Final Exam Study Guide - Vocabulary Definitions

To provide money to cover a cost or expense. Ex: She helped defray the cost of the trip.

• defray

• delay

• detract

• defame

To speak badly of someone; evil in nature. Ex: The politician was unfairly ________ by his opponent.

• malign

• praise

• ignore

• support

Dangerous. Ex: The hike through the mountains was ________.

• perilous

• joyful

• tedious

• peaceful

Temporary or in between. Ex: She served as ________ manager until a replacement was hired.

• interim

• permanent

• assistant

• executive

Unreasonably high in price or amount. Ex: The hotel charged an ________ fee for room service.

• exorbitant

• reasonable

• nominal

• affordable

To make young again or renew. Ex: A day at the spa can ________ your body and mind.

• rejuvenate

• deteriorate

• exhaust

• neglect

To twist out of shape; a defect. Ex: The board ________ after getting wet.

• warp

• mend

• paint

• shrink

Poor or made poor. Ex: The ________ village lacked clean water.

• impoverished

• wealthy

• modernized

• prosperous

• affluent

To expand or become wider. Ex: Her eyes ________ in the dark.

• dilate

• contract

• blink

• shrink

The top or highest point. Ex: Simone Biles is at the ________ of gymnastics.

• apex

• base

• side

• middle