31 Questions
Which word means to publicly criticize or condemn someone or something?
denounce
Which word means to spread or scatter in different directions?
disperse
Which word means to make something disappear or vanish completely?
dispel
Which word means to criticize or belittle someone or something?
disparage
Which word means to make something dry or remove all moisture from it?
desiccate
Which word means a difficult situation or a choice between two equally undesirable options?
dilemma
Which word means a state of inactivity or stagnation?
doldrums
Which word means to erase or remove completely?
efface
Which word means to make something dry or remove all moisture from it?
desiccate
Which word means an oppressive or harshly strict law, rule, or regime?
draconian
Match the following words with their definitions:
demur = To raise doubts or objections or show reluctance dromedary = A type of Arabian camel with a single hump draconian = Excessively harsh and severe duress = Compulsion, constraint, or coercion
Match the following words with their meanings:
dulcet = Sweet and soothing (often used ironically) domain = A specified sphere of activity or knowledge dormant = In a state of rest or inactivity egalitarian = Believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
Match these words with their definitions:
efface = Erase (a mark) from a surface edifice = A large, imposing building divine = Of, from, or like God or a god dispel = Make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear
Match the following words with their definitions:
demur = Raise doubts or objections or show reluctance doldrums = A state or period of stagnation or depression draconian = Excessively harsh and severe dromedary = An Arabian camel, especially one of a breed with one hump
Match these words with their correct meanings:
dulcet = Sweet and soothing (often used ironically) duress = Threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment edifice = A complex system of beliefs efface = Erase (a mark) from a surface
Match the following terms with their definitions:
egalitarian = Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities divine = Of, from, or like God or a god dissolution = The closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body domain = An area of territory owned or controlled by a particular ruler or government
Which word means to copy or imitate someone or something?
emulate
Which word means to completely surround or overwhelm someone or something?
engulf
Which word means to give a physical form or representation to something?
embody
Which word means to copy or imitate someone or something?
emulate
Which word means to give a physical form or representation to something?
embody
Which word means to completely surround or overwhelm someone or something?
engulf
Match the following words with their definitions:
elapse = To pass or go by (said of time) elfin = Small and delicate, often with an implication of charm and magical or supernatural associations embellish = To make something more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features embody = To give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)
Match these words with their correct meanings:
emit = To produce and discharge (something, especially gas or radiation) emulate = To match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation endure = To suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently engulf = To sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely
Match the following words with their definitions:
enrage = To make (someone) very angry enrapture = To give intense pleasure or joy to elapse = To pass or go by (said of time) embellish = To make something more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features
True or false: The word 'elapse' means to give a physical form or representation to something?
False
True or false: The word 'engulf' means to spread or scatter in different directions?
True
True or false: The word 'emulate' means to completely surround or overwhelm someone or something?
False
Which word means to copy or imitate someone or something?
emulate
Which word means to give a physical form or representation to something?
embody
Which word means to spread or scatter in different directions?
elapse
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