English 10 Lesson 9 Vocab

Which of the following is the best synonym for gossamer?

• short

• sheer

• solid

• satin

Of the meadows where I played as a child not a _____________ remained

• incur

• vestige

• zephyr

• flotilla

Which of the following is the best antonym to the word CONSTRAINT

• weight

• limit

• control

• freedom

flotilla

• to get rid of

• a fleet of boats or small ships

• a name that does not fit

• a light, gentle breeze

what is the best synonym for pandemonium

• altercations

• excitement

• cheers

• chaos

What is the best synonym for ignominious?

• shameful

• comical

• entertaining

• ordinary

What is the best synonym for magnate?

• agent

• buyer

• industrialist

• spokesperson

They ___________________ the assets by selling almost all of their possessions, and used the proceeds to pay for their debts.

• vestige

• liquidated

• incurred

• onerous

cautionary

• offering or serving as a warning

• marked by, deserving, or causing shame

• holding fast

• romantic and idealistic, but impractical

Her hold on the helicopter was _________________ as it slowly landed.

• quixotic

• tenacious

• ignominious

• misnomer