Vocabulary Level B, Unit 3

Her collection of ----- is worth a great deal.

(adj) on a very small scale

A ----- railroad was on display at the toy store.

(n) a person who rules over a kingdom or empire

Queen Victoria was England's ----- from 1837 to 1901.

(n) something that gets in the way

Shyness does not need to be an/a ----- to success.

(v) to put off until later

The coach decided to ----- the practice because it was raining.

(v) to stray off or trail behind; to spread out in a scattered fashion

Students who ----- from the group may get lost.

(adj) likely to betray; seemingly safe but actually dangerous

That hill can be a ----- climb in the winter because it gets very icy.

(adj) bright and sharp, giving a clear picture, full of life

She gave such a ----- description of her trip that I could see it in my mind.

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(adj) direct and outspoken in a good-natured way

He seemed a hearty, ----- fellow.

(n) a steep, high cliff or bank; an attempt to fool someone

A scout stood on a/an ----- overlooking the valley.

(v) to deceive or trick; to try to fool others by putting on a confident front

The thieves tried to ----- their way past the security guard.

(adj) avoiding unnecessary risks or mistakes

A/An ----- traveler prepares for emergencies.

(v) (used with of) to be made up of

Many salad dressings ----- of oil, vinegar, and spices.

(v) to look down on intensely or feel contempt for, dislike strongly

I ----- bullies.

(n) a safe place

The captain looked for a/an ----- from the storm.