Wordly wise book 8 lesson 11

If something increases in amount or size it...

• augments

• increases

• discerns

• embellishes

If you have a benign tumor, it is

• going to kill you

• harmless

• on your head

• preventing you from something

A person with extensive knowledge especially in fine arts

• connoisseur

• malevolent

• tumult

• allot

Simone ______________ her account of rescuing the dog, meaning she added untrue details to make it sound exciting.

• embellish

• embellished

• secured

• executed

To execute someone is to

• show admiration to that person.

• to notice it.

• to put that person to death.

• have a practical use.

Replace the definition with the word:

The arch is a good example of what is distinctive about Roman architecture.

• hallows

• renown

• precarious

• exemplifies

A body contortionist can be considered a _________ act. It is so bizarre!

• grotesque

• connoisseur

• unseemly

• despicable

Which of the following can be hallowed?

• a person's name

• a place of worship

• a cell phone

• an inkling

A synonym of impersonate is...

• mimic

• degrade

• personate

• disproportionate

To be malevolent is to

• show hatred

• relate to the country life

• increase by amount or size

• be empty and shallow