Having Good Language Skills

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Write the missing letters on the lines to finish each word.

1.
a b d o m
The region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
2.
d o u t l e
3.
e r n s t
4.
a s o r
To take in, also metaphorically
5.
d a a i c
Used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic
6.
e a e d o p
7.
a b n a t
Present in great quantity
8.
d e d
Fearful expectation or anticipation
9.
e l i n t e
To kill in large numbers
10.
c m p l e
A compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
11.
d u l c a t
12.
e m l y e
A person or firm that ___ workers
13.
c o m p i m e
A remark expressing praise and admiration
14.
b a l t
A choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
15.
c o n e l
16.
b r r e r
A structure or object that impedes free movement
17.
c o d u c
Manner of acting or controlling yourself
18.
b e f i t
Financial assistance in time of need
19.
a q u i r
20.
b e t y