Dave's Choice Words: Exercise

Dave's Choice Words #21

Instructions:

  • Find the best fit for the five words below and enter their numbers in the boxes. When finished, click the "SUBMIT MY ANSWERS" button to see how well you did.
  • Need help with a word? Use the Merriam-Webster Dictionary at the bottom of the page. The definition should open in a new window. Close the window to return to Dave's Choice Words.
  • Send comments and corrections to Dave Fisco.
  1. Davy Jones's locker
  2. hegemony
  3. salvo
  4. waterloo
  5. widow's cruse

The enemy was foolish to ignore our military . We possess the finest armed forces, the most advanced equipment, and a of missiles and bombs. Yesterday's naval battle—which resulted in today's surrender—was stunning. In the opening , our ship remained unscathed, but their vessel was not so fortunate. Three of our missiles hit strategic parts of their ship, sending the craft and all onboard to . Yesterday's battle proved to be the enemy's .

 

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