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Vocabulary 19/20
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Remedy Noun/Verb Adam’s mother gave him mint tea as a remedy for his upset stomach. She hoped it would remedy his stomach ache quickly. | Noun - A medicine or treatment used for healing. Verb - To return something to its proper condition. |
| Casual Adjective When Jared’s casual meeting with a friend led to a dinner invitation, he was glad his casual clothes were neat and clean. | Happening by chance; not planned. Informal; not fancy. |
| Bedlam Noun There was bedlam on the decks of the Titanic when the ship began to sink. | A scene of noise and confusion. Synonym: chaos |
| Cantankerous Adjective Because Jerry is so cantankerous, I already know he won’t agree with me. | Hard to get along with. Synonym: cranky |
| Affluent Adjective Martha loved to visit her affluent aunt because she had a swimming pool and tennis court. | Having a lot of money. Synonym: wealthy |
| Hermit Noun The hermit saw other people only when he hiked into town to buy groceries. | A person who lives alone to be away from other people. Synonym: recluse |
| Dapper Adjective James was such a dapper dresser that he looked like a model. | Attractive in dress. Synonym: fashionable |
| Abscond Verb The bank robbers planned to abscond with thousands of dollars | To run away suddenly and secretly. |