Vocabulary Blue Unit 11

My sister replied with a very __________ remark.

What is an antonym for the word "ensure?"

• confirm

• en

• insure

• promise

The snowboarders were almost buried by an ________ that came roaring down the slope.

(v.) to plan and steer the course of a vessel or vehicle; to make one's way, get around.

• classify

• nestle

• navigate

• ensure

What is a synonym for the word "plea?"

• petition

• deny

• ignore

• vegetable

There is always heavy ________ at the White House.

(adj.) having a sharp or sour taste; sharp in manner or tone.

• absurd

• realistic

• selective

• tart

The painting was so _________ that it looked like a photograph.

(v). to settle down comfortably; to hold lovingly

• hurdle

• nestle

• expand

• abolish

(n.) A large mass of snow, ice, rocks, or other material sliding or falling swiftly down a mountainside; something resembling such an event

• avalanche

• cyclone

• tsunami

• earthquake