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