Wordly Wise Book 8 List 16

What does the word 'alleviate' mean?

• To complicate further

• To ignore completely

• To increase in intensity

• To make more bearable

Which of the following is an example of an 'antidote'?

• A poison

• A remedy for a snakebite

• A musical instrument

• A type of food

What is the meaning of 'bedlam'?

• A very confused and noisy scene

• A quiet and peaceful place

• A type of bed

• A place for meditation

To 'cajole' someone means to:

• Force them to do something

• Ignore their requests

• Urge with gentle and repeated requests

• Punish them for not listening

A 'glib' response is often:

• Sincere and heartfelt

• Marked by ease but lacking sincerity

• Long and detailed

• Difficult to understand

What does 'haggard' describe?

• A happy and smiling face

• A well-dressed person

• A tired and worn-out look

• A fresh and energetic appearance

An 'immaculate' object is:

• Dirty and stained

• Perfectly clean and spotless

• Old and worn out

• Broken and unusable

What does 'incessant' mean?

• Happening once a year

• Stopping frequently

• Going on without interruption

• Occasional and rare

An 'indulgent' person is likely to:

• Give in easily

• Be very frugal

• Be very strict

• Ignore others

To 'loll' means to:

• Jump up and down

• Run quickly

• Sit back in a relaxed way

• Stand up straight