Actions and Behaviors
This word means “to lift or raise something with effort.” Spell it correctly.
hoist
This word describes someone who’s careful to act honestly and ethically. Name an opposite trait.
scrupulous (Opposite: unscrupulous, dishonest)
This word describes a lack of energy or enthusiasm. Name an activity that could help overcome it.
Lethargy (Example: Exercise can help overcome lethargy).
This word means “lacking excitement.” What’s a synonym, and use both words in a sentence about food.
Bland (Synonym: tasteless. Example: The soup was so bland and tasteless that I couldn’t finish it.)
What does anecdote mean?
An “anecdote” is a short, amusing story.
This verb means to waste resources on unimportant things. Use it in a sentence about time management.
fritter
This word means showing no pity or mercy. Name a character in literature or film who exhibits this trait.
ruthless(Example answer could be: Voldemort, Darth Vader)
This word means to feel hopeless or in despair. Use it in a sentence about failing a test.
Despondent (Example: After failing the test, she felt despondent about her progress.)
Describe something “gruesome” you might see in a movie, and explain how it could affect viewers.
Gruesome (Example: A horror movie scene of a car accident could frighten or disgust viewers.
This word means a “remedy that relieves or prevents.” Spell it and use it in a sentence about an emergency.
Antidote (Example: The doctor quickly administered an antidote for the snake bite).
Identify this word, which means to scold or criticize someone severely. Then, name one synonym for it.
berate (Synonyms: scold, rebuke, reprimand)
This word means “skillful, especially with one’s hands.” Use it in a sentence that describes an occupation.
Dexterous (Example: A surgeon must be very dexterous.)
This word means “silly” or “lacking meaning.” Explain how this word applies to a boring conversation.
Inane (Example: The conversation was so inane that no one learned anything new).
This word means “present everywhere.”
Ubiquitous (Example: Cell phones are ubiquitous in school.)
Explain why a library might serve as a refuge for some students.
A library can be a quiet refuge for students needing a peaceful place to study.
This verb means to prevent something undesirable from happening. Give a real-life example of how you could do this.
avert
A “charlatan” pretends to have skills or knowledge they don’t really possess. Describe a situation where someone might be a charlatan.
Charlatan (Example: A fake doctor claiming they can cure a disease.)
“Morale” is a person’s or group’s confidence. Give an example of how a coach might boost a team’s morale after a loss.
Morale (Example: A coach might boost morale by highlighting the team’s strengths and potential.)
Describe a plant in a dormant state.
A tree may lose its leaves and stop growing in winter, then bloom again in spring.
What is diverge and give an example.
This word, “diverge,” means to go in a different direction. Friends might diverge as they develop different interests and goals.
To forcibly stop something is to “squelch” it. Explain a scenario where you might need to squelch something in a school setting.
Squelch (Example: A teacher might squelch a rumor to maintain a positive environment.)
This word means “idealistic,” often used to describe people who set high, sometimes unrealistic, goals. Explain why being idealistic could be both positive and negative.
Idealistic (Positive: It inspires ambition; Negative: It can lead to disappointment.)
Describe “maudlin” behavior and explain why it could be embarrassing in a public setting.
Maudlin: overly sentimental behavior can make others uncomfortable or awkward in a public setting.
“Optimum” means “best or ideal.” Use it in a sentence about studying and explain why that strategy could be considered optimum.
Studying a little every day is the optimum strategy for long-term retention.
“Integrity” means having solid morals. Describe a situation in which it might be challenging to show integrity and why.
It might be difficult to show integrity if a friend asks you to lie to cover up a mistake.