WW Lesson 16 (modified)

Select the correct definition(s) for the word: Assume

• To take for granted; to suppose

• To take over; to occupy

• To pretend to have

• To give up a high office

To give up a high office is to

Select the correct definition for the word: Intercept

• To stop or seize something while it is on its way somewhere

• The celebration of an anniversary

• To lift or raise

• To take over; to occupy

The president of the United States has the power to ______ those convicted of crimes.

You need the permission of your parent or ______ to go on a field trip.

Select the correct definition(s) of the word: Guardian

• One who protects

• To stop or seize something while it is on its way somewhere

• One who legally has the care of another person

• To forgive

Choose the correct definition(s) of the word: Kin

• Related by birth or marriage

• To forgive

• Relatives; family

• The person most closely related to someone (kinfolk)

Both the crocodile and the alligator are dangerous, but the _____ is more aggressive.

Choose the correct definition(s) for the word: Former

• Coming before in time; having been at an earlier time

• Related by birth or marriage

• To make known publicly; to announce

• The first of the two just mentioned

Choose the correct definition(s) for the word: Provoke

• To annoy or make angry

• To call forth; to rouse

• Calling forth anger, amusement, or thoughtfulness; trying to cause a response (provocative)

• To be widespread