Definitions of the week: Week 7

What is a synonym for the word 'adept'?

• skilled

• clumsy

• ignorant

• awkward

Use the word 'adept' in a sentence.

• She is adept at solving complex problems.

• She is adept at painting the walls blue.

• She is adept at eating spicy food every day.

• She is adept at running late to every meeting.

What is a synonym for the word 'benevolent'?

• kind

• cruel

• selfish

• angry

What is an antonym for the word 'benevolent'?

• malevolent

• generous

• kind

• charitable

Use the word 'benevolent' in a sentence.

• The benevolent woman donated generously to charity.

• The benevolent storm destroyed the village.

• He was benevolent when he refused to help anyone.

• The benevolent thief stole from the poor.

What is a synonym for the word 'emulate'?

• imitate

• destroy

• ignore

• confuse

Use the word 'emulate' in a sentence.

• He tried to emulate his older brother's success.

• She decided to emulate the painting on the wall.

• They emulate the cake for dessert.

• He emulate the car for a drive.

What is a synonym for the word 'imminent'?

• impending

• distant

• uncertain

• avoidable

Use the word 'imminent' in a sentence.

• A storm is imminent.

• A storm is invisible.

• A storm is irrelevant.

• A storm is infinite.

What is a synonym for the word 'venerate'?

• revere

• ignore

• criticize

• neglect

• mock