Vocab Definitions
Vocab: Use in Context
Spelling
Word Origins (roots/prefixes)
Synonyms/Antonyms
100

This word best describes having many fingers or toes

What is: Polydactyl

100

Use "evaluate" in a sentence. 

What is: I need to evaluate my options before making a decision. 

100

How do you spell the word meaning "to draw a conclusion based on evidence"?

What is: Inference

100

What does 'poly' mean?

What is: Many

100

Name a synonym for "evaluate"

What is: Assess, Judge, Rate, form an opinion


200

Define Polyglot

What is: a hospital that treats many different kinds of diseases

200

Create a sentence using inference

What is: The inference I made from her tone was that she was upset. 


200

Spell the word that means "to give a brief statement of the main points of (something). 

What is: Summarize 

200

Identify the root: "graph" as in "polygraph."

What is: to write

200

Name an antonym for "defy"

What is: Comply, Obey, Respect, Regard
300

What does "agony" mean?

What is: Extreme physical or mental suffering

What is: Extreme pain

300

Create a sentence using polygraph

The detective used a polygraph to determine if the suspect was telling the truth during the interview

300

The correct spelling for a storytelling piece written in the first person point of view and includes descriptive details. 

What is: Narrative

300

Break down "polysyllabic."

What is: Poly (many) + syllabic (syllables)

300

Provide a synonym for "agony."

What is: Pain, hurt, suffering, misery, trauma, distress, grief, woe

400

Define "polytheism." 

What is: The belief in many different gods.

400

Use "polysyllabic" in a sentence.

What is: The word 'incomprehensible' is a polysyllabic word. 

400

How do you spell the word that means "a statement of a position"? 

What is: Argumentative 

400

What does "theism" refer to in "polytheism"?

What is: Belief in god(s)

400

Name a synonym for "aptitude." 

Talent, gift, genius, knack, skill

500

Define "aptitude."

What is: A natural ability to do something, a skill

500

Use "defy" in a personal context. 

What is: I decided to defy the odds and try something new. 

500

Spell the words that refers to proof.

What is: Evidence

500

What is the origin of the word "aptitude"?

What is: From Latin "aptus," meaning fitted or suited. 

500

Give an antonym for “inference.

What is: Fact

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