Definitions
Which word means not good enough, not correct?
Invalid
If a homework assignment was described as invalid by a teacher, that must mean that invalid is what part of speech?
Adjective
Dennis wanted more time to _________ the results from the spelling bee competition.
(Integrity, Validate, or Evaluate)
Evaluate
True or False - a synonym for the word affirmative is confirming.
True
Which root word means strong?
Fort
Which word means not in good health; not well?
Infirm
Complete this sentence using enough context:
The elephants in the zoo were infirm as a result of...
Answers will vary.
The opposite of the word validate is _____.
reject
Which root word means "to strengthen?"
Firm
True or False - the word integrity means moral soundness.
True!
True or False - effortless is a verb.
False - it is an adjective (a describing word).
(Integrity, Infirm, Invaluable, Invalid)
Integrity, invaluable
Name two synonyms for the word fortify.
strengthen, reinforce, toughen, protect, etc.
What is the meaning of the root words val & valid?
"to be strong, to be worth"
Explain the meaning of the word validate.
To declare good, to accept as good
Share a sentence using the word evaluate, while being mindful of its correct part of speech.
Answers will vary.
The spokesman would not _____ rumors about his client going to jail, but he did _____ that police were investigating.
Validate, confirm
Name an antonym for the word disintegrate, and a synonym for the word effortless.
Disintegrate - mend, repair, bring together
Effortless - easy, simple, not requiring much effort
Identify the root word in integrate, and tell us its meaning!
TEG - "whole, unbroken"
Describe the difference between the word integrate and disintegrate?
Integrate = to bring together, to work something into
Disintegrate = to fall apart
They are opposites.
Determine if this word is used correctly in the following sentence (answer YES or NO):
Ms. Bussard is regarded by the Donegal School District community as an invaluable educator, and is praised by many for her efforts.
YES!
Complete the following two sentences with enough context:
If Matt feels his baseball card collection is invaluable, he might...
The government wants airplane makers to fortify their planes against hijackers by...
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Cinderella's step mother and step sisters disproved of her and everything she did.
Disproved is the antonym for which of our vocab words?
Confirm
Identify the root words in the following terms and tell us both of their meanings (must get both correct for points!)
Evaluate
Invaluable
Val - to be strong, to be worth
Firm - to strengthen