What Does it Mean?
What are some things that are "essential" in order to study and prepare for finals?
Possible answers:
- review guides
- quiet places to study
- flashcards
- finals schedule
- vocab lists
- good sleep
What is an antonym for the word "trivial"?
Important, crucial, significant etc.
What part of speech is the word "wearily"
Adverb because it is describing an action (and ends in -ly)
Why is this sentence incorrect
For my current events assignment, I made sure to find biased articles. I need neutral information from both sides in order to form my opinion!
Because biased means "unfairly favoring or opposing someone or something" biased articles would NOT be good for your current events topic as you want accurate and unbiased information in order to form your own opinion on events
Why is this vocab word not used correctly?
I was extremely offended by his flattery. How could he say such hurtful and cruel things?
Flattery is the act of giving excessive compliments, so it does not make sense that someone would say offensive or hurtful things to someone they are trying to flatter
Why may someone look at you incredulously?
To be incredulous means to be unable or unwilling to believe something so if you told someone something shocking or unbelievable they may give you an incredulous look.
What vocab word is a synonym for the word "sweat"
perspiration
What part of speech is the word "wrath"?
noun because it is emotion!
Why is this sentence incorrect?
The bride wanted everything planned very carefully for her wedding, making sure she approved of every idea weeks in advance of her special day in order to ensure everything went perfectly. Because of this, she was thrilled when her father-in-law spontaneously gave a drunken speech without her permission.
Spontaneously means doing something without a plan or impulsivley. If the bride wanted everything planned very carefully for her wedding, she would probably be upset when her father-in-law spontaneously gave a speech without her permission.
Define: Lucid
Someone with a clear perspective, aware of their surroundings, easily understood
What are some things that are detrimental to your health?
Possible answers:
- Junk food
- Lack of exercise
- Lack of Sleep
- Smoking
- Prolonged Stress
What is an antonym for the word "anatgonistic"
Possible answers:
- kind
- sympathetic
- friendly
- civil
-amicable
What part of speech is the word "somber"?
Adjective
Why is this sentence incorrect?
The history teacher finished the lesson abruptly, talking long after the bell rang, in no rush to dismiss her class as she slowly explained every little detail of the Civil War.
If the teacher ended class abruptly, it would mean she finished the lesson quickly or suddenly. If she is talking long after the bell and "in no rush" she is not being abrupt
What is an antonym for the vocab word reproach?
Praise, flattery, approval, etc.
What would a "utopian" society look like?
Possible answers:
- no war
- equality for all
- no poverty
- no violence
- education for all
The words "threatening" and "menacing" are synonyms for what vocab word?
Sinister: giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen
What part of speech is the word "agitation"?
Noun as agitation is a state or emotion
"There has been widespread agitation to force the king to step down"
What is wrong with this sentence?
The Hunger Games is a novel about a utopian world where children aged 12-18 are chosen to fight to the death every year for entertainment by an authoritarian government. I am certainly glad I don't live in a scary world like that!
Utopian means something ideal, a perfectly peaceful world or idea. So The Hunger Games takes place in a dystopian world, not a utopian one
Doing something with intensity means to do it with great effort and strength.. How do we use intensity as an adjective?
Intense
Ex: We had an intense practice before the big game.
VS.
We practiced with great intensity.
"What is something students would implore Ms. Malamuth and Ms. Diviak?"
- Less homework
- More time on homework
- No more essays
- No more vocab
- Extra Credit
- Early Dismissal
What vocab word do we use for someone who is stubborn, fixed in their beliefs, and not changing their mind?
Adamant
What is the noun form of the verb "persecute"
Persecution
After the revolution, the citizens wanted to put a democracy in place that would usurp their rights. They wanted more freedom and liberty than they had under their dictator, so it was the obvious choice!
The term "usurp" generally means to take away rights or power from someone unlawfully or by force. If the citizens wanted to establish a democracy, it would aim to enhance their rights and freedoms, rather than usurp them. The citizens would want a democracy would protect their rights, not usurp them like a dictator.
Is the word “prodigy” used correctly here? Why or why not?
“I was such a prodigy as a kid. I was clumsy and would always lose everything, plus I was just awful at the sports and activities I would try like piano, soccer, or dance.
This is incorrect as prodigy means an extremely gifted, intelligent and/or talented child.