Vocab Set 6

Front

To ______ the angry crowd, the announcer promised that all ticket holders would receive a refund because the star did not show up for the concert.

Back

subdue: To bring under control or to calm down.

Front

The food critic __________ about the new restaurant and commended the chef for his delicious food.

Back

raved: To speak or write about something with great enthusiasm.

Front

What's a synonym of prohibit?

Back

ban: To officially forbid something.

Front

What's a synonym of rave?

Back

praise: To express warm approval or admiration.

Front

Sandra often ________ into other people’s business and snoops into their personal affairs.

Back

pries: To inquire too closely into someone's private affairs.

Front

What does 'subdue' mean?

Back

To bring under control, especially by force.

Front

What is the meaning of 'rave' in a critical context?

Back

To express enthusiastic approval.

Front

Provide a synonym for 'ban'.

Back

Prohibit: To formally forbid something.

Front

What does 'praise' mean?

Back

To express admiration or approval.

Front

What does it mean to 'pry'?

Back

To inquire too closely into someone else's affairs.