WS 12

Question 1

Depict
The character in the novel is depicted as strong and independent

Answer 1

S: describe, render, characterize
A: hide

Question 2

Deplete
To decrease significantly or exhaust the abundance or supply of

Answer 2

S: consumed, exhausted, drained
A: energized, full

Question 3

Deplorable
Causing or being a subject of grief or regret

Answer 3

S: unfortunate, shameful, disastrous
A: acceptable, bearable

Question 4

Derivative
Not original

Answer 4

S: borrowed, cognate, secondary
A: important, superior

Question 5

Derive
To receive or obtain from a source or origin

Answer 5

S: acquire, assume, collect, develop
A: decrease, doubt, forfeit

Question 6

Desist
To stop doing something

Answer 6

S: stop, refrain, abstain
A: carry on, complete, continue

Question 7

Despicable
He was a despicable man who treated his friends badly

Answer 7

S: hateful, contemptible, disgraceful
A: good, honourable, kind

Question 8

Destitute
Deprived of, lacking
The charity helps out destitute people in need

Answer 8

S: wanting, bankrupt, impoverished
A: affluent, rich

Question 9

Deterrent
Military strength or an ability to defend a country.
Eg: the government setup deterrent against terrorists

Answer 9

S: hindrance, obstacle
A: assistance, help

Question 10

Detrimental
Causing loss or injury

Answer 10

S: damaging, destructive, adverse
A: aiding, assisting, favourable

Question 11

Deviate
If we deviate from the suggestions in the map, we will get lost.

Answer 11

S: depart, differ, diverge
A: agree, stay

Question 12

Devious
Jamie figured that he needs to be devious to win the competition

Answer 12

S: dishonest, calculating, deceitful
A: fair, forthright, honest