Define It
This word means a small glass container where plants or small animals live.
Terrarium
What does 'speculate' mean?
To make guesses or think about different possibilities.
A ________ is a new word, or a new meaning for an existing word.
neologism
The prefix 'pan-' means ________
all/everywhere
Would an omniscient character in a story know what every other character is thinking? Why or why not?
Yes — omniscient means having infinite or total knowledge, so they would know everything, including others' thoughts.
This word means an unbroken view in all directions.
Panorama
What does 'recede' mean?
To move backward or get farther away from something.
A ________ is a note or paragraph added below the signature in a letter or at the end of a book.
postscript
the root terra means
earth/land
A philosopher and an altruist both care about others. What is the KEY difference between them?
A philosopher thinks deeply about big questions and ideas; an altruist acts to help others without expecting anything in return.
This word means losing belief or trust in something that once seemed amazing or perfect.
Disenchantment
What does 'ingratiate' mean?
To try to make someone like you by doing or saying things that please them.
The scientist discovered that the chemical was a dangerous ________, capable of harming living tissue.
toxin
The root 'somn' means ________
sleep
If someone is a 'proponent' of a new school rule, are they for it or against it? Use the prefix 'pro-' to explain.
They are FOR it. The prefix 'pro-' means forward/in favor of, so a proponent supports a cause.
This word means capable of feeling or perceiving things.
Sentient
What does 'permeate' mean?
To pass into or through and affect every part of something.
She tried to ________ herself with the new teacher by always answering questions and staying after class.
ingratiate
the suffix "ist" means ___ and an example is ____
"one who"
artist - "one who does art"
You want to commemorate a historic event at your school. Give ONE specific example of how you might do this.
Answers will vary — e.g., a mural, a ceremony, a plaque, a special assembly, or naming a room after the event.
This word means the act or practice of sleepwalking.
Somnambulism
What does 'quasi-scientific' mean?
Referring to something that seems scientific but does not fully follow the methods or principles of real science.
The change was so gradual it was barely ________ — you had to look very closely to notice it at all.
perceptible
con-, co-, com- means ___ and an example word is
with
communicate, conference, coworker
Use the word 'pestilent' AND the word 'recede' correctly in a single sentence about a natural disaster.
: Answers will vary — e.g., 'As the pestilent floodwaters began to recede, the town slowly started to recover.'