Choose the word or form of the word that is nearly the same in meaning as the bold word. Use a dictionary if needed. Write that word on the line.
1. remain unaffected when insulted
2. imperilment caused by risky behavior
3. a brief spell of yearning
4. a charitable donor
5. a shocking case of fraud
6. the stimulus to move forward with the project
7. her antipathic response to the homeless man
8. hail the benefits of drinking water
9. the intimidating scowl on his face
10. not practicable during the winter months
11. respond with a confrontational voice
12. exemplar of good manners
13. staged a painstaking re-creation of a famous battle
14. relapse to a pattern of self-destructive behavior
15. rescued dozens of people from the blazing inferno
Choose the word or form of the word.
Sure! Here’s a focused response for each item based on the questions provided:
1. unmoved (Remain unaffected means not showing emotion or reaction.)
2. danger (Imperilment means a state of being in danger.)
3. longing (A brief spell of yearning refers to a short period of desire.)
4. philanthropist (A charitable donor is someone who gives to charities.)
5. scandal (A shocking case of fraud indicates a publicized immoral act.)
6. impetus (The stimulus to move forward means a driving force or motivation.)
7. hostile (Antipathic means having a strong dislike or aversion.)
8. celebrate (Hail the benefits means to praise or recognize the advantages.)
9. menacing (Intimidating refers to causing fear or apprehension.)
10. impossible (Not practicable means something that cannot be done.)
11. aggressively (Confrontational means acting in a hostile manner.)
12. model (Exemplar means a standard or typical example of a quality.)
13. meticulous (Painstaking means showing great attention to detail.)
14. backslide (Relapse means returning to a previous undesirable state.)
15. saved (Rescued means to save someone from danger.)
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