Word of the day

skulk

1. keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive

“don't skulk outside the door like a spy!”

2. shirk one's duties or responsibilities

“we were accused of skulking”

verb

/skəlk/

Test your comprehension with these four exercises!

skulk

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"As the thief planned his next move, he decided to skulk around the dark alley and _____."

Select three words related to skulk

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  • march
  • stride
  • prowl
  • crouch
  • announce
  • sneak

Choose the phrase that uses skulk correctly

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Find a word related to skulk

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