Lesson 19 Wordly Wise Words

Question 1

Adverse

Answer 1

A- Supportive - Favorable

(adj) 1. Working against; serving to oppose.
2. Harmful; unfavorable.

Question 2

Aloof

Answer 2

S- Distant
A- Friendly

(adj) Remote or distant, usually by choice; showing no interest.
(adv) In an aloof manner.

Question 3

Alternative

Answer 3

S- Choices - Option

(adj) Allowing a choice between two or more things.
(n) 1. A choice between two or more things.
2. Any one of the things that can be chosen.

Question 4

Canine

Answer 4

(adj) Of, or relating to, dogs or related animals.

(n) A member of the canine family.

Question 5

Compulsory

Answer 5

A- Optional

(adj) Required by law or a firm rule.

Question 6

Consecutive

Answer 6

(adj) Following one after another in order.

Question 7

Desolate

Answer 7

S- Deserted
A- Joyful

(adj) 1. Deserted; lonely; without signs of life.
2. Filled with sorrow.

Question 8

Dispatch

Answer 8

S- Message

(v) 1. To send on specific business.
2. To finish or complete promptly.
3. To kill quickly.
(n) 1. Speed in movement or performance.
2. A written message sent quickly.

Question 9

Distinction

Answer 9

S- Honor
A- Incompetence

(n) 1. A recognition of the way things differ.
2. Special honor or regard.
3. Excellence of performance or ability.

Question 10

Endure

Answer 10

S- Lasted
A- Weakness

(v) 1. To put up with; to bear.
2. To go on for a long time; to last.

ENDURANCE - n. The ability to put up with hardship; the quality of putting up with hardship.

Question 11

Fluctuate

Answer 11

S- Change

(v) To rise and fall; to keep changing.

FLUCTUATION - n. a rising and falling movement.

Question 12

Grueling

Answer 12

A- Restful

(adj) Tiring; exhausting.

Question 13

Maul

Answer 13

S- Injure

(v) To handle roughly so as to cause injury.

Question 14

Participate

Answer 14

(v) To take part in.

PARTICIPANT - n. One who takes part in.

Question 15

Robust

Answer 15

A- Weak

(adj) Strong and vigorous.