Lesson 9 Vocabulary

Question 1

so unreasonable as to be laughable; foolish or silly

Answer 1

absurd

Question 2

To do something by making an effort; to complete successfully. something requiring skill and determination that is completed successfully.

Answer 2

accomplish

Question 3

to rise usually in a steady way.

Answer 3

ascend

Question 4

tightly packed; crowed close together. Thick; hard to see through. stupid, thick-headed

Answer 4

dense

Question 5

a test to prove or discover something. to carry out experiments. to try out new ideas or activities.

Answer 5

experiment

Question 6

easily damaged or broken ; not strongly made. not believable.

Answer 6

flimsy

Question 7

very brave; showing great courage. showing great determination; requiring enormous effort.

Answer 7

heroic

Question 8

wood that has been sawed into boards. to move in a clumsy or heavy way.

Answer 8

lumber

Question 9

to copy or imitate closely. to make fun of by imitating. one who can imitate sounds, speech, or actions.

Answer 9

mimic

Question 10

important full of meaning

Answer 10

significant

Question 11

to fly high in the sky. to rise suddenly and rapidly.

Answer 11

soar

Question 12

a person who watches an activity; an onlooker

Answer 12

spectator

Question 13

to hang while attached to something above. to stop for a while before going on. to bar from working, attending, or taking part for a while

Answer 13

suspend

Question 14

to bring or to come to an end.

Answer 14

terminate

Question 15

hard to handle or control because of large size or heaviness.

Answer 15

unwieldy