Merriam-Webster’s

VOCABULARY SKILL BUILDER

Intermediate Dictionary

1. ________________________ A polygon of nine angles and nine sides

2. ________________________ A four-sided pillar that becomes narrower toward the top and ends in a pyramid

3. ________________________ A database method in which information related to that shown on a display screen can be accessed quickly from the display (as by a mouse click)

4. ________________________ A body of electors; especially one that elects the president and vice president of the U.S.

5. ________________________ An aircraft or ship without a pilot that is controlled by radio signals

6. ________________________ Fruits cooked in syrup

7. ________________________ A wide stretch of water with many scattered islands

8. ________________________ To act, do, make, or work badly

9. _______________________ To use trickery to get what one wants

10. _______________________ An eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening

11. _______________________ To burst inward

12. _______________________ To place side by side

13. ________________________ Material that burns easily and is used to start a fire

14. _______________________ Spending or giving more than is necessary

15. _______________________ The scientific study of the nervous system

16. _______________________ A combination of contradictory words (as cruel kindness)

17. _______________________ The number of members of an organization required to be present in order for business to be carried on

18. ________________________ To take back publicly an opinion or belief

19. _______________________ Lacking a sound base

20. _______________________ Full of life and good spirits

droneimplodejuxtaposeneurology

kindlingnonagonoxymoronarchipelago

finaglequorumelectoral collegebungle

vivaciousrecantunfoundedobelisk

hypertextlavishcompotegrommet

Name: ________________________________________________________ Date: _________________

Match the word with the correct definition.

Merriam-Webster’s

VOCABULARY SKILL BUILDER

Intermediate Dictionary

1. ________________________ A polygon of nine angles and nine sides

2. ________________________ A four-sided pillar that becomes narrower toward the top and ends in a pyramid

3. ________________________ A database method in which information related to that shown on a display screen can be accessed quickly from the display (as by a mouse click)

4. ________________________ A body of electors; especially one that elects the president and vice president of the U.S.

5. ________________________ An aircraft or ship without a pilot that is controlled by radio signals

6. ________________________ Fruits cooked in syrup

7. ________________________ A wide stretch of water with many scattered islands

8. ________________________ To act, do, make, or work badly

9. _______________________ To use trickery to get what one wants

10. _______________________ An eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening

11. _______________________ To burst inward

12. _______________________ To place side by side

13. ________________________ Material that burns easily and is used to start a fire

14. _______________________ Spending or giving more than is necessary

15. _______________________ The scientific study of the nervous system

16. _______________________ A combination of contradictory words (as cruel kindness)

17. _______________________ The number of members of an organization required to be present in order for business to be carried on

18. ________________________ To take back publicly an opinion or belief

19. _______________________ Lacking a sound base

20. _______________________ Full of life and good spirits

droneimplodejuxtaposeneurology

kindlingnonagonoxymoronarchipelago

finaglequorumelectoral collegebungle

vivaciousrecantunfoundedobelisk

hypertextlavishcompotegrommet

Name: ________________________________________________________ Date: _________________

Match the word with the correct definition.

nonagon

obelisk

hypertext

electoral college

drone

compote

archipelago

bungle

finagle

grommet

lavish

kindling

neurology

oxymoron

quorum

recant

unfounded

vivacious

juxtapose

implode