Someone who is _______ has few resources or little wealth.
impoverished
100
Juan's visit to her grandmother was unusual.
In the word unusual, what does the prefix 'un' mean?
The prefix 'un' means "not" as in "not usual.
100
Before becoming a professional potter, Juan did several things. List them. Don't forget to cite evidence.
According to page 214, before becoming a professional potter, Juan was a farm laborer, railroad hand, sharecropper, and even a boxer
100
The three students decided to collaborate on the project, since they all had different talents to share.
What does "collaborate" mean?
work together
100
The snow was a marvel to look at as it glistened in the bright sun.
What does "marvel" mean?
an awesome sight
200
When you are in __________ , you are alone.
Cognate: soledad
solitude
200
There are two parts to this question. In the word uncovered, what is the prefix? What is the suffix
In the word uncovered, the prefix is 'un' and the suffix is "ed."
200
My objective was to get to work on time each day, so I would not get fired.
What does "objective" mean?
goal
200
This school has a lot of diversity. We have students from many races, religions and cultural backgrounds.
What does "diversity" mean?
different kinds of things or people together
200
Joe felt anguish when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years.
What does "anguish" mean?
extreme pain, sadness and suffering.
300
If you ___________ something, you discovered it, dug it up, or got it out of the ground.
unearthed
300
Which of the following words has a suffix?
tide
uncover
discovered
disagree
discovered has -ed as a suffix.
300
Our hockey team was far superior than any other team in the league. We had not lost a game yet!
What does "superior" mean?
the best
300
Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans.
What does "boisterous" mean?
loud, noisy, energetic
300
Joe pledged his allegiance to his new team, even though, he missed many members of his old team.
What does "allegiance" mean?
loyalty or devotion
400
A ____________ place is not protected from the wind.
windswept
400
What does the prefix -anti mean?
The prefix -anti means against.
400
The gymnast was so agile. I was amazed at the graceful way she moved during the floor routine.
What does "agile" mean?
flexible, able to bend and move in many ways
400
The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat.
What does "capacity" mean?
The largest amount possible
400
We had to make a chronological time line during Social Studies when we studied the events leading up to the Revolutionary War.
What does "chronological" mean?
going in order of time
500
A _______ is a farmer who rents part of another farmer’s land by paying the farmland owner with money or a portion of the crop.
sharecropper
500
The battery is rechargeable.
What does the suffix -able in the word rechargeable mean?
The suffix -able in the word rechargeable means "can be" as in can be charged again.
500
Keep your speech concise to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports.
What does "concise" mean?
short
500
Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn everything she tried to cook.
What does "inept" mean?
have little or no skill
500
To satisfy the nervous new parents, the doctor performed a painstaking exam of the baby, to ensure it was healthy.
What does "painstaking" mean?