Wordly Wise Book 12 Lesson 1

The word DECLAIM

MOST NEARLY means:

• (v.) To speak in a loud, theatrical manner; To make an angry speech against something

• (adj.) Constantly working hard, busy, hard-working

• (n.) any farewell address or oration; (adj.) bidding good-bye; saying farewell

• (adj.) Unyielding and stubborn

The word ENCOMIUM

MOST NEARLY means:

• (n.) Knowledge of events before they take place

• (v.) To come together so as to form one whole; unite

• (n.) A formal or discriminating expression of praise

• (v.) To speak in a loud, theatrical manner; To make an angry speech against something

The word VALEDICTORY

MOST NEARLY means:

• (adj.) Clear-cut and defined; Cutting deeply and quickly

• (adj.) Hidden or kept secret on purpose; Covered; (n.) A hiding place

• (adj.) Given to or fond of drink, usually alcohol; Sponge-like

• (n.) any farewell address or oration; (adj.) bidding good-bye; saying farewell

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(n.) the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.

• PROTAGONIST

• BIBULOUS

• DEMAGOGUE

• PRESCIENCE

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(adj.) Given to or fond of drink, usually alcohol; Sponge-like

• SEDULOUS

• BIBULOUS

• COALESCE

• ENCOMIUM

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(adj.) Hidden or kept secret on purpose; Covered; (n.) A hiding place

• OBDURATE

• PRESCIENCE

• VALEDICTORY

• COVERT

Investors believe they have the _____ to invest in stocks for large profit but they end up losing everything.

Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• ACOLYTE

• PROTAGONIST

• PRESCIENCE

• SEDULOUS

The architect wanted to _____ the plans for the new building before they broke ground.

Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• DELINEATE

• DECLAIM

• OBDURATE

• BIBULOUS

Who wouldn't want an _____ culture which is perfect for everybody.

Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

During this ERA in time, many countries don't have this type of climate due to political unrest

• ENCOMIUM

• COVERT

• UTOPIA

• COALESCE

He was so enthusiastic about his religion that he became an _____ to the priest and helped him with mass.

Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

The clergy was going to PERMIT her to help by becomming an this.

• UTOPIA

• ACOLYTE

• BIBULOUS

• ENCOMIUM