Spell the word that means "the beginning of something"
What is "inception"
100
"Conceit, especially about one's appearance"
What is "vanity"
100
On July 4, 1776, what document was signed?
What is "Declaration of Independence"
100
How many syllables does "inconclusive" have?
*write them down correctly
What is 4.
in/con/clu/sive
100
Their __________ hostility gave us little hope for a reconciliation.
What is "overt"
200
Spell the word that means "to disprove; to nullify"
What is "negate"
200
What word means "an opening, especially one that admits light"?
What is "aperture"
200
What is Thomas Jefferson known for? (other than being a president)
What is "he is the author of the Declaration of Independence"
200
How many syllables does "astronomical" have?
*Write it correctly
What is 5
a/stro/no/mi/cal
200
From the point of view of __________, any behavior is acceptable since no rules of ethics exist.
What is "nihilism"
300
Spell the word that means "to destroy completely"
What is "annihilate"
300
What word means "one who deserts a group, cause, faith, etc.; an outlaw"?
What is "renegade"
300
What are the "unalienable Rights" to which Thomas Jefferson referred to?
What is "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
300
How many syllables does "inception" have?
*write it correctly
What is 3
in/cep/tion
300
Educators often criticize television cartoons for kids as ____________ entertainment.
What is "vacuous"
400
Spell the word that means "having a great deal of money; wealthy"
What is "affluent"
400
What word means "treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just"?
What is "impartial"
400
Name some of the delegates of the Second Continental Congress?
What is "George Washington, Patrick Henry, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Henry Lee, John Hancock"
400
How many syllables does "nihilism" have?
*Write it correctly
What is 4
ni/hi/lis/m
400
We love you and we thank you for being the generous one that you are, so _________________.
What is "magnanimous"
500
Spell the word that means "wary and unwilling to take risks"
What is "circumspect"
500
What word means "in its early stages; beginning"?
What is "incipient"
500
What document did Thomas Paine write?
What is "Common Sense"
It called for complete independence from Britain.
500
How many syllables does "vaunt" have?
What is 1
500
Following the American Civil War, Southern farmers were often threatened by "bushwhackers," _______________ soldiers who had deserted the army to becoming roving bandits.