Unit 1
What is the group of people that has the right to enforce laws.
authorities
Name the derivative of scavenge
scavengers
Identify the word that has this meaning
A person who provides help,especially by giving money
benefactor
what is a noun form of antagonize? ( also an english concept!!)
antagonist
The scout leader ________first aid to the child who had cut his hand.
administered
Say the noun of devastate and make a sentence with it.
Devastation;answers may vary, as long as it is reasonable
Introduce a clever way to memorize mythical.
answers may vary as long as reasonable
ex. mythical has the same capital letter as magic
Make a sentence using the word admonition
Answers may vary as long as reasonable
To direct or manage activities
supervise
Define disrupt and change it to an adjective
to make itdifficult for something to continue in a normal way;disruptive
Make 2 antonyms with industrious .
May include hardworking, diligent…….
fill the blank
We enjoyed the ______ of a walk on the deserted beach. ( no peeking in the book!!!!)
solitude
In Homer’s story of the Trojan War,a ______ Achilles seeks revenge on the killer of his friend Patroclus.
wrathful
Define acquisition and make a sentence.
Something that is acquired; answer may vary
The boss's unreasonable demands constantly ____the _____ workers.
agitated;menial
Answer this question without looking at the book. Representative Millet showed ( ) enthusiasm for campaigning for the senate seat, even though he had been twice defeated for that office.
Unabated
decide if the word is correctly used or not
Violet attended a (predatory) school before going to college.
not correctly used
meaning: living by killing and eating other animals
List the two derivatives of the word heed,and provide each with an definition.
heedful:pay careful attention
heedless:failing to pay proper attention
The machine was so ___________that it wasn’t worth repairing, but he continued to ___________ that he can___________ it.
dilapidated;maintain;renovate
Say two synonyms of administer
answers will vary Ex.manage,conduct
Answer and put correct word on the line.The scientists…………..that finding a way to cure the flu…………will be a………..。
Estimated;epidemic;trek
name a derivative of astute
astutely
What are the 4 definitions of the word mortal?
(1) a human being,especially as contrasted with a god
(2)of or relating to human beings
(3)causing death;fatal
(4)very severe
Washington gave his cousin considerable ____________in looking after the estate,and his cousin was a __________manager.
latitude;competent
identify the word
Although I asked him repeatedly of the question, he was ( not interested in listening) to my requests.
indifferent