Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 7

What is the definition of "claustrophobia"?

• Fear of heights

• Fear of confined spaces

• Fear of water

• Fear of darkness

Which sentence correctly uses the word "colleague"?

• My colleague and I worked together on the project.

• The colleague was very bright and sunny today.

• I used a colleague to write my notes.

• The colleague is a type of bird found in the forest.

Identify a synonym for "condescend".

• Elevate

• Patronize

• Respect

• Ignore

What does "contingent" mean in the context of a group?

• A group that is independent

• A group that is dependent on certain conditions

• A group that is always successful

• A group that is always failing

Use "daunt" in a sentence.

• The task was daunting, but she completed it with ease.

• He daunted the ball across the field.

• The daunt was a beautiful flower.

• She was daunt to the music.

Identify an antonym for "deluge".

• Flood

• Drought

• Rain

• Storm

What is the definition of "dispel"?

• To gather together

• To drive away or scatter

• To create a spell

• To hold tightly

Which sentence correctly uses the word "dub"?

• The movie was dubbed into several languages.

• She dubbed the ball into the basket.

• The dub was a type of fish.

• He was dub to the new song.

Identify a synonym for "fanfare".

• Silence

• Celebration

• Whisper

• Calm

What does "fledgling" mean in the context of a business?

• An established business

• A new and inexperienced business

• A failing business

• A successful business