Stem-tastic!
For each sentence, define the stem that is in italics.
Her contribution was invaluable.
Trib = pay
For each sentence, define the word that is in italics.
My grandmother’s matriarchal leadership was extraordinary.
matriarchal = female head of the family
Please choose the vocabulary word that best replaces what is in italics.
It was the 100th anniversary of the college.
centennial
For each sentence, choose the classic word that best completes the sentence.
The irrevocable disaster meant ( punctilious , impending ) doom for the city.
impending (ADJ) = about to happen
incorrect: punctilious (ADJ) = showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
Create a sentence using the following word. Your sentence must include context clues and use the word correctly in a sentence regarding part of speech. You may add -ing or -ed to change the tense.
somber
The somber day was even more sad when it started raining.
(ADJ) somber = gloomy
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
For each sentence, define the stem that is in italics.
We heard a clamorous noise from the roof.
Clam = cry out
For each sentence, define the word that is in italics.
Professor Diggins was an eccentric old man when he danced during the class.
eccentric = unconventional
Please choose the vocabulary word that best replaces what is in italics.
In fact, my opinions on food are quite opposite to yours. You think pizza is better while I think grilled cheese is better.
contrary
For each sentence, choose the classic word that best completes the sentence.
The captain was seeking ( ignominy , retribution ) for the lives lost that day.
retribution (N) = Punishment for vengeance due to a wrong act
incorrect: ignominy (N) = public shame or disgrace
Create a sentence using the following word. Your sentence must include context clues and use the word correctly in a sentence regarding part of speech. You may add -ing or -ed to change the tense.
ensnared
Do not become ensnared with evildoers.
(V) ensnared = entangled
For each sentence, define the stem that is in italics.
There were concurrent operations in force.
curr = run
For each sentence, define the word that is in italics.
Would you mind participating in an intramural contest? Playing the other teams in our gym might better prepare us for our tournament!
intramural = within an institution
Please choose the vocabulary word that best replaces what is in italics.
The church council was problematically self-righteous.
sanctimonious
For each sentence, choose the classic word that best completes the sentence.
The profuse ( verdure , aggregate ) of the countryside soothed me.
verdure (N) = lush green vegetation
incorrect: aggregate (N, ADJ, V) = a whole formed by several elements; total; to form into a class/cluster
Create a sentence using the following word. Your sentence must include context clues and use the word correctly in a sentence regarding part of speech. You may add -ing or -ed to change the tense.
germane
(ADJ) relevant
That is not germane to the class topic! We are in Literature, not Math!
For each sentence, define the stem that is in italics.
Many immigrants streamed into the city.
mig = wander
For each sentence, define the word that is in italics.
We experienced surfeit emotions upon hearing the news
surfeit = an excessive amount
Please choose the vocabulary word that best replaces what is in italics.
The men received an inpouring of encouragement as they went out to serve our country.
infusion
For each sentence, choose the classic word that best completes the sentence.
Caesar’s ( equivocal , peremptory ) remarks made his wishes clear to all.
peremptory (ADJ): insisting on immediate attention or obedience
incorrect: equivocal (ADJ): open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
Create a sentence using the following word. Your sentence must include context clues and use the word correctly in a sentence regarding part of speech. You may add -ing or -ed to change the tense.
torpid
(ADJ) mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
The torpid dog had the family concerned about his health because all he did was lay around all day!
For each sentence, define the stem that is in italics.
The prisoners were segregated from the soldiers.
Se = apart
For each sentence, define the word that is in italics.
The martyr bowed his head in abject acquiescence. He was not prepared nor willing to serve the new king that would persecute him for his religious beliefs.
abject = miserable
Please choose the vocabulary word that best replaces what is in italics.
The young apprentice showed eagerness for the job.
For each sentence, choose the classic word that best completes the sentence.
We will not ( capitulate , enumerate ) to your demands.
capitulate (V): surrender
incorrect: enumerate (V): mention/list a number of things one by one
Create a sentence using the following word. Your sentence must include context clues and use the word correctly in a sentence regarding part of speech. You may add -ing or -ed to change the tense.
Gratuitous
(ADJ) uncalled for; unearned; free; given without return; received without cost
The movie’s ending felt unnecessarily long because it was filled with gratuitous scenes that added little to the story.