Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 11 Quiz

Find a SYNONYM for this word: DISCERNED

• sympathized

• comprehended

• described

• explained

Find the words that complete this analogy: urban:city::

• pastoral : simple

• pastoral : charming

• pastoral : country

• pastoral : shepherd

Who has a PASTORAL occupation?

• a businessperson

• a gardener

• a minister

• a shepherd

Some criminals use stolen identification cards to IMPERSONATE their victims. This means that the criminals

• steal money from their victims.

• confuse their victims.

• embarrass their victims.

• pretend to be their victims.

Find a SYNONYM for this word: HALLOWED

• celebratory

• grim

• sacred

• costumed

Find an ANTONYM for this word: RENOWNED

• unknown

• unattractive

• frail

• untalented

Janet DISCERNED her mother's handwriting on the envelope. This means that she

• thought the handwriting was her mother's, but wasn't quite sure.

• looked for her mother's handwriting but could not find it.

• recognized her mother's handwriting, since it was different from other people's.

• tried to read her mother's handwriting.

Find an ANTONYM for this word: PRECARIOUS

• ordinary

• reclusive

• secure

• plain

When he tells stories, Eli tends to EMBELLISH the truth. This means that he

• avoids lying.

• adds factual details to his stories.

• sometimes lies to protect himself.

• adds made-up details to his stories.

Find a SYNONYM for this word: GROTESQUE

• rocky

• graceful

• unruly

• bizarre