Vocabulary Workshop Unit 1 Set B | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

0%

0 0 0

Back Restart

Synonym: The King issued an edict that all businesses close in remembrance of the late queen.

decree

disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking harmony

discordant

to quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to herd; to obtain by argument

wrangle

Antonym: The teacher smiled at the harmonious sound of the students working on their projects.

discordant

to develop gradually; rise to a higher level

evolve

of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave/servant, menial

servile

broken stone or bricks; ruins

rubble

After the old man's death, his property ______________ back to the bank.

reverted

Synonym: During the Civil War, the Union and Confederate troops battled over control of the fort that guarded the small southern city.

citadel

to return, go back

revert

to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around

hover

Synonym: The conflicting sounds of the students arguing made it difficult to hear the teacher's instructions.

discordant

a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

vigil

Synonym Several students pushed their way to the front of the lunch line because it was Taco Tuesday.

jostled

Synonym: When writing a literary analysis, it is important to cite a section from the text in order to support your thesis.

excerpt

lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity

churlish

a fortress that overlooks and protects a city

citadel

to feel

grope

a person who moves slowly or falls behind; falling behind; slow to move

laggard

a passage taken from a book, article, etc

excerpt

an order having the force of law; to issue such an order

decree

to make impossible, prevent, shut out

preclude

to make or force one's way by pushing or elbowing

jostle

In the 1840s, many people traveled out west in the hopes of finding a ________________ of gold.

bonanza

to work together

collaborate

a rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable, profitable, or rewarding; a source of wealth

bonanza

Synonym: Not wanting to wake anyone up, she fumbled for the light switch in the kitchen.

grope

a proverb; wise saying

Adage

applause; enthusiastic praise or approval

plaudits

Synonym: The students were asked to team-up with one another to work on the project.

collaborate