intensify
B) Emerge
C) Subside
D) Multiply
had to fire the bungling carpenter
inept
a qualm that I can't shake off before the trip (m_)
misgiving
I am the pressure that holds you back,
Keeping you moving on a very tight track.
To limit, to bind, or to keep within force,
I make sure you don't stray from a restricted course.
What am I?
constrain