Vocab Set 8

Front

I was completely ____________ by the word problem on the math test.

Back

baffled

Front

On local news, the mayor ____________ residents to prepare for the storm and evacuate immediately.

Back

beseeched

Front

Car covered in ice, can't leave until I ___________ the windshield.

Back

defrost

Front

Walter tried to ___________ me with insincere compliments about my hair and eyes.

Back

flatter

Front

When the king was overthrown, his sons were ___________ to a remote island and ordered never to return.

Back

banished

Front

The earthquake caused the skyscraper to crumble and ____________ to the ground.

Back

collapse

Front

Fiancé prefers to run away and ___________

Back

elope

Front

Due to my dad's military service, we don't ________ long in one place; we've lived in five houses in seven years.

Back

dwell

Front

Delicious lunch ________ your arrival.

Back

awaits

Front

Though my competitor tried to ________ and criticize my contributions to the committee, I knew I was vital to the food drive's success.

Back

belittle