Vocab #5 Test (9)

Match the following words to their definitions

• beg

• appease

• ridicule or mockery

• implore

• destroy completely

• lamentation

• weeping; expression of sorrow

• annihilate

• calm someone by giving in to their demands

• derision

​ (a)   means a lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern

​ (b)   is someone's face or facial expression

• apathy
• countenance
• meager
• vigilance

​ (a)   means thin or weak, especially because of lack of food

​ (b)   means endless

​ (c)   means lacking in quality or quantity

• emaciated
• interminable
• meager
• derision

​ (a)   means to make someone unable to think or feel

​ (b)   means the state of keeping careful watch for possible danger

• stupefy
• vigilance
• apathy
• appease

Match the following words to their SYNONYMS

• demolish

• appease

• disrespect

• derision

• minimum

• annihilate

• soothe

• meager

Match the following words with their SYNONYMS

• skinny

• stupefy

• endless

• lamentation

• daze

• interminable

• mourning

• emaciated

After realizing the strength of Tomas' argument, Dahlia knew it would (a)   hers. She didn't stand a chance.

The students' (a)   about the field trip shocked the teachers. They couldn't believe no one cared about going to Dorney Park.

The only thing that will (a)   the child when he is upset is if someone gives him candy.

Her (a)   changed from sorrowful to hopeful when she was given the good news.