Dave's Choice Words: Exercise

Dave's Choice Words #51

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. beachhead
  2. cerulean
  3. costermonger
  4. lacuna
  5. myrmidon

Although initially opposed to coercing confessions, Officer Jones became a . Following his sergeant's orders, the officer whipped the suspect until he obtained an admission of guilt.

This manuscript has a in the second chapter. Several important pages are missing.

He stared into her azure eyes— orbs of mysterious beauty.

John isn't the CEO yet, but his recent promotion is a to executive opportunities in the corporation.

The last time I was in London, I bought an apple from a in Trafalgar Square.

 

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