Check Your Understanding
Choose the word that matches each definition.
1.To occupy or spread over a place in large numbers, especially by force — this word is .
2.Running away from danger — this word is .
3.Extremely good; of the highest quality — this word is .
4.Happening quickly; moving very fast — this word is .
5.Beaten in a fight, contest, or war — this word is .
6.Got on top of (a horse, bicycle, etc.) — this word is .
7.In a straight, vertical position — this word is .
8.Not moving at all — this word is .
9.At a later time; after an event already mentioned — this word is .
10.Vanishing; ceasing to be seen — this word is .
11.Too many to be counted; very many — this word is .
12.Moving quickly and with great force or anger — this word is .
13.To get away from a dangerous or difficult situation — this word is .
14.A hard fight or effort to do something difficult — this word is .
15.Very great in amount, scale, or intensity — this word is .
16.Stuck firmly in a particular position — this word is .
17.Went down from a higher place, often using the hands and feet — this word is .