VERBS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

You are given the meaning of a word when used as a verb. Used as a noun it is an item found around the house. (e.g., To give in abundance. Answer: Shower.)

Freshman level

1. To preside over a meeting.

2. To make something start to burn.

3. To go below the surface of water.

4. To delay discussion of a subject at a meeting.

5. To raise a glass and drink in honor of a person.

Graduate level

6. To reflect similar features of someone or something.

7. To prevent something from happening or progressing normally.

8. To express a totally negative opinion of.

9. To hold something carefully and gently in your hands or arms.

10. To protect something by reducing the force of the impact.

Answers: 1. Chair. 2. Light. 3. Sink. 4. Table. 5. Toast. 6. Mirror. 7. Hamper. 8. Pan. 9. Cradle. 10. Cushion.

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