Question

following are definitions of the ten words. clearly write or print each word next to its definition. the sentences above and on the previous page will help you decide on the meaning of each word.

1. ______________ to waste; spend or use foolishly
2. ______________ to cut short or reduce
3. ______________ something that moves one to take action or work harder; a motivation
4. ______________ to turn aside, or stray, especially from the main topic in speaking or writing
5. ______________ great hardship or difficulty; harshness; severity
6. ______________ to upset deeply; overwhelm
7. ______________ to give in; stop resisting
8. ______________ necessary
9. ______________ to unite into a single whole; combine
10. ______________ starting and stopping from time to time; off - and - on

caution: do not go any further until you are sure the above answers are correct. then you can use the definitions to help you in

Explanation:

1. "Squander" means to waste, spend or use foolishly.
2. "Abbreviate" can mean to cut short or reduce.
3. "Incentive" is something that moves one to take action or work harder.
4. "Digress" is to turn aside or stray, especially from the main - topic in speaking or writing.
5. "Hardship" implies great hardship or difficulty, harshness, severity.
6. "Overwhelm" means to upset deeply.
7. "Yield" means to give in, stop resisting.
8. "Necessary" can be replaced by "Essential".
9. "Unify" means to unite into a single whole, combine.
10. "Intermittent" means starting and stopping from time to time, off - and - on.

Answer:

1. Squander
2. Abbreviate
3. Incentive
4. Digress
5. Hardship
6. Overwhelm
7. Yield
8. Essential
9. Unify
10. Intermittent