Defintion 1
a fond or tender feeling
Affection
He shows affection for his family.
a. fondness
b. tolerance
c. annoyance
d. dislike
a. fondness
The bright orange jacket made her conspicuous.
a. unnoticeable
b. uncomfortable
c. unattractive
d. unsure
a. unnoticeable
A pedastal is most likley to hold
a. a small pig
b. a feast
c. a bicycle
d. a vase
d. a vase
Where is a ferry most likely to be found?
a. in a garden
b. at a dock
c. in a book
d. in the wilderness
b. at a dock
to make an earnest request, to be of interest to
Appeal
Sandy clasped the frog.
a. calmed
b. caught
c. held
d. claimed
c. held
Poverty means different things in different countries.
a. unkindness
b. wealth
c. crime
d. economics
b. wealth
The mayor is most likely to unveil
a. a new park
b. a new law
c. a new statue
d. a new window
c. a new statue
Which of the following contribute to snowing weather?
a. high snow banks
b. cold temperatures
c. icicles on tree
d. closed roads
b. cold tempuratures
easily or plainly seen
Conspicuous
They contributed to the potluck meal.
a. complained
b. pleaded
c. turned
d. donated
d. donated
The architect will unveil the plans for the mall.
a. halt
b. explain
c. refuse
d. conceal
d. conceal
The speaker's lofty attitude made it clear that
a. she was well-informed
b. she was standing on platform
c. she believed in what she was saying
d. she felt herself superior to her audience
d. she felt herself superior to her audience
Which can be lofty?
a. a bed
b. a cabin
c. a farm
d. mountains
d. mountains
very tall or high; showing a too-proud attitude
Lofty
There is a new exhibit in the mall.
a. room
b. display
c. employee
d. feature
b. display
Samantha has an affectionate personality.
a. quiet
b. meek
c. cold
d. sly
c. cold
The committee wrote a declaration of purpose. Declaration means
a. plan
b. public statement
c. description
d. argument for
b. public statement
Which of the following may have a clasp?
a. a safe
b. a refrigerator door
c. a bracelet
d. a scarf
c. bracelet
skilled at speaking or writing; having the power to move people
Eloquent
Young people often have lofty ideals.
a. impossible
b. unrealistic
c. unclear
d. noble
d. noble
Mrs. Smith received an appeal from the resource center.
a. speech
b. refusal
c. praise
d. letter
b. refusal
When Brian exhibited his knowledge, he
a. showed his knowledge in public
b. made good use of his knowledge
c. doubted his knowledge
d. put on a show ina gallery
a. showed his knowledge in public
What is most likely to hold the most appeal for a teacher?
a. relaxed vacation
b. a shortage of textbooks
c. an extra course to teach
d. committee work
a. relaxed vacation