2D words 11-15

2D words 11-15

illegible

(adj.) difficult or impossible to read

synonyms: unreadable, scribbled

antonyms: readable

12. jeer

(v.) to make fun of rudely or unkindly; (n.) a

rude remark of derision

synonyms: laugh at, mock , taunt

antonyms: applause, plaudits

13. lucrative

(adj.) bringing in money; profitable

synonyms: gainful, moneymaking

antonyms: losing, in the red

14. mediocre

(adj.) average, ordinary, undistinguished

synonyms: run-of-the-mill

antonyms: exceptional, outstanding

proliferate

(v.) to reproduce, increase, or spread rapidly

synonyms: multiply

antonyms: decrease, diminish

Multiple Choice

At the press conference, the embarrassed coach asked the public not to ____the opposing team.

• erratic

• fortify

• jeer

• mediocre

Multiple Choice

As problems with the business continued to _____, Edward decided to chuck it all and go into retirement.

• fortify

• proliferate

• feint

• jeer

Multiple Choice

Because Janice does not apply herself in school, she is a ____ student.

• expulsion

• fodder

• jeered

• mediocre

Multiple Choice

While my mother’s bakery has not been profitable this year, it was quite _____ last year.

• proliferate

• lucrative

• fodder

• mediocre

Multiple Choice

After my essay fell into the muddy puddle, it was_____because of the blurred ink

• feint

• dissolute

• erratic

• illegible

Multiple Choice

Storm shutters a good way to ____ your windows and prevent hurricane damage.

• feint

• compensate

• fortify

• jeer