Paityn: vocab
"In the sentence 'The arid desert landscape stretched for miles, devoid of any moisture,' what does 'arid' mean based on the surrounding clues?"
dry
"Sun is to day as moon is to ___?"
night
What term describes the act of repairing something that is broken or damaged?
repair
"Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat all belong to this category. Explain how they are related."
social media
"In modern slang, the word 'lit' is often used to describe something exciting or cool. Provide a synonym for 'lit.'"
awesome, amazing
"The word 'disapprove' contains a prefix that changes the meaning of the word 'approve.' What does the word 'disapprove' mean?"
not agree, reject
what does get the ball rolling mean?
start a task or project
"What word has the /r/ sound right after the vowel and means to cook on a grill?"
barbecue
"Math, history, and biology all belong to this category. Explain how they are related."
school subjects
"Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music belong to this category. Explain how they are related."
music streaming platforms
"The word 'transport' contains the Latin root 'port,' which means 'to carry.' What does 'transport' mean?"
carry or move
what does spill the beans mean?
reveal a secret
"What word has the vocalic /r/ sound following the vowel and means to make a loud noise, often in a party?"
cheer
"Necklace, bracelet, and earrings belong to this category. Explain how they are related."
jewelry, accessories
"Batman, Wonder Woman, and Spider-Man all belong to this category. Explain how they are related."
superheroes
"In the sentence 'The teacher was elated when her students passed the exam,' what is a synonym for the word 'elated'?"
happy or thrilled
cat is to feline as dog is to
canine
"What word has the /r/ sound right after the vowel and describes something you might read for enjoyment?"
story
"Comedy, horror, and drama all belong to this category. Explain how they are related."
movie genres
"In the sentence 'She felt exuberant after winning the game,' provide a synonym for 'exuberant.'"
joyful, elated
"In the sentence 'Despite feeling lethargic, Mark managed to go for a jog,' what is an antonym for 'lethargic'?"
energetic
what does it mean to be in hot water?
to be in a difficult situation
"What word includes the vocalic /r/ sound following the vowel and describes a round fruit that is often red or green?"
pear
"Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ belong to this category. Explain how they are related."
streaming services
"McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s all belong to this category. Explain how they are related."
fast food restaurants