RED
What does the vocabulary word insidious mean?
intended to trap or deceive but done in a subtle manner
Which root word means to move or do?
ACT
A person who places too much emphasis on minor details would be ____________.
persnickety
What does cajole mean?
to persuade through flattery, teasing, or begging
Which vocabulary word means showing courage or bravery when facing adversity or danger?
fortitude
An action carried out with minimum effort would be what?
perfunctory
A formal, serious, or dignified occasion would be _____.
solemn
TRUE or FALSE: A maxim is a wise saying.
TRUE
Describe a vacuous person.
stupid, dumb, unintelligent
If I make the directions clearer and more understandable, what vocabulary word would I be demonstrating?
clarify
This root word means animal.
ZOO
What do the vocabulary words haggard and gaunt have in common?
looking sickly, ill, tired, or thin
This suffix means made of.
-en
Which vocabulary word is the opposite of flaunt (hint: this word is defined as careful in speech or actions)
discreet
Something that marks the approach of another event would be an ______________.
harbinger
Define abhor.
to hate
Acting in a manner which draw attention would define the vocabulary word haggard.
FALSE. BONUS = +100 for a definition of flaunt
What two words means done without thinking or without rehearsal or forethought?
impetuous & extemporaneous (+100 each)
What two words means causing irritation?
bane and abrasive (+100 each word)
Which vocabulary word means disastrous or catastrophic?
calamitous
Which two suffixes mean capable of or being?
able & ible (+100 each suffix)
Define balk.
unwilling to accept an idea or grant a request
TRUE or FALSE: The vocabulary word shrewd means to set apart for a holy purpose.
FALSE. BONUS = +100 if you can define shrewd. An additional +100 if you can tell me what vocabulary word means set apart for a holy purpose.
What does internment mean?
burial of a body
Which suffixes mean the act of or process of?
ment, tion, sion - +100 for each correct suffix