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Don't judge a book by its cover
You should not form an opinion about someone or something based only on what you see on the outside (appearance).
Using the context, what does *draft* mean in this sentence:
"The *draft* of cold air shut the door."
A current of air (air moving in one direction)
Inquire
Ask, investigate, query, look into
Unstoppable.
1. Prefix / Root Word
2. Meaning
1. Un- / Stop
2. Not able to be stopped
Anglers use this type of line weight to make the bait sink deeper in the water.
sinker (or weight)
The new bathroom hall pass system was a bitter pill to swallow
was an unpleasant or difficult fact that had to be accepted
"The newspaper is running a special *feature* on local heroes."
A prominent article or story, usually longer and more detailed than standard news.
Substantial
Considerable, significant, large, solid, meaningful
Unresponsive
1. Prefix / Root Word
2. Meaning
1. Un- / Respond
2. Not responding
This term describes the resistance you feel when a fish pulls on your line
Tug or bite
I have a million things to do
1. Is this a simile or hyperbole?
2. What does it mean?
Hyperbole
They have a lot of things to do (extreme exaggeration)
Due to the storm, we had to *reserve* some supplies for the worst-case scenario.
To set aside or save for later use or a specific purpose.
Collaborate
Work together, cooperate, team up, partner
Semicircle
Semi- / Circle
Half of a circle
A fastball that curves slightly toward the pitcher’s glove side is called this
She cried a river of tears
1. Simile or hyperbole?
2. Meaning?
Hyperbole
She cried an excessive amount (not a real river, but a lot of tears)
Despite the loss, the team showed great *spirit* and unity.
What is a second meaning for the word spirit?
1. Courage, energy, or enthusiasm; the general mood or character of a group.
2. the soul / psyche or a supernatural being (ghost)
Inevitable
"It was almost inevitable that the Titanic was going to sink"
Unavoidable, certain, sure, bound to happen.
Overheat
Over- / Heat
Too much heat
The soccer field is officially known by this term
Pitch
To steal someone's thunder
To take credit for someone else's idea, or to lessen the impact of their announcement by making your own first.
The skilled hiker was able to *exploit* the natural features of the mountain to find a safer path.
To make full use of and benefit from (a resource or situation)
Fluctuate
"The temperature fluctuates according to the season."
Change, vary, shift, waver, rise and fall irregularly.
Intercontinental
1. Inter- / Continent
2. Between or connecting continents
In baseball, this statistic tracks how often a player reaches base safely.
On-based percentage