Words of the Day

addle - To become confused.

page 59 - I blessed the whiskey for addling a man's wits and making him careless.

predicament - A situation, especially an unpleasant, troublesome, or trying one, from which rescue is difficult.

page 64 - For a moment I felt surprised that the river was still flowing along, unaware of my predicament and uncaring.

Practice

  1. Draw a circle around all the synonyms of predicament.
jam mess fix pickle calm
peace of mind release dilemma tight spot quandary
  1. Draw a circle around all the synonyms of addle.
clear up muddle explain bewilder confound
mix-up focus tangle enlighten jumble
  1. Complete the following chart.

Word

Meaning
1.  rouse  
2. To signal or summon, as by nodding or waving.
3. molt  
4. crude  
5. A promise, acknowledgment, or agreement (as a contract) that binds one to a specific performance
6. civilized  
7. Grant worth or honor upon
8. hectic  
9. mockery  
10. A sore that has become inflamed and formed pus

 

 

 

 

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  1. predicament -  jam mess fix pickle dilemma tight spot quandary
  2. addle -  muddle  bewilder confound mix-up tangle jumble


 

Word

Meaning
1.  rouse To arouse from slumber
2. beckon To signal or summon, as by nodding or waving.
3. molt To shed periodically part or all of a coat or an outer covering, such as feathers, cuticle, or skin, which is then replaced by a new growth.
4. crude Not carefully or skillfully made
5.obligation A promise, acknowledgment, or agreement (as a contract) that binds one to a specific performance
6. civilized To raise from barbarism to an enlightened stage of development
7. dignify grant worth or honor upon
8. hectic Flushed
9. mockery A specific act of ridicule or derision.
10. fester A sore that has become inflamed and formed pus