PRECISION IN WORD CHOICE
The coach will _______ equal playing time to each athlete during practice.
What is allot?
Only the most _______ scientists were invited to join the research team.
What is elite?
SYNONYM for “lifespan” or “durability.”
What is longevity?
In space, astronauts attach themselves to the ship so they won’t float away. Which word describes that act?
What is tether?
Divide … Share … _______
What is allot?
By saving every allowance, Leah managed to _______ an impressive collection of coins.
What is amass?
Before accepting her new role, she had to _______ with self-doubt and fear of failure.
What is grapple?
SYNONYM for “countless” or “innumerable.”
What is myriad?
When frightened by sudden thunder, the colt reared and tried to bolt. What word best describes the horse?
What is skittish?
Collect … Gather … _______
What is amass?
The firefighter’s _______ rescue of the child earned her a medal for bravery.
What is audacious?
The flu threatened to _______ half the workforce, forcing the office to close.
What is incapacitate?
ANTONYM for “calm” or “composed.”
What is perturb?
The debate team spoke together seamlessly, sounding like one voice. What word fits?
What is unison?
Brave … Daring … _______
What is audacious?
All students must _______ with the school’s code of conduct to participate in activities.
What is comply?
The shocking speech was meant to _______ the audience into demanding change.
What is instigate?
SYNONYM for “hermit” or “loner.”
What is recluse?
A speaker’s off-topic joke during a serious presentation shows a lack of which quality?
What is relevance (from relevant)?
Calm … Disturb … _______ (the opposite)
What is perturb?
The barren desert was completely _______ of vegetation.
What is devoid?
The oak tree’s _______ height made it visible for miles across the valley.
What is prodigious?
ANTONYM for “obedient” or “docile.”
What is willful?
The artist said, “From a child’s point of view, war looks completely different.” Which vocabulary word names that “point of view”?
What is perspective?
Comply … Obey … _______ (the opposite)
What is willful?