WW6 Lesson 12

Which word can replace the underlined words?

The captain gave the order to give up by leaving the ship when it began to sink.

• abandon

• blunder

• rejoice

• siege

Which word can replace the underlined words?

France and Germany were enemies in two world wars but now enjoy friendly relations.

• adversaries

• colossal

• scoff

• victor

Which word can replace the underlined words?

Alice was confused by their inappropriate behavior and didn't know how to respond.

• baffled

• detect

• sentinel

• woe

Which word can replace the underlined words?

The Sheriff of Nottingham moved in a clumsy or careless way into the trap Robin Hood set for him.

• blundered

• abandoned

• rejoiced

• hauled

Which word can replace the underlined words?

The enormous size of the Great Wall is what impressed the tourists the most.

• colossal

• detect

• siege

• victor

Which word can replace the underlined words?

The witness could not discover something not easily noticed anything unusual that day.

• detect

• scoff

• adversary

• haul

Which word can replace the underlined words?

The crew was delighted with the large the amount caught of fish today.

• haul

• baffle

• blunder

• sinister

Which word can replace the underlined words?

The spider got the better of the insect caught in its web.

• overpowered

• baffled

• sieged

• woed

Which word can replace the underlined words?

Family members were very happy when they heard the members of the Mount Everest expedition had returned safely.

• rejoiced

• abandoned

• detected

• sentinel

Which word can replace the underlined words?

People once mocked at the idea of space travel.

• scoffed

• baffled

• hauled

• victored