Dave's Choice Words: Exercise

Dave's Choice Words #59

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. applesauce
  2. buffet
  3. edema
  4. herpetology
  5. quidnunc

Her alcoholic husband usually began by hurling obscenities at her. Then he would her until her face was black and blue.

Mary considered studying , but decided against it because scaly skin repulsed her.

John believed he had authored a cogent essay. I disagreed; I found his writing to be nothing but .

If you want to know who is getting a divorce or having financial troubles, ask Mrs. Chatterbox. She is our town's .

"Yes, she had dropsy," the physician said. "The explains the weight gain. Water is very heavy."

 

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