Unit 1
The school decided to ___________ the use of cell phones during instructional time to keep students focused.
DISALLOW
A mosquito can ___________ diseases like malaria from one person to another through a single bite.
TRANSMIT
Many ___________ creatures, such as dolphins and whales, use sonar for navigation and communication in the ocean.
AQUATIC
Proper ___________ is critical for athletes, as drinking enough water helps prevent cramping and maintains peak performance.
HYDRATION
The advertisement was a ___________ of the product, showing features that didn't actually exist in the final version.
MISREPRESENTATION
The amazing ___________ of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a classic example of change in the natural world.
METAMORPHOSIS
When the underdog team scored the winning goal in the final seconds, a gasp of ___________ spread through the crowd.
DISBELIEF
For her book report, Chloe created a ___________ presentation that included text, images, sound effects, and a short video clip.
MULTIMEDIA
Because of her ___________ need for perfection, she had to erase and re-write the same header on her paper three different times.
NEUROTIC
The older brother would ___________ his sister by hiding her favorite toys, just to provoke a reaction.
ANTAGONIZE
The level of noise from the construction site next door was ___________, making it impossible to concentrate on the test.
INTOLERABLE
In Greek mythology, the gods were considered ___________, meaning they lived forever and could never truly die.
IMMORTAL
The employees expressed their ___________ with the new policy by staging a peaceful protest during lunch.
DISCONTENT
A common ___________ is that the Great Wall of China is a single continuous structure, when it's actually a series of walls and fortifications.
misconception
Thanks to improvements in diet and healthcare, human ___________ has significantly increased over the past century.
LONGEVITY
The city's ___________ program encourages residents to reduce water use and recycle materials to protect natural resources.
CONSERVATION
The judge was known for being ___________ and could not be swayed by any bribes or political pressure.
INCORRUPTIBLE
The invention of the smartphone caused the compact disk player to become a ___________ piece of technology, almost completely replaced by streaming.
MORIBUND
Because the doctor's handwriting was ___________, the pharmacist had to call the office to confirm the dosage.
ILLEGIBLE
Solving the issue of climate change is a ___________ problem, requiring solutions in technology, politics, and consumer behavior.
MULTIFACETED
The new art museum features an ___________ gallery space, capable of displaying hundreds of large sculptures and paintings.
EXPANSIVE
Gasoline is a highly ___________ substance that should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from any open flame.
COMBUSTIBLE
The impact of the volunteer work on the community was ___________; the goodwill generated could not be quantified.
IMMEASURABLE
The cloud of smoke rising from the chimney was an ___________ shape, constantly changing and without any clear definition.
AMORPHOUS
The airplane's engine began to ___________ during the flight, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing.
MALFUNCTION
The politician continued to ___________ the same point about taxes, repeating the same facts for nearly twenty minutes.
BELABOR
he spy's ___________ allowed him to work for two different governments simultaneously, betraying the trust of both.
DUPLICITY
Although the air conditioning wasn't working perfectly, the heat was still ___________ enough to finish the school day without suffering.
TOLERABLE
After the long run, the rush of cold air was immediately ___________, giving the runner a burst of energy.
INVIGORATING
The old, worn teddy bear was not worth much money, but it was ___________ to her because it was a gift from her late grandmother.
SENTIMENTAL
TIE BREAKER:
LIST THE PARTS OF SPEECH OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS:
ANTAGONIZE
AQUATIC
INVIGORATING
MORTUARY
GLORIFICATION
VERB
ADJECTIVE
ADJECTIVE
NOUN
NOUN