Module 1 (continued)
If you are still unsure of the meanings of today's twelve verbs, read over the following definitions before completing the final exercise below.
deprecate - deplore.
In the column on the right are twelve dictionary definitions of the words dealt with today. Try to match each word with its definition.
1. ..................................... confirm, substantiate.
procrastinate - delay.
corroborate - confirm, substantiate.
inure - harden, desensitize.
apprise - inform.
vacillate - be irresolute or indecisive.
expedite - hasten.
impute - accuse.
inundate - deluge, engulf.
galvanize - excite, jolt, stimulate.
acquiesce - agree, accept.
disavow - deny, disclaim.
2. ..................................... accuse.
3. ..................................... deny, disclaim.
4. .................................... deplore.
5. .................................... deluge, engulf.
6. ..................................... delay.
7. ..................................... inform.
8. ..................................... excite, jolt, stimulate.
9. ..................................... hasten.
10. .................................... be irresolute or indecisive.
11. .................................... harden, desensitize
12. .................................... agree, accept. ANSWERS
1- corroborate; 2- impute; 3 - disavow; 4 - deprecate; 5 - inundate; 6 - procrastinate;
7 - apprise; 8 - galvanize; 9 - expedite; 10 - vacillate; 11 - inure; 12 - acquiesce.