Definitions - Set B

Fill in the blank: The word 'acme' means the ______ point.

• acme

• lowest

• average

• starting

Fill in the blank: To 'belittle' means to make something appear ______ than it is.

• smaller

• bigger

• taller

• wider

Fill in the blank: A 'doctrine' is a belief, principle, or ______.

• doctrine

• idea

• concept

• notion

Fill in the blank: To 'excise' means to remove by ______.

• cutting

• gluing

• painting

• stitching

Fill in the blank: 'Jaunty' describes someone who is lively, easy, and ______ in manner.

• jaunty

• awkward

• clumsy

• sluggish

Fill in the blank: 'Predatory' refers to preying on, plundering, or being ______.

• predatory

• aggressive

• dominant

• submissive

Fill in the blank: To 'ravage' means to destroy, lay waste, or ______.

• devastate

• build

• create

• repair

Fill in the blank: A 'stance' is a way of holding the body or an ______ on an issue.

• opinion

• argument

• gesture

• expression

Fill in the blank: 'Unassuming' means not putting on airs, being unpretentious, or ______.

• humble

• arrogant

• pretentious

• boastful

Fill in the blank: To 'waver' means to move to and fro, become unsteady, or show lack of ______ or decision.

• certainty

• confidence

• strength

• clarity