Unit 2 Week 5 - Ozymandias, Lifelong Friends

Question 1

Commemorate

Answer 1

synonyms: remember, celebrate

The people built a new theatre to commemorate the birth of Cao Yu.

Question 2

contemplate

Answer 2

synonyms: consider, think about

I can’t contemplate what it would be like to lose my parents.

Question 3

forlorn

Answer 3

synonyms: miserable, sad

She looked so forlorn, standing there in the pouring rain.

Question 4

majestic

Answer 4

synonyms: awesome, great

This lovely village is surrounded by majestic mountain scenery.

Question 5

shun

Answer 5

synonyms: avoid

Wise men love truth, whereas fools shun it.

Question 6

gloom

Answer 6

synonyms: depression, darkness

In the gathering gloom it was difficult to see anything distinctly.

Question 7

raged

Answer 7

synonyms: furious, angry

In a frenzy of rage she hit him

Question 8

trembled

Answer 8

synonyms: shaking, shiver

They all trembled at the prospect of an enemy invasion.

Question 9

command

Answer 9

synonyms: give orders, instruct

He issued the command to retreat.

Question 10

wrinkled

Answer 10

synonyms: crinkly, messy

She smoothed down a wrinkled tablecloth.

Question 11

despair

Answer 11

synonyms: hopeless, desperation

They’re in despair over the money they’ve lost.

Question 12

colossal

Answer 12

synonyms: huge, massive

In the center of the hall stood a colossal wooden statue, decorated in ivory and gold.