Fill in the blanks.
1. The burning rubber gave …………………. acrid smoke.
To give off is to emit.
2. I didn’t like the idea but I will ……………………… to it.
To acquiesce is to consent or agree.
3. The painting is the museum’s most recent …………………………
An acquisition is a material possession.
4. She is an ……………………… person, always wanting things.
Acquisitive means greedy
5. The jury …………………….. the defendant of all charges.
To acquit is to declare innocent.
6. The fire department was called into ……………………….. when the alarm sounded.
7. The chameleon ………………………. to its surroundings by changing color.
To adapt is to adjust.
8. The TV series is an …………………………. of a novel.
Adaptation means a modified version.
9. She is ………………………. at organizational work.
Adept means skilled.
10. The meeting was …………………………… until tomorrow at 11 am.
Adjourned means postponed
11. It is ……………………….. for all children to have polio shots.
12. He and his brother are very much …………………….
Answers
1. The burning rubber gave off acrid smoke.
2. I didn’t like the idea but I will acquiesce to it.
3. The painting is the museum’s most recent acquisition.
4. She is an acquisitive person, always wanting things.
5. The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges.
6. The fire department was called into action when the alarm sounded.
7. The chameleon adapts to its surroundings by changing color.
8. The TV series is an adaptation of a novel.
9. She is adept at organizational work.
10. The meeting was adjourned until tomorrow at 11 am.
11. It is advisable for all children to have polio shots.
12. He and his brother are very much alike.
