Lesson 16
ancestors
In 1860, Ching's ______ came from China to the United States.
shout "No way!"
What a vocal person would be most likely to do : _____ (nothing / bow silently / shout "No way!" / whisper "Yes")
biography
This is the story of a person's life, written by some else.
an exam
Something that would be used to certify a dentist: ( a race / an experiment / an exam)
expulsion
After his ________ from the company, he tried hard to start his own business.
washing the dishes
A domestic task: _________ (doing homework / setting up a tent / washing the dishes / eating out)
resonant
He has a strong, deep sound. His _____ voice is a good quality valued in radio announcers.
autobiography
This is the story of a person's life, written by that person.
hypothesis
The scientist tested her _____ with a number of experiments.
compresses
The software _____ large computer files so that they take up less storage space.
compatible
I was happy that the new software was _______ with my computer.
rhythmically
The waves danced _____ to shore. They have movement and sound that recur in a regular sequence.
hiss, clang
Examples of onomatopoeia: ____ (yesterday, today / hiss, clang / fiction, poetry)
contend
Grade 4 to 6 students are going to _____ for the championship of tug of war.
safety
A goal of laws that restrict doctors without license: ( employment / certification / safety / happiness)
hereditary
In English society, Lord and Lady are _____ titles.
whistle
Something that makes a shrill sound: _____(tuba/ piano / harp / whistle)
A year before...
A likely opening for a flashback :_____ (Today / Tomorrow / A year before)
inquire
Lily is going to ______ about the price of the necklace.
regulations
Current ____ do not allow children to vote.
matrimonial
It is a ____ custom for the bride to walk down the aisle.
classical
Types of music that most often includes symphonies: ___(blues / salsa / metal / classical)
metaphor, simile
The moon was a ribbon of darkness. (metaphor / simile)
My love is liked a red, red rose. (metaphor / simile)
inevitably
My dog _____ barks when I open the front door. It happens every day.
cut from a team
An event that might make someone feel excluded: ( honored in a song / admitted to college / cut from a team)