Definition Detective
This vocabulary word means a short, interesting story about a real incident or person.
What is anecdote?
After lying to her friend, Maya’s ______ bothered her for the rest of the day.
What is conscience?
In the sentence “I will definitely finish my homework tonight,” this vocabulary word is an adverb.
What is definitely?
This vocabulary word is closest in meaning to outstanding or worthy of being a model.
What is exemplary?
DAILY DOUBLE:
One of these words means unclear or open to multiple interpretations; the other means final and conclusive. Name both.
What are ambiguous and definitive?
This word describes a difficult situation in which someone must choose between two or more options.
What is dilemma?
Marcus is very ______; he turns in his assignments on time every single week.
What is consistent?
This vocabulary word is a noun meaning the regular care needed to keep something in good condition.
What is maintenance?
This adjective is closest in meaning to unconcerned or uninterested.
What is indifferent?
One of these verbs means to confirm something with supporting evidence; the other means to provide evidence proving something true. Name both.
What are corroborate and substantiate?
This noun means a serious effort or attempt to achieve something.
What is endeavor?
The stranded hikers ______ called for help as the weather became worse.
What is desperately?
This adjective describes speech or writing that is fluent, persuasive, and powerful.
What is eloquent?
This adjective is closest in meaning to deep, intense, or highly significant.
What is profound?
One verb means to place things side by side for comparison; the other means to examine something closely and thoroughly. Name both.
What are juxtapose and scrutinize?
This adjective describes someone who approaches problems in a practical, realistic way.
What is pragmatic?
The celebrity’s ______ lifestyle included designer clothing, expensive vacations, and red-carpet events.
What is glamorous?
DAILY DOUBLE:
This verb means to make something less severe, serious, or painful.
What is mitigate?
This adjective is closest in meaning to uncertain because it is based on guessing rather than known facts.
What is speculative?
One verb means to prove a statement or theory wrong; the other means to clear someone of blame or prove that they were right. Name both.
What are refute and vindicate?
This adjective means unnecessary or more than what is needed.
What is superfluous?
Even after failing several times, the ______ athlete continued practicing until she succeeded.
What is tenacious?
This adjective means forming a necessary base or being of central importance.
What is fundamental?
This noun is closest in meaning to trouble, difficulty, or discomfort caused by a problem.
What is inconvenience?
One word means to gradually weaken or damage something; the other refers to self-control and training oneself to follow rules. Name both.
What are undermine and discipline?