Vocabulary Review

Latin Roots

100

This Latin root means "to throw," as in "de____ted" or "ob____ive" or "e____." 

Ject

200

This Latin root means "to hang," as in a "____dant" which might hang around someone's neck, or a "____ulum" that might swing from a clock. 

Pend

300

This Latin root means "to break." 

Hint: think about what happens to volcanoes, or a word we might use to describe a broken pipe. 

Rupt

400

The Latin roots mot, mov, and mob all mean...

To move

500

This Latin root means "to send." 

Mit or Mis

Synonyms

100

"Concurrently" and "at the same time" are synonymous with this vocabulary word: 

A) Mutiny

B) Mercilessly

C) Simultaneously

C - Simultaneously

200

This vocabulary word is synonymous with the word infuse.

A) Pervade

B) Stalwart 

C) Trudge

A - Pervade

300

Which of these is another way to say repress?

A) Hold back

B) Put pressure on 

C) Make progress 

A - Hold back

400

What vocabulary word could replace the bolded word: "He cackled with crazy laughter?"

Maniacal

500

Loyal is a synonym for which of our past vocabulary words?

Stalwart

The Word Is...

100

This word means, "to feel sorry or ashamed." 

A) Condescend

B) Contrite

C) Pedestrian

B - Contrite

200

This word means "pleasantly light and musical." 

A) Stoically

B) Emitting 

C) Lilting

C - Lilting

300

True or false: the definition of "painstakingly" is "doing something so slowly that it causes discomfort." 

False. 

Painstakingly: slowly and carefully. (But nothing about causing discomfort!)

400

What does the word accustomed mean?

So used to something that it is familiar and comfortable. (Answers may vary slightly!)

500

Could you describe a quiet, elderly woman who gets along with everyone, invites her community members over for dinner, and bakes cookies for all the neighborhood children cantankerous? 

WHY OR WHY NOT? **Need both parts of the answer!**

No. A cantankerous person complains or argues about everything. She probably wouldn't do nice things for people and invite them to her house and bake them cookies if she were angry or complaining. 

Use the Word

100

While I am not  _________, I can usually predict how books will end. 

A) Wary

B) Venerable

C) Omniscient

C - Omniscient

200

It was easy for Jay to scale the rock climbing wall because he was very... 

A) Wary

B) Wiry

C) Pedestrian

B - Wiry

300

Explain whether or not this sentence makes sense. *Consider the meaning of each bold word to help you answer!*

The renowned person was not accustomed to getting attention. 

No, this sentence does not make sense. Someone who is renowned is famous for their skills or talents; famous people usually get a lot of attention, so they WOULD be used, or accustomed, to it. 

400

Which former vocabulary word, which contains the Latin root meaning "to throw," best completes this sentence? 

The internet wasn't working, so Mrs. Tecktiel had to show the movie using a ___________.

Projector

500

Complete the sentence with one of our past vocabulary words.

My mom was furious with me for getting home late, so I tried to ___________ her by cleaning my room. 

Placate