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VOCABULARY SKILL BUILDER
Intermediate Dictionary
1. ________________________ A polygon of nine angles and nine sides
2. ________________________ A four-sided pillar that becomes narrower toward the top and ends in a pyramid
3. ________________________ A database method in which information related to that shown on a display screen can be accessed quickly from the display (as by a mouse click)
4. ________________________ A body of electors; especially one that elects the president and vice president of the U.S.
5. ________________________ An aircraft or ship without a pilot that is controlled by radio signals
6. ________________________ Fruits cooked in syrup
7. ________________________ A wide stretch of water with many scattered islands
8. ________________________ To act, do, make, or work badly
9. _______________________ To use trickery to get what one wants
10. _______________________ An eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening
11. _______________________ To burst inward
12. _______________________ To place side by side
13. ________________________ Material that burns easily and is used to start a fire
14. _______________________ Spending or giving more than is necessary
15. _______________________ The scientific study of the nervous system
16. _______________________ A combination of contradictory words (as cruel kindness)
17. _______________________ The number of members of an organization required to be present in order for business to be carried on
18. ________________________ To take back publicly an opinion or belief
19. _______________________ Lacking a sound base
20. _______________________ Full of life and good spirits
droneimplodejuxtaposeneurology
kindlingnonagonoxymoronarchipelago
finaglequorumelectoral collegebungle
vivaciousrecantunfoundedobelisk
hypertextlavishcompotegrommet
Name: ________________________________________________________ Date: _________________
Match the word with the correct definition.
Merriam-Webster’s
VOCABULARY SKILL BUILDER
Intermediate Dictionary
1. ________________________ A polygon of nine angles and nine sides
2. ________________________ A four-sided pillar that becomes narrower toward the top and ends in a pyramid
3. ________________________ A database method in which information related to that shown on a display screen can be accessed quickly from the display (as by a mouse click)
4. ________________________ A body of electors; especially one that elects the president and vice president of the U.S.
5. ________________________ An aircraft or ship without a pilot that is controlled by radio signals
6. ________________________ Fruits cooked in syrup
7. ________________________ A wide stretch of water with many scattered islands
8. ________________________ To act, do, make, or work badly
9. _______________________ To use trickery to get what one wants
10. _______________________ An eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening
11. _______________________ To burst inward
12. _______________________ To place side by side
13. ________________________ Material that burns easily and is used to start a fire
14. _______________________ Spending or giving more than is necessary
15. _______________________ The scientific study of the nervous system
16. _______________________ A combination of contradictory words (as cruel kindness)
17. _______________________ The number of members of an organization required to be present in order for business to be carried on
18. ________________________ To take back publicly an opinion or belief
19. _______________________ Lacking a sound base
20. _______________________ Full of life and good spirits
droneimplodejuxtaposeneurology
kindlingnonagonoxymoronarchipelago
finaglequorumelectoral collegebungle
vivaciousrecantunfoundedobelisk
hypertextlavishcompotegrommet
Name: ________________________________________________________ Date: _________________
Match the word with the correct definition.
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electoral college
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archipelago
bungle
finagle
grommet
lavish
kindling
neurology
oxymoron
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