Lesson 6 Word List

What does "abolish" mean?

• To build something new

• To bring to an end; to do away with

• To criticize harshly

• To increase in size or scope

Which word means "great pain of mind or body"?

• Grim

• Agony

• Inflict

• Loathe

What is the meaning of "catapult"?

• A letter or symbol used in writing

• To move suddenly with great force

• A protected place for ships

• To bring something to an end

A "character" can be all of the following EXCEPT:

• A letter or symbol used in writing

• A person in a story

• A machine used in ancient wars

• The qualities that make a person unique

To "denounce" means:

What does "escalate" mean?

• To go up or increase in size or scope

• To awaken or rouse

• To hate or dislike greatly

• To give shelter to someone

Which of the following is NOT a meaning of "grim"?

• Unfriendly or threatening

• Pleasant and cheerful

• Cruel or fierce

• Disturbing or unpleasant

What is a "harbor"?

• A machine used to throw objects

• A protected place for ships

• A letter or symbol in writing

• A person in a story

To "harbor" a feeling means:

• To hold and nourish it in the mind

• To awaken or excite it

• To criticize it harshly

• To increase its size

Which word means "to cause something painful to be felt"?

• Rouse

• Inflict

• Loathe

• Meddle