Unit 1 (Set B) - definitions only

What is the meaning of the word adage?

• B. A broken stone or bricks

• A. A fortress that overlooks and protects a city

• C. A proverb, wise saying

• D. To develop gradually

Which word means a fortress that overlooks and protects a city?

• D. Wrangle

• C. Hover

• A. Rubble

• B. Citadel

What does the word decree mean?

• A. To float or hang suspended over

• B. To make impossible, prevent, shut out

• D. To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way

• C. To issue an order having the force of law

Which word means disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony?

• C. Evolve

• B. Servile

• D. Preclude

• A. Discordant

What is the definition of the word wrangle?

• D. To make impossible, prevent, shut out

• A. To develop gradually

• B. To float or hang suspended over

• C. To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way

What is the meaning of the word 'evolve'?

• A. To make impossible, prevent, shut out

• B. To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way

• C. To develop gradually

• D. A fortress that overlooks and protects a city

Which word means to make impossible, prevent, shut out?

• A. Discordant

• B. Preclude

• C. Evolve

• D. Citadel

What does the word 'servile' mean?

• A. A fortress that overlooks and protects a city

• B. To develop gradually

• C. A proverb, wise saying

• D. Excessively willing to serve or please others

What does the word 'hover' mean?

• A. To float or hang suspended over

• B. To make impossible, prevent, shut out

• C. A fortress that overlooks and protects a city

• D. Disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony

What is the definition of the word rubble?

• A. A broken stone or bricks

• B. To float or hang suspended over

• C. To make impossible, prevent, shut out

• D. A fortress that overlooks and protects a city