4D words 16-20

4D words 16-20

16. precipice:

(n.) a very steep cliff; the brink or edge of disaster

syn: cliff, crag, bluff, promontory, ledge

ant: abyss, chasm, gorge

17. prototype:

(n.) an original model on which later versions are

patterned

18. rectify:

(v.) to make right, correct

syn: remedy, set right

ant: mess up, botch, bungle

19. reprieve:

(n.) a temporary relief or delay;

(v.) to grant a postponement

syn: (n.) stay, respite; (v.) postpone, delay

ant: (v.) proceed

20. revile:

(v.) to attack with words, call bad names

syn: inveigh against, malign, vilify, denounce

ant: praise, acclaim, revere, idolize

Multiple Choice

A vacation is a kind of ___ from the cares and responsibilities of everyday life

• revile

• precipice

• access

• reprieve

Multiple Choice

Diamonds are not ___ which is why they are used to make knife blades that can slice through steel.

• pliant

• rectified

• prototypes

• pompous

Multiple Choice

Even though her accomplishments were impressive, her __- attitude irritated everyone so much she did not get the job.

• pompous

• arduous

• inanimate

• auspicious