chapter 10-12 vocab

(adj) not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount

(adj) not clear; having two or more possible meanings

What part of speech is confer?

synonyms; trick, hoodwink

(v) to give a false or misleading account of; to twist out of shape

(v) to tear to pieces; split violently apart

synonym: artifact, historical object

Airport crews work quickly to _____ a plane's supply of food and water, and safety supplies.

What part of speech is rummage?

antonyms: avoidable, escapable, preventable

Which word is spelled incorrectly?

antonym: praiseworthy, delightful, charming

synonym for memento

That ____ young man is a good wrestler.

(v) to swallow up, overwhelm, consume

(adj) big, strong, and muscular

What part of speech is refurbish?

(adj) a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things

What part of speech is skimp?

(adj) possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

What type of speech is "posterity"

antonyms: give, release, let go

(adj) severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical

synonyms: moves, tactic

antonyms: still alive, surviving, extant