honers English vocab 3

Question 1

subside

Answer 1

To become less intense, violent or severe

(s- slowing D- down)

Question 2

beatific

Answer 2

Showing or producing great joy

(ti-c- fantastic)

Question 3

Sieve

Answer 3

metal wire that resembles a net to divide food and juice (A utensil of wire or mesh used to separate coarser particles from larger particles)

(S- strainer)

Question 4

Submission

Answer 4

The act of surrendering to another’s will

(alr know)

Question 5

Diverted

Answer 5

Drew the attention of; distracted or entertained

(Di- redirect)

Question 6

Insidious

Answer 6

passive aggressive (Working or spreading in a harmful manner in a subtle way)

(ns- negative side)

Question 7

Refuge

Answer 7

A place safe from danger

(R- remanding safe)

Question 8

Contemptible

Answer 8

Deserving to feel poorly about oneself; despicable

(temp- tempting to feel bad

Question 9

Intuitive

Answer 9

able to know or understand something because of feelings rather than facts or proof (gut feeling)

(Intui- Intuition)

Question 10

Discourse

Answer 10

A formal, often lengthy discussion of a subject, either written or spoken

(D- disscusion)