In this exercise you are to decide which one of the four answers has most nearly the same meaning as the word above them. Choose the correct answer.
1. pretty blossoms pictures clothes ribbons flowers 2. an empty pail bucket pitcher basket jar 3. to injure one's teeth brush clean examine harm 4. an ancient story humorous terrible old lively 5. to increase the amount divide up use up take away add to 6. to aid the nurse ask listen to help rescue 7. are very grateful delighted helpful thankful thoughtful 8. a knowledge of agriculture sewing finance farming handicraft 9. to omit a number leave out choose put down add 10. to persuade her assist force understand convince