Vocabulary Lesson 11

What is the definition of the word "abdicate"?

• To kidnap or carry off by force

• To renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function

• To pierce with a hole or holes

• To make something last forever

Fill in the blank: The king decided to _______ his throne and live a simple life.

• abduct

• abdicate

• perforate

• transfix

Which of the following is a synonym for "abduction"?

• Release

• Kidnapping

• Freedom

• Return

What is the antonym of "intermediate"?

• Beginner

• Advanced

• Expert

• Novice

Fill in the blank: The doctor administered the medication _______ to ensure it reached the bloodstream quickly.

• intramural

• intravenous

• intermediate

• intervention

What does "intramural" mean?

• Occurring within a community or institution

• Occurring outside a community or institution

• Occurring between different communities

• Occurring in a foreign country

Which of the following is a synonym for "perforate"?

• Mend

• Pierce

• Seal

• Block

What is the definition of "perpetual"?

• Lasting for a very short time

• Occurring at irregular intervals

• Continuing forever or indefinitely

• Happening once in a while

Fill in the blank: The magician's trick seemed to _______ the audience, leaving them speechless.

• transfix

• transmit

• intervene

• perforate

Which of the following is an antonym for "transmission"?

• Reception

• Broadcast

• Transfer

• Emission