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Matching Practice: Worksheet


Match each term to it's definition.





- conspire - - formidable - - clamor - - ermine - - dingy - - listless - - darning - - embezzlement - - sinecure - - tenement -




(intransitive) To secretly plot or make plans together, often with the intention to bring bad or illegal results.

Gloomy and drab; dirty

Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.

Lacking energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness.

The white fur of this animal, traditionally seen as a symbol of purity and used for judges' robes.

A building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one.

A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.

Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.

The skill or activity of mending a hole in knitted material by interweaving yarn.