Unit 4D words 11-15

Unit 4D words 11-15

11. incinerate:

(v.) to burn to ashes

syn: burn up, cremate, reduce to ashes

12. intrepid:

(adj.) very brave, fearless, unshakable

syn: valiant, courageous, audacious, daring

ant: timid, cowardly, craven, pusillanimous

13. larceny:

(n.) theft

syn: stealing, robbery, burglary

14. pliant:

(adj.) bending readily; easily influenced

syn: supple, flexible, elastic, plastic

ant: rigid, stiff, inflexible, set in stone

15. pompous:

(adj.) overly self-important in speech or manner;

excessively stately or ceremonious

syn: pretentious, highfalutin, bombastic

ant: unpretentious, unaffected, plain

Multiple Choice

The ___ branches of the tree sagged but did not break under the weight of the heavy snow.

• pliant

• inanimate

• incinerated

• daunted

Fill in the Blanks

Because of environmental concerns, many cities and towns no longer

their garbage.

Fill in the Blanks

Someone who steals property that is worth thousands of dollars commits grand

.

Multiple Choice

The ________ king enjoyed making a mockery of his subjects.

• arduous

• auspicious

• pompous

• intrepid

Fill in the Blanks

sailors set out on the rough waters to search for the missing child.

Multiple Choice

His proclivity for entertaining people suggested he may be ____ to be an actor.

• auspicious

• arduous

• intrepid

• fated

Multiple Choice

The thought of speaking in front of the large crown ____ the new youth pastor.

• intrepid

• daunted

• hoodwinked

• accessed

Multiple Choice

The wedding could not be held on a more ____ day than this beautiful spring Saturday.

• arduous

• daunting

• auspicious

• inanimate