definition
(n.)an assumed name ,especially as used to hide one's identity
(adv.)otherwise called
alias
strapping
burly
wishy-washing
dogged
Many older residents of Partis ca still recall the day in 1944 when Allied troops ___ the city from German occupation.
liberated
(adj)dizzy;light-headed
giddy
total,out-and-out
outright
speed,race,hurry
saunter
Our "truth in advertising" laws are desighed to discourage manufacturers from ___ the virtues of their products.
misrepresenting
"After the long and grueling race, the marathoner felt giddy and exhausted."
What does "giddy"mean in the sentence?
a.excited b.serious c.light-headed d.none of the above
d
(v)to free from bondage;to release
liberate
unhurried
sluggish
angular,lanky,gaunt
saunter
When they realized that sweet talk and flattery were getting them nowhere, they tried to ___ me into doing what they wanted.
intimidate
"He's painting hie room a tint of blue."
What does "tint"mean in the sentence?
a.a delicate color or hue
b.a slight trace of something
c.none of the above
a
(v.)to swallow up
engulf
frustrate,counter
foil
dilapidate,run down
refurbish
The two groups of hikers, setting out from differnt points, have planned a(n) ___ at four o'clock at Eagle Rock.
rendezvous
"My friend like to display the largest and most rotund pumpkin outside their front door."
What does "rotund" mean in the sentence?
a.lanky b.gaunt c.rounded d.none of the above
c
(v.)to depress definitely
formulate
leadership
iniatitive
easy,lax
rigorous
As a young and inexperienced employee, you cannot expect to hold more than a(n) ___ job in that big company.
subordinate