Vocab Week 9 Part 1

What is the definition of "transparent" as used in the sentence "If you wear a see-through blouse, you must wear a tank top underneath."?

• dark

• clear enough to be seen through

• blocked

• still

Choose the synonym for the word "ripple" as it is used in the sentence "The water will ripple when the wind blows."

• wave

• still

• pour

• wrinkle

What does the word "pleaded" mean in the sentence "She pleaded for forgiveness after forgetting to do her chores."?

• begged

• asked

• answered

• replied

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for the word "beckon"?

• signal

• call

• motion

• ignore

What is the definition of "device" as used in the sentence "Cameron uses the device to play music."?

• a machine that does a specific job

• an appliance

• a machine

• There is not a true antonym for device.

What does the word "elaborate" mean in the sentence "She was asked to elaborate on her proposal."?

• to simplify

• to shorten

• to explain in more detail

• to conclude

Which of the following is a synonym for the word "diminish"?

• increase

• reduce

• expand

• explode

What is the meaning of "innovate" as used in the sentence "Companies must innovate to stay competitive."?

• to make something new

• to follow traditional methods

• to copy competitors

• to exit the market

What is the antonym of "accelerate" as used in the sentence "The car will accelerate when you press the gas pedal."?

• slow down

• speed up

• maintain speed

• stop

Choose the synonym for the word "obscure" as it is used in the sentence "The meaning of the poem is obscure to those not familiar with the context."

• clear

• visible

• ambiguous

• shiny