Determining Word Meanings

Front

This is used to see something very small.

Back

Microscope

Front

Which word is a synonym of “trepidation”?

Back

worry

Front

What does “penurious” mean?

Back

very stingy

Front

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

Back

dangerously 

Front

David knew that the
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.

Back

difficult

Front

The thought of eating a rat is ABHORRENT to most people.

Back

horrible

Front

What does garrulous mean?

Back

talkative

Front

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over.

Back

boring

Front

Richard is quadrilingual. What can Richard do?

Back

speak four languages

Front

What is the word that means a method of transportation with two wheels?

Back

bicycle