Words
habitat
a place where an an animal lives
a small lizard that can change colors
chameleon
theory
noun
It is wrong to make _____________ about people based on their race or gender- it's always better to get to know someone first!
assumptions
A lot
Rhymes with "pieces" and means "a statement or idea that needs to be proven"
thesis
disaster
catastrophe
to reveal or make known
divulge
deep feelings
profound
equivalent
equal to
fairness
equality
minor
adjective
The student had to _________ too many large books into her backpack, so the zipper broke.
cram
If there is a sudden deluge of rain, does that mean it is pouring rain or just sprinkling?
pouring
rhymes with "mutiny" and means "a close look at something to find mistakes"
scrutiny
the amount of space inside
capacity
to take the place of
supersede
tiny
miniscule
malady
sickness
to hate
abhor
superfluous
adjective
I had a huge ________ of Mac and Cheese for dinner, so I was very full.
portion
"pretty ugly" is an example of an
oxymoron
rhymes with "soda" and means "a set number needed for something"
quota
a story blaming someone
expose
to give human qualities to a non-human thing
personify
capable or qualified
competent
proposal
an offer to consider
a written note
notation
peruse
verb
The bride was showing off her huge sparkly engagement ring, and I though it looked ___________
ostentatious
If I am telling an anecdote, what am I doing?
telling a funny story
rhymes with "embellish" and means "to enjoy"
relish
a name that doesn't fit
misnomer
to suggest or hint
imply
not able to be seen
invisible
antithesis
the exact opposite
to confuse or puzzle
perplex
clergy
noun
Water is a _____________ for humans, we need it to survive.
necessity
A person who writes things down is called a
scribe
rhymes with "national" and means logical
rational
Ah-ha! moment
epiphany
to understand
comprehend
horrible
horrendous