Wordly Wise - Book 6, Lesson 1 - Just the Right Word

My parents were people who came to live in this country from Mexico.

• declare

• ferry

• contribute

• unveil

• immigrant

The boat that carries people across the river leaves every hour on the hour.

• affection

• eloquent

• contribute

• lofty

• ferry

The sundial, together with the base on which it stands, costs two hundred dollars.

• pedestal

• lofty

• poverty

• exhibit

There was a burst of applause when the artist removed the covering from her painting.

• eloquent

• affection

• exhibit

• immigrant

The president's public statement that the factory would not be closing was welcome news to the townspeople.

• appeal

• declare

• persecute

• unveil

A heavy dessert would not be of interest to me after that big dinner.

• appeal

• ferry

• immigrant

• clasp

The generosity of the teacher was one of the things that led to the success of the students.

• persecute

• contribute

• pedestal

• affection

The powerful, moving words of Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" made a deep impression on me.

• eloquent

• poverty

• unveil

• conspicuous

Their unusual way of dressing makes them easy to notice in a crowd.

• declare

• pedestal

• appeal

• conspicuous

I have nothing but fond and tender feelings for you all.

• affection

• lofty

• appeal

• declare