Wordly Wise BK 11 Lesson 6

The word ASSUAGE

MOST NEARLY means:

• (n.) A person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits; (adj.) Indifferent and smug to artistic and cultural values and refinements

• (adj.) Indicative of favorable conditions or a promising future; Fortunate

• (n.) Someone whose beliefs come from a variety of sources and philosophies;

• (v.) To cause to be less harsh, violent, or severe

The word INVETERATE

MOST NEARLY means:

• (adj.) A settled, long-standing habit; Firmly established

• (v.) To explain in detail; elucidate

• (adj.) Coming into existence or development

• (adj.) Festive or social

The word ANATHEMA

MOST NEARLY means:

• (n.) A person or thing that is the object of strong dislike

• (adj.) Very giving or extremely generous

• (adj.) Festive or social

• (adj.)Very smart or deeply perceptive; Able to understand things very well

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(adj.) Very giving or extremely generous

• MOGUL

• ECLECTIC

• NASCENT

• MUNIFICENT

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

Very smart or deeply perceptive; Able to understand things very well

• PHILISTINE

• PERSPICACIOUS

• AVUNCULAR

• INTRINSIC

Which word MOST NEARLY matches the definition:

(adj.) Indicative of favorable conditions or a promising future; Fortunate

• EPIGRAM

• ANATHEMA

• PROPITIOUS

• PHILISTINE

The _____ atmosphere of the Renaissance festival inspired everyone to eat, drink and be merry!

Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• INVETERATE

• CONVIVIAL

• INTRINSIC

• PROPITIOUS

Tarzan was considered a(n) _____ because he grew up in the jungle with apes.

Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• PHILISTINE

• INTRINSIC

• CONVIVIAL

• MUNIFICENT

My style is _____ because I shop anywhere and tend to buy only what's on sale.

Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• CONVIVIAL

• PERSPICACIOUS

• NASCENT

• ECLECTIC

Although he wasn't related to them, he felt a(n) _____ affection toward the orphans.

Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

• MUNIFICENT

• ECLECTIC

• AVUNCULAR

• INVETERATE