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Matching Practice: Worksheet


Match each term to it's definition.





- noser - - splayed - - betterment - - smote - - hither - - thither - - hooting - - halloowing - - giddy -




Someone who is prying, inquisitive.

Mad, insane; hence, furious or wild; also, having a confused, whirling sensation; affected with vertigo; dizzy; unstable.

to or toward that place or point

On or toward this side; on the side or in the direction of the person speaking; nearer.

Same as hollo. A call to attract attention; also, an exclamation of surprise, etc; to urge or incite by shouting.

Preterit of smite. Afflict, chasten, or punish in a grievous manner; affect mentally with a sudden pang; hence, to affect suddenly and strongly with a specified feeling or sentiment.

Spread out; wide and flat; turned outward; fig. clumsy or awkward; oblique or awry.

To cry out or shout, esp. in disapproval or derision; an exclamation of dissatisfaction, impatience, etc.

A making or becoming better