Review Fresh Words List #1

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

• Reduce

• Decrease

• Expand

What part of speech is the word "abridge"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

Which of the following sentences uses "abridge" correctly?

• She abridges the story to make it more detailed.

• He abridges the article to make it short and to the point.

• They abridge the novel to add more details.

What does the word "abridge" mean?

• To expand

• To shorten

• To complicate

Why was the movie abridged according to the text?

• To make it more interesting

• To fit a 2-hour running time

• To improve the quality

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

• Extend

• Decrease

• Complicate

What sentence shows the personality trait of a person who is affable?

• It is obvious she is annoyed since her face is red.

• It is clear that she always wants to support her friends.

• He always greeted his students with a smile.

If mountain climbers are apprehensive, they

are feeling...?

• Calm & Confident

• Uneasy & Scared

• Secure & Steady

Which of the following are synonyms for "apprehensive"?

• Fearful & Uncertain

• Support & Help

• Avoid & Refuse

In the sentence, "A man had accosted me in the street wanting money," what is the man doing?

• Ignoring his surroundings

• Asking for directions

• Approaching someone boldly