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WORD OF THE DAY

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define "gyration"

a)

circular motion

b)

motion creation by a clock

c)

whirling rotation

d)

a navigation system

2.

Define "maudline"

a)

a happy mood

b)

a type of dress or fashion

c)

self-pity

d)

not emotional

3.

Define "aphorism"

a)

same as an oxymoron

b)

The opposite of a statement

c)

an observation that contains truth

d)

a false answer

4.

Define "augment"

a)

to decrease

b)

to increase

c)

weaken

d)

a form of plastic surgery

5.

Define "inextricably"

a)

impossible to escape

b)

a way out of a situation

c)

a full explanation

d)

a misunderstanding.

6.

Define "truncated"

a)

to lengthen

b)

having to do with a tree trunk

c)

allow to grow

d)

to shorten

7.

Define "dogma"

a)

Having to do with dog training

b)

a truth or conviction

c)

a position in yoga

d)

A rule or law

8.

Define "trepidation"

a)

to trip over a doorstep

b)

to feel agitated over a situation

c)

to feel secure about one's decision

d)

A quick walk

9.

Define "writhe"

a)

a unique way of writing

b)

To squirm or contort one's body

c)

to quietly wait while in fear

d)

to shrivel

10.

Define "fortutious"

a)

finding one's fortune

b)

being strong

c)

unanticipated

d)

striking out against one's enemy