Vocabulary Words

What does the word "billow" most closely mean?

• To shrink

• To swell

• To harden

• To crack

Which word best describes someone who is "wily"?

• Honest

• Cunning

• Clumsy

• Straightforward

If someone is described as "brusque," how are they likely behaving?

• Politely

• Slowly

• Rudely

• Carefully

What does "abate" mean?

• To increase

• To continue

• To decrease

• To stabilize

Choose the word that is synonymous with "dissipate."

• Gather

• Disperse

• Collect

• Build

Which of the following best defines "impulsive"?

• Thoughtful

• Calculated

• Spontaneous

• Deliberate

What does "malleable" mean when referring to a person's character?

• Stubborn

• Flexible

• Weak

• Unyielding

What does "obstruct" mean?

• To clear

• To facilitate

• To block

• To repair

Which word means "to beg earnestly"?

• Demand

• Implore

• Whisper

• Shout

What does "audacious" mean?

• Fearful

• Timid

• Bold

• Unsure