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Definition: Having good intentions; well meaning and kindly
Sentence: The boss was a _______ man; he gave the workers plenty of time off and good bonuses for the holidays.
Benevolent
(adj.)
What is a noun that is related to this word:
Harmonious
Harmony
Prodigy
The little girl was a prodigy at spelling bees; she won the state championship at age five.
A (young) person who is particularly gifted at something / with 'exceptional qualities or abilities'
(noun)
Write a sentence correctly using the word "tendency."
(responses may vary- tendency is a noun)
He had the tendency to sleep in on weekends.
If you have __(#1)___ for someone, you find it easy to see things from their _____(#2)______.
1. Empathy
2. Perspective
Definition: Mysterious; difficult to interpret
Sentence: Her face was ________ at dinner, and I couldn't tell if she loved me or hated me.
Enigmatic
(adj.)
Give the adjective form of the following noun:
Charisma
Charismatic
Give an adequate definition for this word:
Adequately (it's an adverb)
To a satisfactory or acceptable extent
To have adequately answered this question, you might have said "doing something good enough."
Write a sentence correctly using the word "Innately."
(Responses may vary)
Innately is an adverb-
She knew innately that it was the right thing to do.
Give the word and the definition!
It is important that you are ________ when arriving to class! Being late has its consequences!
Punctual
(adj.) On time; (at the agreed-upon time)
Definition: Occurring at irregular intervals, rather than continuous or steady
Sentence: Students have a problem with turning in their homework only on __________ occasions.
Intermittent
(adj.)
What is an adjective that is related to this word:
Chastening
Chaste
Bonus point: What does chaste mean?
Conceivable
It was conceivable for her to murder her husband, since they didn't get along well, and he was very wealthy.
able to be believed (believable); capable of being imagined
Write a sentence correctly using the word "aristocratic."
(answers may vary)
(adj.) He had an aristocratic air about him, since he always looked down on others.
Give two words from the list that are both associated with looking back on something in the past (one with a certain fondness).
Nostalgia
Retrospect
Definition: without apparent cause, a result of a sudden impulse
Sentence: The man __________ started singing in public.
Spontaneously
(adverb)
Give the adverb that is related to this word:
Abundance
Abundantly
Fortuitous
It was fortuitous that we both happened to be dining in the same restaurant at the same time.
happening by chance or luck; fortunate
(adj.)
Write a sentence correctly using the word "emerge."
(answers may vary)
(verb) The small sprout emerged from the dirt last night.
Draw this happening:
My diminutive hat was askew on my head, thus attracting the envy of many fashionistas I passed by.
(answers may vary)
Definition: Unable to be identified as different or distinct
Sentence: He squinted carefully, but the two shades of blue were ___________ to him.
Indistinguishable
(adj.)
1/3: What type of word is "mortification"
2/3: What is the verb form of this word?
3/3: What does that verb form mean?
1. Mortification is a noun
2. to Mortify
3. Causing someone to be embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated
Furtive
They kept making furtive glances at each other from across the restaurant, each hoping the other would not see them.
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, especially due to guilt or because one could get in trouble; secretive
(adj.)
Write a sentence correctly using the word "pallid."
(answers may vary) (adj.)
His face was pallid as he leaned over the edge of the railing, and saw the ravine below.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: This question is worth 100 points! Everyone will answer, but if you answer wrong, you stand to lose 50 points!
Write a sentence correctly using the words "implore," "scrutiny," and "reproach."
(answers will vary)