Word Knowledge

ASVAB

The old ADAGE says that you can't judge a book by it's cover

Proverb or Saying

He made a false ALLEGATION against her

Claim or Testimony

The photographs ALLUDE to Italian Baroque painting

Refer, Imply

We'd like to rent an ALLOTMENT

Share, Portion, Part

They became involved in an ALTERCATION at a local pub

Quarrel

After the game, Kyla seemed AMUSED by how easy that was

Enjoy, Funny

An APPRAISER told him that he should price his house $590,000

Assessor, Evaluator, To adjust cost

It has been a long and ARDUOUS journey

Difficult

He will be the director until they can APPOINT a permanent one

Designate, Nominate, Arrange

The big company's newest ACQUISITION is a small chain of clothing stores

Obtain, Achievement, Purchase

Kyla's beauty never fails to ASTONISH

Amazed, Shocked, Surprised

Joaquin sent Kyla flowers in ATONEMENT for his earlier rudeness

Amends, Forgiveness

Ms. Skittles' AVARICE for money caused her to work her employees to the bone with little pay

Greed

Kyla is ADROIT at handling problems

Expert, Skillful

Turn heat on low and cover pot with lid slightly AJAR

Open

Skittles absolutely ABHOR taking a bath

Hate, Detest

The book was ABRIDGED for children

Shorten

there was an ABRUPT change in the weather

Sudden

Kyla wanted to make AMENDS for the worry she caused to Joaquin

Remedy, Improve, Fix

Joaquin wished to live in AMITY with his neighbors

Friendship

He was pleased at the lavish gift he received, but he felt ABASHED at receiving it

Embarassed

Kyla took it as a personal AFFRONT

Insult

Even though Kyla felt deep ANTIPATHY for Joaquin’s bullying, they still both love each other very much

Anger, Dislike

Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes since ANTIQUITY

Antique, Old Object

Joaquin never fails to ASSUAGE Kyla’s fears

Calm, Soothe, Relieve

The list of rules for riders includes ADMONITION to remain seated at all times.

Warning

Kyla is completely INEPT at swimming.

Lacking skill or ability

Beginner running beyond your body’s limit can be PERILOUS.

Hazardous, Dangerous

Activities such as logging and mining DEPLETE our natural resources

Empty, Use up, Diminish

Money AUGMENTS fortune and wealth

Add to, Increase

Detective Skittles asked Baby Joaqui to search the room for LATENT fingerprints

Not yet existed

The doctor advised the patient to SEVER her arm

Amputate, to cut limb off

Kyla loves to FROLIC with Skittles

Play

He is a RECLUSE as he never left his house

Person who lives alone and avoids going outside

I have enough money to DEFRAY expenses

Pay for, cover, settle

Skittles sat still, PLACID, and waiting for her mom to come home

Calm, peaceful