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Wordly Wise 4. Unit #2, 3, 4. exceed. To be more than; to go beyond The final score of Monday’s game exceeded our best hopes . . forbid. To order not to do something. mature. My brother looks very mature for only eleven. scorch.
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Wordly Wise 4 Unit #2, 3, 4
exceed • To be more than; to go beyond • The final score of Monday’s game exceeded our best hopes.
forbid • To order not to do something
mature My brother looks very mature for only eleven.
scorch If you press a shirt with an iron that is too hot, you might scorch the cloth.
observe • To obey I try to observe the speed limit when I drive.
astound • To surprise; to amaze
cherish • To love; • To take good care of;
paralyze • To stop all movement or feeling in
pessimist • A pessimist carries an umbrella even though the forecast is for fine weather.
grace paralyzed • The snowstorm _________________ Washington D.C. for 5 days. Quiz
Sometimes I work through my lunch hour, so by suppertime I am ________________ (very hungry). Quiz
active astounded • The United States __________ the world in 1969 by landing people on the moon. Quiz
cherished eager • Ramona _____________ the hope that her father would return soon. • I __________ the watch my grandfather gave me. Quiz
reduced observed • We ________________ Martin Luther King Day by closing the store. Quiz
exposed imposed • The new coach __________ strict rules about arriving late or leaving early. Quiz
Bears ____________ because they cannot find enough food in the winter. Quiz
Which of the following is forbidden? • A) stealing • B) laughing • C) joking Quiz
drowsy ceased famished • After several hours of thunder and lightning, the storm finally _________. Quiz
migrate mature • A tree doesn’t produce fruit until it is ___________. Quiz
Which of the following might a pessimistic person say? • A) Everything will be all right. • B) We are bound to lose. • C) It’s no use trying. Quiz
resist scorching • On a such _____ July day, the only thing I wanted after work was a swim in the pool. Quiz
drowsy cease • Hana was starting to feel very sleepy when a loud noise made her jump. Quiz
scorch exceed resist • Unfortunately, the cost of those sneakers is more than what I’ve saved so far. Quiz