Unit 10 Flashcards
Request
ask, demand
Can I make a pizza request?
Salute
greet, honor
She gave him a salute as a sign of respect.
Span
duration, period
Over the span of many years, her skills improved.
Tangle
knot, mess
She has a tangle of cords on her desk.
Voyage
journey, trip
The ship took its maiden voyage.
Glare
scowl, shine
She gave him a glare when he interrupted her.
Increase
raise, grow
Prices continue to increase each year.
Remark
comment, note
He made a surprising remark during the meeting.
Thrill
excitement, rush
The rollercoaster ride was a thrill.
Balance
stability, equilibrium
She has great balance on the beam.
Beam
ray, smile
The child was beaming with joy.
Figure
amount, shape
She checked the figures for accuracy.
Wonder
awe, marvel
The sight filled him with wonder.
Duplicate
copy, replicate
He made a duplicate of the keys.
Forecast
prediction, outlook
The weather forecast predicts rain.