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1. One of the synonyms for the word ambush is lurking. Ambush itself is part of one of the definitions of lurk. Which of the following is NOT a synonym for ambush?
2. One of the more intriguing synonyms for lurk is gumshoe. Gumshoe can be either a noun or a verb. As a noun it has become slang for a detective or private investigator. Of the following four possibilities, which one is the MOST likely explanation as to how this came about?
3. Creep is the next synonym for lurk. It implies stealthy, slow movement meant to elude detection. Three of the following are synonyms for creep, which one is NOT?
4. One form of lurk is lurker. Which of these has NEVER been a definition for lurker?
5. Snoopy is a famous cartoon dog from "Peanuts" and brings us to our next synonym of lurk - snoop. Snooping goes beyond mere watching or waiting to actually looking for information. Of the following which one is NOT an antonym of snoop?
6. A Slinky is a toy from my childhood and it reminds me of the next synonym for lurk - slink. The connotation of slink is more of a negative motivation for the action. Of the following, which is NOT a synonym for slink?
7. Lurking is an interesting form of the word lurk. Which one of the following four definitions is NOT a definition of lurking?
8. The Plymouth Prowler was one mean-looking sports car and it brings us to our next synonym for lurk - prowl. Prowl denotes searching for something of value, food for example. Of the four choices below, which one is NOT a synonym for prowl?
9. Another synonym for lurk is conceal. It connotes hiding or keeping something secret. Which of the following is NOT an antonym for conceal?
10. As a child I almost exclusively wore sneakers, which reminds me of the last synonym for lurk - sneak. Which one of the answers below is NOT a synonym of sneak?
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