vocabulary practice

vocabulary practice

The Words of Great Importance

Multiple Choice

. When Ed arrived late, he knew that the grocer would ________________ him.

• loathe

• caustic

• reprimand

• wrest

tell us the definitions of the following words

• prognosticate

• solace

• belligerent

• scoff

• castigate

• promulgate

• intimidate

tell us the definitions of the following words:

• vigilant

• octogenarian

• belittle

• implore

• wrest

• loathe

• incipient

Multiple Choice

With the help of his brothers he was able to ________________ the leadership of the company from his partner.

• wrest

• loathe

• reprimand

Multiple Choice

The widow’s ________________ hands revealed her nervousness

• tremulous

• ominous

• dupe

• ignorant

Multiple Choice

Since my grasp of algebra is ________________ , I cannot solve the problem.

• rudimentary

• avid

• vigilant

Multiple Choice

In a ________________ manner she removed her shoes and tiptoed up to her room.

• furtive

• irate

• hapless