I used to abhor spinach, but now I like it. What does abhor mean?
to consider carefully
to love
sharp and severe
to hate
I felt an acute pain in my side. What does acute mean?
foolishly daring
sharp and severe
to hate
to keep at something even though it is difficult
Let's not bicker about who's taller. What does bicker mean?
very important
to get along with each other
not clear or definite
to argue over an unimportant matter
Dining etiquette is different at a picnic than at a formal dinner. What does etiquette mean?
strange, odd, or old-fashioned in a pleasing way
the manners and behavior considered to be acceptable
a serious threat
being inappropriate
Jumping off the roof was a foolhardy act. What does foolhardy mean?
foolishly daring
very important
not clear or definite
to be scared to do something
It's a pleasure to have such genial neighbors. What does genial mean?
a serious threat
strange, odd, or old-fashioned in a pleasing way
nosy and intrusive
pleasantly cheerful and kindly
I yawned to imply that I was bored. What does imply mean?
to blurt out
to suggest or express without directly saying
to hate; to shrink from with disgust
to keep at something even though it is difficult
Her initiative makes her a natural leader. What does initiative mean?
pleasantly cheerful or kindly
to be very lazy
the ability to see what needs to be done and get it done
not clear or definite
Wolves can be a menace to sheep. What is a menace?
a serious threat
not clear or definite
friendly with
very important; absolutely necessary
Success comes to those who persevere. What does persevere mean?
very important; absolutely necessary
to keep at something even though it is difficult
to give up
deep regret and a feeling of guilt over someone's wrongdoing
I need to ponder this decision. What does ponder mean?
to decide right away
to consider carefully; to think deeply about
foolishly daring
to hate; to shrink from with disgust
She had a quaint bed that folded up into the wall. What does quaint mean?
terrible
sharp and severe
strange, odd, or old-fashioned in a pleasing way
very large and out there
The boy showed remorse when he realized he'd hurt my feelings. What does remorse mean?
not feeling bad
deep regret and a feeling of guilt over one's wrongdoing
pleasantly cheerful and kindly
feeling relief
Not knowing whether I actually wanted to attend the party, I gave a vague answer. What does vague mean?
being upfront and honest
to hate; to shrink from with disgust
not clear or definite
very important; absolutely necessary
Using seatbelts is vital for safety. What does vital mean?
very important; absolutely necessary
not clear or definite
not important at all
the manners and behavior considered to be acceptable
