Quiz 3 [Level 2]

An anode is the positively charged electrode by which the electrons leave an electrical device.

To hold something aloft is to hold it high up.

Alias is a cunning detective looking for criminals.

An alder is a wise old philosopher.

An aglet is a young eagle just learning to fly..

Affix is to stick, attach, or fasten (something) to something else.

To adopt is to take someone’s child into a new family.

Abort is to carry out or undergo the destruction of (a foetus) or plan.

Abhor is to regard someone with pride and approval.

Abase is to behave in a way that elevates (someone).

Which word beginning with ap means – relating to bees?

Which word beginning with ap means – a small bug which feeds by sucking sap from plants?

Which word beginning with ap means – lack of enthusiasm or energy?

Which word beginning with an means – a heavy iron block with a flat top and concave sides, on which metal can be hammered and shaped?

Which word beginning with an means – positively charged electrode?

Which word beginning with an means – declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result)?

Which word beginning with an means – add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document?

Which word beginning with an means – true inner self as opposed to the outer?

Which word beginning with an means – inordinate fear, fright or anxiety – (German loan word)?

Which word beginning with an means – one who fishes with a hook, line, & rod?

Which word is out of place with adapt v. – alter, change, deify, modify?

Which word is out of place with adage v. – foreword, proverb, byword, precept?

Which word is out of place with acute adj. – violent, critical, dangerous, subtle?

Which word is out of place with acrid adj. – pungent, placid, sharp, acid?

Which word is out of place with abyss n. – ravine, crater, gaiter, pit?

Which word is out of place with abyss – fissure, gorge, canyon, ford?

Which word is out of place with abort – halt, somersault, frustrate, thwart?

Which word is out of place with abode n. – homily, home, lodgings, habitat?

Which word is out of place with abate v. – decrease, reside, subside, reduce?

Which word is out of place with abase v. – humble, humiliate, hesitate, debase?

Match the word in the first column with another in the second column to make a recognised phrase or collocation?

Match the word in the first column with another in the second column to make a recognised phrase or collocation.