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Matching Practice: Worksheet


Match each term to it's sentence.





- conquest - - treachery - - errand - - throttle - - galloped - - deucedly - - vain - - astride - - hansom - - mutton -




It was no good trying to ____ this hope.

You will put me in a ____ awkward position if you are troublesome.

She ran a quick ____ to the store to pick up some groceries for dinner.

The ancient empire's ____ of neighboring lands expanded its territory and influence.

The horse ____ madly up to the front door, missing the lamp-post by an inch, and then reared up on its hind legs.

She settled herself ____ and leaned forward, whispering things in its ear.

He was as ____ as a peacock

She had a long, bright knife in her hand and had been busily cutting the horse free from the wreck of the ____.

If you attempt ____ I will take such vengeance upon you as never was heard of in all worlds from the beginning.

The chef prepared a delicious roast with tender pieces of ____ seasoned to perfection.