Definitions Pt.1
To grow in length, become longer; to extend the length of
What is elongate
Correct or incorrect: No rain fell but the sky was gaudy all day
What is incorrect
Lupus is a dreadful __ suffered by nearly five million people.
Affliction
To govern or rule cruelly or unjustly; to weigh heavily upon
What is oppress
Synonym of dull
What is pedestrian?
To think about deeply and quietly, reflect
What is meditate
Correct or incorrect: The photo of the unicorn standing amid a herd of wild horses was proven to be a hoax.
What is correct
The people from the city have a ___ outlook.
Cosmopolitan
A physical ailment; a cause of pain or trouble, misfortune
What is affliction
Antonym of abundant
What is meager?
Appreciation, thankfulness
What is gratitude
Correct or incorrect: Whenever he is down, my brother remembers this wan expression to cheer himself up: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”
What is incorrect
The __ smile indicated that he was very weak.
Wan
To defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition
What is vanquish
Synonym of illness
What is affliction?
To send on, pass along, send out
What is transmit
Due to the elegant exterior of the house, I was surprised to find the interior decorated in such a cosmopolitan way, with mismatched furniture and bare walls
What is incorrect
As Catholics, we must ___ the devils temptations.
Vanquish
Just, unbiased, fair, not taking sides
What is impartial
Antonym of unsophisticated
What is cosmopolitan?
Flashy, showy; not in good taste
What is gaudy
Correct or incorrect: If you refuse to heed the advice of those more experienced than you, don’t be surprised when things don’t go your way
What is correct
The innocent ___ just happened to witness the event while walking across the street.
Pedestrian
To fill with air or gas; to swell or puff out; to make something appear larger than it is.
What is inflate
Synonym of exaggerated
What is elongate