Vocabulary Lesson #6

an opponent or enemy

• adversary
• quota
• escalate
• outspoken

very odd in style, manner, appearance; weird

• tarry
• bizarre
• high-strung
• indisputable

The cat's _____________ behavior made us think she had eaten something poisonous.

• tarry
• imminent
• bizarre
• furtive

to make or become larger or more intense

• adversary
• outspoken
• quota
• escalate

The cost of traveling will _______ if gas prices go up.

• escalate
• plenteous
• somber
• tarry

When playing on different teams, a best friend can become an ______________.

• somber
• donor
• adversary
• hinder

one who donates something such as money, blood, or a body part; a giver

• bizarre
• donor
• escalate
• furtive

I thanked the many _________ who helped us reach our goal.

• plenteous
• somber
• donors
• adversaries

sly or sneaky; done in a secretive way to avoid being noticed

• high-strung
• plenteous
• imminent
• furtive

Mary gave me a _______ kick under the table to warm me not to say anything.

• furtive
• bizarre
• somber
• hinder