1. Demonstrate verb [dem-uhn-streyt]
to describe, explain, illustrate or prove something through reasoning or evidence
2. Decline verb [dih-klahyn]
to refuse or not accept in a courteous manner
3. Brand noun [brand]
label; identity of a particular product
4. Generate verb [jen-uh-reyt]
to produce or to create
5. Bid verb [bid]
to offer a certain price for something
6. Spoil verb [spoil]
to damage or harm something’s value, nature or usefulness
7. Oppose verb [uh-pohz]
to resist or to go against
8. Burst verb [burst]
to forcibly break open or come out
9. Stimulate verb [stim-yuh-leyt]
to stir or incite an action; to encourage progress or action
10. Arise verb [uh-rahyz]
to get up from a low position (kneeling, sitting or lying position) ; to move upward
Give the word being asked for each number.
◼ Demonstrate
◼ Decline
◼ Brand
◼ Generate
◼ Bid
◼ Spoil
◼ Oppose
◼ Burst
◼ Stimulate
◼ Arise
_______________ 1. to offer a certain price for something
_______________ 2. to resist or to go against
_______________ 3. to produce or to create
_______________ 4. to refuse or not accept in a courteous manner
_______________ 5. to damage or harm something’s value, nature or usefulness
_______________ 6. label; identity of a particular product
_______________ 7. to describe, explain, illustrate or prove something through reasoning or evidence
_______________ 8. to forcibly break open or come out; to express a sudden emotion
_______________ 9. to get up from a low position (kneeling, sitting or lying position) ; to move upward
_______________ 10. to stir or incite an action; to encourage progress or action
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences below.
1) We need to make sure the weather won't _______________ our most awaited night this weekend. Let's check the weather forecast so we can plan for our camping trip more thoroughly so we can make sure we can get the most out of it.
a. Demonstrate
b. Spoil
c. Generate
d. Oppose
2) One of the paintings of the most renowned artist that was just recently discovered by his great-grandson is currently up for auction. The ______________ started at a whopping $800,000, and who knows how much it'll be sold for.
a. Bid
b. Burst
c. Brand
d. Stimulate
3) Nelson Mandela was one of the most successful figures who had the courage to __________ apartheid. His heroism even landed him behind bars, but it didn't stop him from freeing the blacks from being isolated and discriminated in the society.
a. Generate
b. Stimulate
c. Oppose
d. Bid
4) William waited almost all his life for the job opportunity that would surely change his life, but when it finally came, he didn't accept it. The offer was indeed very attractive but he had no choice but to ____________the offer because he couldn't afford living far away from home.
a. Decline
b. Spoil
c. Oppose
d. Burst
5) At a very young age, Sheila was already forced to work for long hours almost everyday of the week to ______________ a huge income for her family. However, ever since she ventured out, her business earned her the money instead of her working for it.
a. Generate
b. Brand
c. Oppose
d. Stimulate
6) The world-renowned veteran actress suddenly _______________ into tears upon seeing the famished children of Africa. With the sudden rush of emotions, she released a public statement saying that she would do all in her power to help them out of hunger.
a. Spoil
b. Declined
c. Burst
d. Bid
7) Amore was known to be the most famous ____________ of perfume in the old days. However, with all the new names that have been coming out in the perfumery industry, it has gradually lost its popularity.
a. Brand
b. Bid
c. Burst
d. Stimulant
8) As a pre-school teacher, you should be creative enough to come up with different activities that will _____________ the students' imaginative minds. It's of high importance to keep their interest during the class.
a. Stimulate
b. Oppose
c. Demonstrate
d. Burst
9) Some activists visited our school to ____________the enormous effects of the simple trash we carelessly throw in our environment. The audience was taken aback by their video presentation that showed different natural calamities that have happened in the world in the past century.
a. Stimulate
b. Demonstrate
c. Generate
d. Decline
10) An indescribable chaos_____________ from political conflicts in Syria. The resignation of the opposition leader, Moaz al-Khatibcaused, created such chaos in the country, which finally led to chemical weapon attack.
a. Arose
b. Declined
c. Stimulated
d. Demonstrated