WORD POWER--READERS DIGEST JUNE 2018
WORD
POWER
Think clearly and focus intently
as you unravel the meanings of these unusual adverbs from the English language.
As with every quiz, the goal is not to do great but to do well. Enjoy!
BY ROB LUTES
1.
hence—A: from this time.
B: in the past.
C: in a circle.
2.
singly—A: musically.
B: with extreme heat.
C: separately.
3.
betimes—A: at regular intervals.
B: always.
C: early.
4.
widdershins—
A: counterclockwise.
B: with great pain.
C: swiftly.
5.
thus—A: in this way.
B: only if.
C: officially.
6.
athwart—A: out of view.
B: from side to side of.
C: menacingly.
7.
notwithstanding—A: meekly.
B: in spite of this.
C: with the body reclined.
8.
aloft—A: on a wide platform.
B: up in the air.
C: lightly.
9.
cap-a-pie—A: from head to foot.
B: rhythmically.
C: covertly.
10.
alfresco—A: taking place outside.
B: in water.
C: on a rooftop.
11.
slantwise—A: suggestively.
B: with insight.
C: at an angle.
12.
erstwhile—A: formerly.
B: currently.
C: rarely.
13.
deedily—A: in a friendly way.
B: industriously.
C: with great anticipation.
14.
nigh—A: near in time or place.
B: quietly.
C: close to the ground.
15.
forsooth—A: in truth.
B: in confusion.
C: in anger.
if you score 11 and above good.
Answers
1.
hence—[A] from this time; as,
The new documentary is set to be
released five months hence.
2.
singly—[C] separately; as, Tourists
wandered the heritage site singly and in groups.
3.
betimes—[C] early; as, Paolo was
up betimes and enjoyed a leisurely walk to work.
4.
widdershins—[A] counterclock-wise; as, The amusement-park ride turned
clockwise, then widdershins with equal speed.
5.
thus—[A] in this way; as, Raisa
deftly outscored her younger
oppon-ent, thus securing the gold medal.
6.
athwart—[B] from side to side of;
as, Fallen trees lay athwart the nar-row road,
making passage impossible.
7.
notwithstanding—[B] in spite
of this; as, Though some members opposed it, the council
followed the plan notwithstanding.
8.
aloft—[B] up in the air; as, Follow-ing the team’s victory, the
coach was held aloft by his players.
10.
alfresco—[A] taking place outside;
as, Eloise and Harry dined alfresco and watched the Tuscan sunset.
11.
slantwise—[C] at an angle; as,
Helga opened the blinds and the
evening light spilled slantwise into her study.
12.
erstwhile—[A] formerly; as,
There were erstwhile seven towns dotting the now-abandoned island.
13.
deedily—[B] industriously; as,
Imani worked deedily through the week
to complete the report.
14.
nigh—[A] near in time or place;
as, Peaches felt the air cool as
even-ing drew nigh.
15.
forsooth—[A] in truth; as,
Dawkins was barely fit, forsooth, to lead anyone into war.
VOCABULARY
RATINGS
7–10: fair
11–12: good
13–15: excellent
1.
hence—[A] from this time; as,
The new documentary is set to be
released five months hence.
2.
singly—[C] separately; as, Tourists
wandered the heritage site singly and in groups.
3.
betimes—[C] early; as, Paolo was
up betimes and enjoyed a leisurely walk to work.
4.
widdershins—[A] counterclock-wise; as, The amusement-park ride turned
clockwise, then widdershins with equal speed.
5.
thus—[A] in this way; as, Raisa
deftly outscored her younger
oppon-ent, thus securing the gold medal.
6.
athwart—[B] from side to side of;
as, Fallen trees lay athwart the nar-row road,
making passage impossible.
7.
notwithstanding—[B] in spite
of this; as, Though some members opposed it, the council
followed the plan notwithstanding.
8.
aloft—[B] up in the air; as, Follow-ing the team’s victory, the
coach was held aloft by his players.
9.
cap-a-pie—[A] from head to foot;
as, When he arrived home from the
hunt, Edgar was dressed cap-a-pie in camouflage.
10.
alfresco—[A] taking place outside;
as, Eloise and Harry dined alfresco and watched the Tuscan sunset.
11.
slantwise—[C] at an angle; as,
Helga opened the blinds and the
evening light spilled slantwise into her study.
12.
erstwhile—[A] formerly; as,
There were erstwhile seven towns dotting the now-abandoned island.
13.
deedily—[B] industriously; as,
Imani worked deedily through the week
to complete the report.
14.
nigh—[A] near in time or place;
as, Peaches felt the air cool as
even-ing drew nigh.
15.
forsooth—[A] in truth; as,
Dawkins was barely fit, forsooth, to lead anyone into war.
VOCABULARY
RATINGS
7–10: fair
11–12: good
13–15: excellent
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