Lesson 10

Question 0

Flabbergasted

Answer 0

Amazed or astonished completely. EX: She was flabbergasted by his response to Her dilemma.

Question 1

Deliberate

Answer 1

To consider something carefully and in detail. example: the jury had to deliberate before they made a decision

Question 2

Scorch

Answer 2

To burn the surface of something. EX: the man was inexperienced and scorched his shirt.

Question 3

Apprehensive

Answer 3

Afraid that something bad will happen. EX: Jonas was apprehensive in the giver.

Question 4

Cower

Answer 4

To cringe or move backwards in fear. EX: the children are cowering in fear.

Question 5

Concede

Answer 5

To admit or acknowledge something. EX: US wants Gadhafi to concede defeat

Question 6

Pique

Answer 6

Arouse someone’s interest. EX: Do these pictures pique your interest?

Question 7

Regal

Answer 7

Royal especially grand. EX: The regal objects are impressive

Question 8

Convene

Answer 8

To call people together for a formal meeting. EX: Rocketplane’s engineering team convenes a meeting in late 2004.

Question 9

Ferocious

Answer 9

Very fierce or savage. EX: ferocious animals tend to be scary.