Wordly Wise 8.1

Which of the following is the best definition for the adjective Avid?

• Having no desire for

• Having a strong desire for

• Having the opinion of

• Having no opinion of

Which of he following is the best definition for the adjective Brusque.

• Abrupt in manner or speech, gruff

• Kind in tone and voice

• Caring in thought word and deed

• Knowingly accepting an outcome

Which of the following is the best definition for the adjective Concise?

• Long winded and very wordy

• Drawn out and taking a long time

• Explained completely and deeply

• Short and to the point

Which of the following is the best definition for the verb Demean

• To cause a lowering of self esteem or lower in character

• To embrace and uphold someone in standing

• To affirm or make feel important

• To commend character

Which of the following is the best definition for the adjective Despicable.

• High quality or character

• Short and to the Point

• Deserving contempt or scorn

• Chaotic, unruly

Which of the following is the best definition for the verb Emulate

• To own a store or business

• Deserving contempt or scorn

• Abrupt in manner of speech

• To imitate, to try and equal

Which of the following is the best definition for the verb Evoke

• Recover quickly from misfortune

• To spread throughout

• To call forth, to produce

• Very painful

Which of the following is the best definition for the adjective Excruciating

• To reject Bluntly

• Very painful

• To own a store or business

• A fictitious name for an author

Which of the following is the best definition for the verb Inaugurate

• To install in office with a formal ceremony

• Very painful

• Short and to the point

• To reject bluntly

Which of the following is the best definition for the verb Pervade

• To spread throughout

• Very painful

• Abrupt in manner or speech

• To reject bluntly