Vocabulary unit 10

Accede is the antonym for what word?

• profess

• covet

• acquiesce

• allure

Which word means to tempt, to entice, to tantalize?

• Acquiesce

• Allure

• Askew

• Blithe

It was the job that he __________ for so long; he was so excited when he finally was hired.

• acquiesced

• allured

• professed

• coveted

What does "blithe" mean?

• Discouraged and dejected

• Cheerful and unconcerned

• Desiring something belonging to another

• Inclined to argue and quarrelsome

Which word describes someone who is quarrelsome and inclined to argue?

• Blithe

• Contentious

• Covet

• Crestfallen

Which word means the opposite of surmountable?

• insuperable

• lamentable

• sonorous

• sinuous

What does "crestfallen" mean?

• Encouraged and hopeful

• Discouraged and dejected

• Neat and tidy

• Talkative and long-winded

Which word describes someone who is untidy and messy?

• Garrulous

• Exponent

• Blithe

• Disheveled

Shakespeare's character Dogberry was unintelligent and spoke in MALAPROPISMS. What vocabulary word means the same as the word in all caps?

What does "garrulous" mean?

• Incapable of being overcome

• Regretted or pitied

• Talkative and loquacious

• Cheerful and lighthearted