Wordly Wise 6.1

What is the definition of "affection"?

• A. A strong grasp or hold

• B. A fond or tender feeling

• C. To make known; to state openly

• D. Easily or plainly seen

Which of the following is NOT a meaning of "appeal"?

• A. To be of interest to; to be attractive to

• B. A strong grasp or hold

• C. An earnest request for help

• D. The power to attract or be of interest

What is the meaning of "declare"?

• A. To make known; to state openly

• B. To grasp or hold tightly

• C. To give along with others who are giving

• D. Easily or plainly seen

What is the adjective form of "affection"?

• A. Affectionate

• B. Conspicuous

• C. Declarative

• D. Contributive

What does "contribution" mean?

• A. A public statement

• B. That which is given

• C. A strong grasp or hold

• D. Easily or plainly seen

What does the verb "exhibit" mean?

• To move people or goods by boat

• To show in public

• To treat cruelly or harshly

• To be very tall or high

What does the verb "ferry" mean?

• To move people or goods by boat across a stretch of water

• To treat cruelly or harshly

• To show in public

• To be very tall or high

What does "lofty" mean when describing a goal?

• Very tall or high

• Noble in feeling or high in ideals

• Showing a too-proud or superior attitude

• The state of being poor

What is a "pedestal"?

• A base or support on which something stands

• A person who comes into a country to live there

• A boat that carries people and goods

• The state of being poor

Which word means "a large-scale public show"?

• Eloquence

• Exhibit

• Exhibition

• Persecution