Vocabulary
in Context
A VOCABULARY PRACTICE
For each sentence, choose the vocabulary word that is
similar in meaning to the boldfaced word or phrase.
1. In the ring, both fighters threw blows that were extremely
good at causing pain.
2. Felix was in continual motion on his feet.
3. Antonio's fans cheered with uncontrolled emotion.
4. The noise in the gym was so loud that Felix couldn't
hear himself think.
5. The trainer sat deep in thought.
6. Antonio began to wave his arms crazily about. I
7. Felix came at Antonio with a concentrated attack of punches.
8. Antonio responded with a wild, never-ending stream of blows.
9. At times, both fighters almost lost their ability to think clearly.
D. Felix was able to get rid of any doubts about his friend.