Vocabulary Power Plus: Lesson 3

Synonyms: sexist; bigot

(adj) in a state of violent or destructive rage

Window washers must be careful when scaling the __(-s) of structures. Falling would be deadly.

The angry mob destroyed the images on the building's edifice because __.

Synonyms: blend; shape; manipulate

The raccoon went __ after being trapped in the cage. It tried to bite anyone who came near.

(v) to give life or motion to

(adj) equally skilled with either hand

The __ batter was tough on pitchers since he constantly switched up his batting pattern.

(adj) delayed; held back

The grief-stricken mother __(-d) herself into believing that her decased child was still alive.

Kathleen was cross with James for forgetting her birthday until she got his __gift in the mail.

Becca won the ___ of the year award for her work with educating people in the Sudan.

(n) a large, elaborate structure / building

Parents must check their kids' candy to ensure that nothing bad has been __(-d,-ed) into it.

A baker might need to knead his bread longer if __.

He was labeled a ___ after promoting five men in the company over much more qualified women.

It was quite __ of the boy's parents to throw him a $2 million birthday party when he turned 5.

After dealing with chauvinist behavior, Marie found it refreshing when her new employer__.

Synonyms: violent; demented; deranged

(v) to mislead; to fool

Synonyms: monument; habitation

(n) one having a fanatical devotion to a country, gender, or religion--with contempt for others

(v) to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture

Since Hitler was able to delude citizens into believing he wanted to help them, they__.

In an ostentatious display, the dictator threw a party which showcased___.

(adj) promoting equal rights for all people

It takes over 1,000 pictures to __ ten seconds of a cartoon.

Synonyms: pompous; swank; gaudy

(adj) marked by a conspicuous, showy display