2022 Spelling and Vocab 1

Choose the correct synonym for precarious

• different

• strange

• perilous

• scary

Choose the correct synonym for depletion

• despair

• exhaustion

• relaxation

• revitalisation

Choose the correct synonym for spawn

• remove

• frustrate

• generate

• renew

Choose the option that matches the definition: "the process or result of making something less severe, dangerous, painful or harsh"

• support removal

• the kindness process

• alleviation attempts

• mitigation efforts

Complete the sentence: Scientists are concerned that the creature may soon be on the

• edge of the cliff

• brink of extinction

• up and up again

• Teaching committee

What are subsidies?

• a process to lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing.

• a sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low.

• a deduction from the usual cost of something.

• the action or process of investing money for profit.

When he entered the funeral party he frowned GRIMLY. You can replace GRIMLY with____

• awkwardly

• soberly

• solemnly

• maliciously

The king tried to "gather" his courage for the fight. You can replace "gather" with

• diverge

• dispel

• muster up

• abolish

Instead of "supplant" you can say

• suspersede

• usurp

• permit

• uphold

Experts have been "scouring" for a solution.

• "searching thoroughly"

• "testing redundant theories"

• "lobbying the goverment"

• "depending on public support"