Vocabulary Lesson #19

What is the meaning of the word "intrepid"?

• Cowardly

• Fearless

• Lazy

• Indifferent

Which of the following is a synonym for "balk"?

• Advance

• Hesitate

• Encourage

• Accept

What is the antonym of "gaunt"?

• Emaciated

• Plump

• Thin

• Bony

Which word means "excessively particular or fussy"?

• Intrepid

• Balk

• Persnickety

• Whet

What does the word "whet" mean?

• Dull

• Sharpen

• Ignore

• Weaken

Which of the following is a synonym for "intrepid"?

• Timid

• Brave

• Cautious

• Nervous

What is the antonym of "balk"?

• Proceed

• Refuse

• Halt

• Delay

Which word is most similar in meaning to "gaunt"?

• Robust

• Skeletal

• Healthy

• Stout

Which of the following is an antonym for "persnickety"?

• Easygoing

• Meticulous

• Fussy

• Picky

What is the meaning of the word "whet" in the context of appetite?

• Satisfy

• Diminish

• Stimulate

• Suppress