Chapter 16 Vocabulary

The shortage of bread caused public riots. Choose a synonym for the bold world.

• hunger

• disorder

• despair

• complaints

War was proclaimed in 1941. Choose a synonym

• abolished

• conquered

• announced

• ended

Erik pardoned his sister for her lateness. Choose a snyonym.

• nagged

• blamed

• lectured

• forgave

All of our kin will be at the picnic. Choose a synonym.

• relatives

• friends

• neighbords

• community

The movers hoisted the piano to the second floor. Choose a synonym

• pushed

• lowered

• dropped

• lifted

Justin dominated every conversation. Choose a synonym

• whined

• surrendered

• shouted

• controlled

Dermott intercepted his sister's letter. Choose a synonym.

• read

• seized

• translated

• preserved

Find an antonym. Ms. Yee is the former board president.

• elected

• present

• correct

• previous

Stacia's remarks provoked her brother.Choose an antonym

• annoyed

• calmed

• exasperated

• forgave

William assumes that Kayla will help him with his homework. Choose an antonym.

• doubts

• promises

• understands

• establishes