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WorksheetsPower Words Week 3
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
fume (v)
feel, show, or express great anger
to emit gas or vapor
to be in a state of confusion
to express joy or happiness
brusque (adj)
1. short and abrupt
2. friendly and warm
3. overly talkative
4. polite and courteous
stammer (v)
to speak with sudden, involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat initial letters of words; stutter
to speak fluently and confidently without hesitation
to whisper softly and quietly
to shout loudly and clearly
plead (v)
to argue a case in a court of law
to request something earnestly
to admit to a crime without trial
to defend someone in a legal case
sulk (v)
to be moodily silent
to express joy and happiness
to engage in lively conversation
to act in a playful manner
cloak (n)
a type of hat worn in winter
an outdoor garment, usually sleeveless, that hangs loosely from the shoulders
a piece of furniture used for storage
a type of footwear worn in rainy weather
plead (v)
to make a request in an urgent and emotional manner
to argue a case in a court of law
to express a strong opinion
to make a formal complaint
idle (v)
to run at low power and often disconnected so that power is not truly useful
to operate at maximum efficiency without any downtime
to consume energy while performing no useful work
to function intermittently with frequent stops
gruff (adj)
a. cheerful and talkative
b. abrupt and unwilling to talk
c. friendly and approachable
d. calm and relaxed
idle (adj)
1. having no employment or inactive; not in normal or appropriate use
2. inefficient or lazy
3. highly productive and efficient
4. actively engaged in work or duties
gruff (adj)
a voice that is rough and low in pitch
a voice that is soft and high in pitch
a voice that is cheerful and loud
a voice that is smooth and melodic
fume (n)
a smoke, vapor, or gas that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale
a type of fruit that is often used in desserts
a method of cooking that involves boiling food in water
a musical instrument played by blowing air into it
cloak (v)
to cover or hide something; to conceal
to reveal or expose something
to decorate or embellish something
to ignore or neglect something
