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Word Quiz

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Straight A’s

1. To acerbate (ASSER-bate) is to:
state proudly
play loudly
make bitter
be a quitter

2. The word argyle (ar-gyle) would most likely be used in reference to:
a wicked woman, a slattern
socks--with a diamond pattern
a ship with a raked-back mast
a book about ages past

3. To alleviate (al-LEE-VEE-ate) is to:
build dams
shear lambs
squeeze tighter
make lighter

4. To adumbrate (uh-DUM-brate) is to:
make stupid, like a drug
cover up, like a rug
outline or sketch
pull hard on, stretch

5. You would most likely use the word arugula (uh-ROO-gyoo-luh) when talking about:
tossing salads
writing ballads
giving chase
playing bass

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