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Creative Writing Vocab

Subjects : writing-skills, bvat
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Ragged - torn






2. Sluggish inactivity or inertia






3. Full of complaints






4. Worn-out






5. Arrogantly assuming knowledge of what is or what is to come






6. Willing to receive suggestions






7. A translation or interpretation






8. To feel or express worry - annoyance






9. To make unsophisticated or unfashionable






10. A gentle reprimand






11. To look at flirtatiously






12. Of the greatest degree or quality






13. Unexpected gain






14. A foundation or basis






15. An attempt of a peaceful settlement through a third party






16. To breathe abnormally fast and deep






17. Strengthening or hardening






18. To revive from death or unconsciousness






19. To examine in detail






20. Someone who doesnt want to spend money






21. An accidental advantage






22. A narrow gorge with a stream flowing through it






23. Extraordinarily






24. To laugh nervously






25. Coming after the expected time






26. Having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range or natural vision






27. To blend together






28. Basic - undeveloped






29. Betraying the use of intellect rather than intuition






30. An opening move in which a player in a game seeks to obtain some advantage






31. Shabby - wretched






32. Tastelessly showy






33. Enduring steadfast






34. To cause to become irritated or upset






35. To take in and make personal ones attitudes or beliefs






36. Bitterly amusing






37. Greedy






38. Unhappy or miserable






39. To soothe or quiet






40. A tendency






41. Hesitatingly






42. Possessions evicted






43. Waste matter - something of no value






44. To sit or lie in a relaxed position






45. Incapable of being explained






46. Shining bright






47. Bulging






48. Solitude or seclude






49. To irritate - annoy - or provoke






50. Original beginning