Vocabulary 1
What is the meaning of the word intensive?
thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated
What is the meaning of the word stealthy?
done in a way so as not to be seen observed; sneaky, underhanded
What is the meaning of the word strident?
harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding
What is the meaning of the word sabotage?
to take such destructive action
What is the meaning of the word implement?
an instrument, tool
What is the synonym of the italic word?
resist because of fear
balk
What is the synonym of the italic word?
lending us limitless support
incalculable
What is the synonym of the italic phrase?
its pocket-size motor
compact
What is the synonym of the italic word?
a most standoffish welcome
frigid
What is the synonym of the italic word?
to interpret that vague remark
ambiguous
What is the antonym of the italic word?
drives an oversized car
compact
What is the antonym of the italic word?
worries about minor details
titanic
What is the antonym of the italic word?
met the delicate daughter of the earl
strapping
What is the antonym of the italic word?
decided to abandon the plan
implement
What is the antonym of the italic word?
expected to release the hostages
abduct
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Truthfulness and sincerity are the (earmarks, compacts) of an honest person.
earmarks
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The brave defenders of the fort waged a (scant, valiant) battle against the enemy's troops.
valiant
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The first Pilgrim settlers signed an agreement called the "Mayflower (Compact, Maneuver)".
Maneuver
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The future is indeed (incalculable, strapping), but we must face it with faith and confidence.
incalculable
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Whenever I go out to eat, I (thrive, sabotage) my diet by ordering dessert.
sabotage
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Even might warships were endangered by the __________ waves that loomed like mountains above them.
titanic
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No doubt our antipollution program will be expensive, but the cost of doing nothing would be simply __________.
scant
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As the day the big game approached, out practice sessions became more and more __________.
strident
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The president will __________ well-deserved honors on the retiring ambassador.
confer
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For a person who loves to argue as much as Gene does, there is nothing that is really __________.
ambiguous