Vocabulary Week 8

These expressions are for declining invitation, except.....

• thanks. I would be happy to be there

• It sounds good but I can't

• Sorry, I am afraid I cannot join you this time

• Well, sounds interesting. Sorry I cannot be there

• I am deeply sorry to say that I prefer stay with my family

These expressions are for accepting invitation, except.......

• Thanks for your invitation. I would be glad to be there

• That's very kind of you. OK. I'll be there.

• Thanks for asking but I am afraid I'll be busy

• Thank you I'd love to.

• Wow, it's good idea. I would like to do it.

Which word means 'to speak or argue strongly in favor of' if used as a verb or 'a strong desire' if used as a noun?

• urge
• tactful
• belfry
• critique

The basketball coach had to __________ her star player to control the __________ to take wild shots. 

• urge
• tactful
• belfry
• critique

The _____ of the river was a spring high in the mountains.

• redundant

• clutch

• origin

• acknowledge

The start of something

• acknowledge

• origin

• snide

• heap

How would you describe the word 'flutter'?

• to move in quick, irregular motions

• an opinion or suggestion about what someone should do

• keep something from happening or arising

• first or highest in rank or importance

The sparrow's wings _______in the hot sun.

• ancient

• prevent

• flutter

• priviledge

Which word means taking action; full of movement?

• resource

• active

• sensitive

• struggle