4 Written Questions

1. Sometimes; now and then; once in a while
   (ant. customarily)
2. Admission of a fault with a plea for pardon; expression of regret for an offense or discourtesy; excuse
3. Wrinkle the forehead in anger or annoyance; look with disapproval
   (ant. smile)
4. Hard or severe in nature; harsh; strict; unyielding

3 Multiple Choice Questions

1. Very unhappily; wretchedly
   1. Miserably
   2. Embarrass
   3. Lamely
   4. Stern
2. Cut in a straight line; split open by a straight length wise cut
   1. Frown
   2. Slit
   3. Stern
   4. Relent
3. Struggle against; oppose vigorously; battle
   (ant. defend)
   1. Lamely
   2. Slit
   3. Combat
   4. Relent

3 True/False Questions

1. Lamely → Become less severe; soften; let up

   True        False

2. Embarrass → Make ill at ease; cause to feel self-conscious; fluster
   (ant. relieve)

   True        False

3. Relent → Cut in a straight line; split open by a straight length wise cut

   True        False