Lesson 1
Which two words in this group are synonyms of each other?
Desire, Ferry, Poverty, Need
Desire
Need
Which two words in this group are antonyms of each other?
supreme, weighty, degrading, lowest
supreme, lowest
Choose the pair of words that most nearly expresses the relationship of the pair of italicized words...
Humid:Arid::
square:round; sloppy:careless; thirsty:hungry; wet:dry
wet:dry
What is the verb definition of the word "buffet"?
(v) To pound repeatedly; to batter.
Which two words in this group are antonyms of each other?
hectic, distinct, rural, calm
hectic, calm
To what part of speech does the word "poverty" belong?
It is a noun.
To what part of speech does the word "custody" belong?
It is a noun.
To what part of speech does the word "humid" belong?
It is an adjective
To what part of speech does the word "stationary" belong to?
It is an adjective
To what part of speech does the word "versatile" belong to?
It is an adjective.
define "ferry"(n).
A boat the carries people & goods back and forth across a stretch of water.
A word that means "a series of military actions in a particular area."
campaign
Double points!
A word that means "to touch lightly in passing."
Graze
Change "jeopardy (n)" into its verb form.
jeopardize (v)
Change "tranquil (adj)" into its noun form.
Tranquility.
Define "exhibit" (v)
To show in public
Define "triumph" (v)
To win
Replace the italicized portion of the sentence with one of the list 3 vocabulary words.
The rough surface features of the land made travel difficult.
Terrain
Replace the italicized portion of the sentence with one of the list 4 vocabulary words.
It was a great thrill when we went up in the air in a hot-air balloon.
aloft
Double Points!
Define "shroud" (v).
(v) To block from sight.
One of the definitions for this word is "showing a too-proud or superior attitude."
Lofty
One of the definitions for this word is "showing too much pride in oneself."
arrogant
The definition for this word is "filth; misery."
squalor
One of the definitions for this word is "(n) A piece of furniture with drawers and shelves for the storage and display of plates, dishes, and bowls."
Buffet
The definition of this word is "(adj) Having from birth; occurring naturally rather than being learned."
Innate