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What does "abduct" mean?
to kidnap, carry off by force
What is a synonym of "ambiguous?"
uncertain, unclear, equivocal, vague
The stars in the sky are ______________; one could never count them all.
incalculable
What part of speech is "strapping?"
adjective
What does "strapping" mean?
tall, strong, and healthy
What does "confer" mean?
to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor
What is an antonym of "intensive?"
easygoing, relaxed, laid-back
The horse ________ and refused to continue on.
balked
What parts of speech are "maneuver?"
noun and verb
What are 2 antonyms of "indisputable?"
questionable, debatable, arguable
What does the NOUN "balk" mean?
an illegal motion in baseball made by the pitcher
What word is "cripple" a synonym of?
sabotage
The winter was ________ and led the men to get hypothermia.
frigid
Which of our Unit 12 vocabulary words is an adjective, verb, and noun?
What word is "hesitate" a synonym of?
balk
What word means "harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding?"
strident
What word is "wither" an antonym of?
thrive
The fact that the Earth is round is ___________ at this point in time; we have seen it and have photos as proof!
indisputable
What parts of speech are "implement?"
noun and verb
An __________ of a good person is their kindness towards others.
earmark
What word means "to set aside for a special purpose?"
earmark
What is a synonym AND an antonym of "valiant?"
SYNONYMS: brave, bold, gallant, heroic
ANTONYMS: timid, cowardly, fainthearted, "chicken"
Food is _________ during a famine.
scant
What part of speech is "titanic?"
adjective
What is a synonym of the NOUN "implement?"
device, tool, utensil, instrument