Dave's Choice Words: Exercise

Dave's Choice Words #57

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. pari passu
  2. piquant
  3. pique
  4. portmanteau
  5. prolix

"You need to learn the art of brevity," the writing teacher told her student. "Your work is entirely too ."

My boss told me I'm needed in St. Louis, so I'll go home, pack my and head for the airport.

In his successful law career, Tom's ego and income rose .

Maria makes a chili that's guaranteed to entertain your palate.

When she wasn't invited to her best friend's party, Susan experienced a .

 

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