Vocabulary Lesson 16

What does the word "devise" mean?

• To destroy something

• To plan or invent something

• To misunderstand something

• To forget something

Which word best describes a situation that is unclear or difficult to understand?

• Beneficial

• Crucial

• Murky

• Ravenous

What does the word "scour" mean?

• To search carefully, diligently.

• To ignore something

• To build something

• To hide something

Which word means to distribute or provide a service or information?

• Devise

• Dispense

• Scour

• Premonition

What does the word "beneficial" mean?

• Harmful

• Useless

• Helpful or advantageous

• Unnecessary

What is a "premonition"?

• A feeling of excitement

• A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant

• A type of food

• A type of music

Which word describes someone who is extremely hungry?

• Murky

• Ravenous

• Crucial

• Consolation

What does the word "consolation" mean?

• A source of comfort in a time of distress

• A type of punishment

• A form of exercise

• A type of celebration

Which word means extremely important or essential?

• Beneficial

• Crucial

• Murky

• Scour

What does the word "compensation" mean?

• A reward for doing something wrong

• Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury

• A type of competition

• A form of entertainment