Vocabulary Lesson 24 English III

What does the word "coalesce" mean ?

• To separate or divide

• To unite or grow together

• To harm or injure

• To feed or nourish

Which word describes something that is harmless?

• Spurious

• Pejorative

• Innocuous

• Augment

What is the meaning of "Assuage" according to the lesson?

• To increase the intensity

• To lessen the intensity

• To falsify

• To weaken

Which term is used to describe something that is falsified or deceitful?

• Mire

• Spurious

• Attenuate

• Punctilious

What does "Pejorative" imply about a word or phrase?

• It is complimentary

• It is neutral

• It has negative connotations

• It is factual

Which word best fits the description of being careful and attentive to fine details?

• Augment

• Mire

• Attenuate

• Punctilious

What does "Attenuate" mean in the context provided?

• To strengthen

• To clarify

• To weaken or reduce in force

• To expand

The word "mire" is used to describe:

• A clear path

• A swampy, muddy ground

• A type of plant

• A light fog

What does "Augment" mean as used in the vocabulary lesson?

• To decrease

• To confuse

• To make larger

• To simplify

What does the adjective "staid" mean?

• Exciting and unpredictable

• Settled or sedate in character

• Quick to anger

• Extremely joyful