Wordly Wise 12

Fill in the blank: After a long illness, it took her several weeks to __________.

• dedicate

• convalesce

• exasperate

• restrict

Which of the following sentences uses the word "dedicate" correctly?

• He dedicated the book to his parents.

• She dedicated the cake in the oven.

• They dedicated the car on the road.

• We dedicated the rain in the garden.

True or False: To "dictate" means to suggest something gently.

• True

• False

Match the word with its synonym: Exasperate

• Calm

• Annoy

• Soothe

• Delight

Choose the correct definition of "notable".

• Unimportant

• Worthy of attention

• Commonplace

• Invisible

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "overdue"?

• Late

• Delayed

• Early

• Tardy

Fill in the blank: The citizens planned to __________ the corrupt leader.

• penetrate

• overthrow

• stimulate

• dedicate

Which sentence uses the word "penetrate" correctly?

• The arrow could not penetrate the thick armor.

• The cat penetrated the tree.

• The music penetrated the silence with its softness.

• The cake penetrated the oven.

What is the primary focus of a "portrait"?

• A landscape

• A person

• A building

• A vehicle

True or False: A "rebel" is someone who follows all the rules without question.

• True

• False