Question

Matching.

Read the dictionary entries; then fill in the blanks with the correct word for each sentence.
chintz
1. a printed calico-type cloth from India
2. usually glazed, printed cotton fabric

gaunt
1. excessively thin

newel
1. an upright post about which the steps of a circular stairway wind
2. a post at the foot of a straight stairway or one at a landing

prim
1. stiffly formal and proper
2. neat or trim

tempest
1. a violent storm
2. tumult or uproar

She held on to the
at the bottom of the winding staircase.
All of the costumes were neat and very
.
His
appearance made me think he was severely undernourished.
The
came upon us suddenly and frightened the children.
Irma bought her colorful sari made of
in New Delhi.

Answer 1

She held on to the newel at the bottom of the winding staircase.

All of the costumes were neat and very prim.

His gaunt appearance made me think he was severely undernourished.

The tempest came upon us suddenly and frightened the children.

Irma bought her colorful sari made of chintz in New Delhi.