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 Blank

Because of environmental concerns, many cities and towns no longer ____ their garbage.

Fill in the Blank

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 Blank

_____ 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