Week 13 Vocabulary 24-25

Fill in the blank: The word 'achievement' means ________.

• something done successfully; something gained by working or trying hard

• a discussion of reasons for and against something

• to show clearly; to put on display

• a comparison of otherwise unlike things in order to explain an idea

Fill in the blank: To 'acquire' means ________.

• To obtain or gain possession of something.

• To lose something.

• To give something away.

• To forget something.

Fill in the blank: A 'debate' is ________.

• A 'debate' is a formal discussion on a particular topic.

• A casual conversation between friends.

• A written essay on a subject.

• A musical performance.

Fill in the blank: To 'exhibit' means ________.

• To display or show something.

• To hide something from view.

• To destroy something.

• To ignore something.

Fill in the blank: A 'foe' is ________.

• one who hates or tries to harm another; an enemy

• a friend or acquaintance

• to show clearly; to put on display

• companion

Fill in the blank: The word 'latter' means ________.

• close to the end; relating to the second of two things discussed

• dull as a result of not changing in any way

• to keep safe from injury or ruin

• having to do with health; free of dirt and germs

Fill in the blank: A 'massacre' is ________.

• a brutal and indiscriminate slaughter of many people

• a peaceful gathering

• to lie or sit with arms and legs spread out

• one who hates or tries to harm another; an enemy

Fill in the blank: 'Monotonous' means ________.

• dull, tedious, and repetitious.

• exciting and varied.

• unpredictable and chaotic.

• lively and dynamic.

Fill in the blank: To 'preserve' means ________.

• happening in many places or to many people; fully open

• having to do with health; free of dirt and germs

• to keep safe from injury or ruin; to keep food from spoiling: an area set aside for the protection of wildlife

• dull as a result of not changing in any way

Fill in the blank: 'Sanitary' means ________.

• happening in many places or to many people; fully open

• dirty and unhygienic

• loud and noisy; full of life

• having to do with health; free of dirt and germs