Grade 12 List 5 Practice 1

What is the definition of alleviate?

• To ignore or neglect a problem or pain.

• To cause a problem or pain.

• To make something less severe or to relieve a problem or pain.

• To make something more severe or to worsen a problem or pain.

What is a synonym for annihilate?

• construct

• destroy

• preserve

• eliminate

What does the word blatant mean?

• Subtle in appearance

• Slightly noticeable

• Completely obvious

• Hidden from view

What is the definition of concur?

• Be unsure or indecisive about someone or something.

• Ignore or disregard someone or something.

• Disagree or be in conflict with someone or something.

• Agree or be in harmony with someone or something.

What does the word defunct mean?

• Newly established or functioning

• No longer existing or functioning

• Temporarily out of service

• In the process of being created

What is a synonym for diplomatic?

• tactful

• insensitive

• rude

• aggressive

What does the word emulate mean?

• Imitate or copy

• Mock or simulate

• Mimic or replicate

• Duplicate or imitate

What is an example that exemplifies something?

• A river flowing to exemplify the beauty of change.

• A bird building a nest to exemplify the instinct of creating a safe home.

• A dog barking to exemplify the importance of communication.

• A tree growing tall to exemplify the power of perseverance.

What does the word irksome mean?

• Exciting or thrilling

• Comfortable or soothing

• Pleasing or delightful

• Causing annoyance or irritation

What is the definition of omnipotent?

• having unlimited power; able to do anything

• having limited power; unable to do anything

• having no power; unable to do anything

• having some power; able to do some things