WS 4

Question 1

Assess
The damage from the fire was assessed at 400,000 dollars

Answer 1

S: check, estimate

Question 2

Assimilate
Children need to be able to assimilate new ideas

Answer 2

S: grasp, understand
A: mistake

Question 3

Astound
He was astounded by the awesome present from his mother

Answer 3

S: astonish, confuse
A: clarify, calm

Question 4

Astute
The investigators astute observation solved the case quickly

Answer 4

S: intelligent, clever
A: foolish, idiotic

Question 5

Augment
His fortune is augmented by the success of his business

Answer 5

S: boost, expand
A: decrease compress

Question 6

Austerity
The spendthrift did not believe in austerity

Answer 6

S: harshness, strictness
A: kindness, mildness

Question 7

Avid
The actor ensured that he made time for his avid fans

Answer 7

S: keen, enthusiastic
A: reluctant, indifferent

Question 8

Awe
She’s awed by the fact that she is meeting her music idol

Answer 8

S: dread, admiration
A: disregard, apathy

Question 9

Barometer
A new barometer is essential for accurate weather prediction

Answer 9

S: weatherglass

Question 10

Belated
Belated birthday greetings are still very much appreciated and enjoyed

Answer 10

S: late, overdue
A: early, punctual

Question 11

Bellow
Her bellowing alarm startled the entire auditorium and alarmed everyone

Answer 11

S: yell, shout
A: whimper, whisper

Question 12

Benevolent
Mary was attracted to the benevolent attitude of the group

Answer 12

S: generous, caring
A: cruel, mean