Improving Vocabulary Skills Chapter 25

1. devoid (adj.) - ___________ The French fries were so thin, dry, and devoid of taste that they seemed like toothpicks. devoid means: without equal to C. possessing

2. implore (verb) - ___________ The princess implored the evil magician to spare the handsome prince’s life. implore means: to educate to deny C. to urge

3. infuriate (verb) - ___________ Peter so infuriated Sheila that she slammed down the phone while he was still talking. infuriate means: to anger to encourage C. to frighten

4. intimidate (verb) - ___________ Public speaking so intimidates Charlene that she would rather write four term papers than give a single oral report. intimidate means: to calm to scare C. to annoy

5. introvert (noun) - ___________ Pearl is a very outgoing person, but her boyfriend Larry is such an introvert that he seldom socializes at all. introvert means: a conceited person a shy person C. a busy person

6. jeopardize (verb) - ___________ Pregnant women who take drugs jeopardize their babies’ health. jeopardize means: to play with to take into account C. to put in danger

7. sibling (noun) - ___________ Do you think twins are more similar in personality than other siblings? sibling means: a brother or sister a cousin C. a friend

8. smug (adj.) - ___________ Self-confidence is a virtue, but being smug is carrying self-confidence too far. smug means: full of life dishonest C. too self-satisfied

9. sneer (verb) - ___________ Instead of encouraging us when we make a mistake, our biology teacher sneers at us with a scornful smile or a put-down. sneer means: to leave to mock C. to ignore

10. vivacious (adj.) - ___________ Between scenes, the actors might appear tired and dull, but they become vivacious once the camera is on. vivacious means: good-looking peppy C. irritable