Midterm Gift of the Magi

Simply means “floating on the surface of water.” It is often used figuratively to mean “have just enough money to pay what you owe.” Mark only one oval.

• befit

• haggle

• sparse

• afloat

Means “to be suitable or appropriate for someone or something.” Mark only one oval.

• afloat

• befit

• haggle

• tonic

To argue about the details of something—particularly the price of something—before reaching an agreement. Mark only one oval.

• haggle

• tonic

• afloat

• agonize

Present only in small amounts or is very spread out over an area. Mark only one oval.

• threadbare

• tonic

• sparse

Used to describe something made of fabric that it is old, shabby, and worn thin from use. Mark only one oval.

• tonic

• unceremoniously

• threadbare

Liquid mixture that makes you feel better or restores you to health. Before we had the medicines we have today, people often used tonics to treat their ailments. Mark only one oval.

• tonic

• threadbare

• haggle

Is done roughly and without any formality or courtesy. Mark only one oval.

• haggle

• unceremoniously

• reap

to spend a long time thinking or worrying about something. Mark only one oval.

• neurochemical

• reap

• agonize

glows with intense heat. Mark only one oval.

• haggle

• reap

• incandescent

carries information or messages between your brain and body. Mark only one oval.

• tonic

• threadbare

• neurochemical