Vocab #5 Test (9)

Match the following words to their definitions

• ridicule or mockery

• derision

• beg

• lamentation

• weeping; expression of sorrow

• appease

• calm someone by giving in to their demands

• implore

• destroy completely

• annihilate

​ (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

• soothe

• meager

• demolish

• annihilate

• minimum

• appease

• disrespect

• derision

Match the following words with their SYNONYMS

• daze

• stupefy

• mourning

• lamentation

• endless

• interminable

• skinny

• emaciated

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

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

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

Her _____ changed from sorrowful to hopeful when she was given the good news.