flashcards

Question 1

partly OPEN (adj)

Answer 1

AJAR

Question 2

to DESTROY completely; to leave in utter ruin (v)

Answer 2

ANNIHILATE

Question 3

1: to TURN away 2: to prevent (v)

Answer 3

AVERT

Question 4

of, or relating to, DOGS (adj)

Answer 4

CANINE

Question 5

FRUIT of the FAMILY that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes (n)

Answer 5

CITRUS

Question 6

having a very BAD REPUTATION; famous for something evil (adj)

Answer 6

INFAMOUS

Question 7

something that HAPPENS in real life or in a story; an event, sometimes one that is a slight problem (n)

Answer 7

INCIDENT

Question 8

something that is MADE UP in the mind but has no connection to reality (n)

Answer 8

FIGMENT

Question 9

USELESS; unsuccessful (adj)

Answer 9

FRUITELESS

Question 10

unfinished; remaining to be DECIDED (adj)

Answer 10

PENDING

Question 11

1: balanced or ready for action 2: CALM and controlled (adj)

Answer 11

POISED

Question 12

earlier, former (adj) …DELAY

Answer 12

PRIOR

Question 13

shining, BRIGHT; giving off light or energy (adj)

Answer 13

RADIANT

Question 14

a STORY of heroic exploits; a LONG, detailed account (n)

Answer 14

SAGA

Question 15

doubt; the state of being UNSURE (n)

Answer 15

UNCERTIANTY