Vocab 2.4 Base tend, tens, tent

Fill in the blank: To be present; to apply one’s mind or focus to something; literally to “stretch” (the mind) toward. The word is _______.

• attend

• ignore

• distract

• neglect

Fill in the blank: To vie or compete for a prize, title, or position; literally to “stretch” with a rival for a prize. The word is _______.

• contend

• commend

• concede

• confer

Fill in the blank: Strife, rivalry, or dispute arising from competitors vying (“stretching” together) for a prize. The word is _______.

• contention

• jubilation

• serenity

• reverence

Fill in the blank: To “stretch” out of shape. The word is _______.

• distend

• compress

• contract

• shrink

Fill in the blank: To “stretch” out and lengthen in space or time. The word is _______.

• extend

• compress

• shorten

• reduce

Fill in the blank: The act of extending; an extent or expansion. The word is _______.

• extension

• reduction

• division

• contraction

Fill in the blank: Wide-ranging, stretched out over a vast area. The word is _______.

• extensive

• fragile

• minute

• tedious

Fill in the blank: To aim or have in mind to accomplish; literally, to head or “stretch” in a set direction. The word is _______.

• intend

• ignore

• forget

• delay

Fill in the blank: The state of mind with which something is done; a purpose. The word is _______.

• intent

• object

• habit

• motive

Fill in the blank: Strong, powerful, extreme, occurring at a high degree; literally “stretched” tight on or over something. The word is _______.

• intense

• fragile

• dull

• loose