Unit 8
Tell the definition of arrears
When someone is in arrears, they have unpaid or overdue dets.
What does avenge mean?
to get revenge
State a word that is associated with the word-deluge.
flood
State a synonym for the word abominable.
detestable; causing hatred
What would get doled out? Name 2 things.
money
food
clothes
Give an example of a cascade.
Something falling or rushing down in large amounts.
Fill in the blank:
The _______ of the car crash destroyed both vehicles but no one was hurt.
a. rotund
b. deluge
c. impact
impact
Tell the definition of giddy.
happy, lacking seriousness
To be nosy about something means this word:
a. formulate
b. pry
c. subsequent
pry
In what subjects in school do you formulate a response to a question? formulate means to tell about something in a systematic, orderly way
math
science
Tell an synonym for crotchety.
cranky
Tell a synonym for liberate.
to free someone or something
Tell a synonym for rotund.
rounded or plump
Tell what a possible consequence is when you break school rules.
You get a call home, don't go to Ashokan, get a strike, etc.
To be clever and always coming up with ways to solve problems means....
resourceful
What does impassable mean?
blocked so that nothing can go past
Tell the opposite of saunter.
run, sprint
Tell the definition of verge.
the point at which something begins or happens; to be in the process of being something else
e.g. on the verge of tears
Tell a word that is associated with the word memento.
pictures, souvenir, keychain, reminder
What could become null and void?
a. social studies homework
b. a Verizon bill
c. a legal contract
c.
Put the word perishable in a sentence.
Bananas are perishable and should be eaten soon after buying them.
Put the word subordinate in a sentence.
The teachers at Rushmore are subordinate to Mrs. Silletti.
Put the word optional in a sentence.
Taking Spanish in High School is optional.
Put the word panorama in a sentence.
I took a panoramic picture with my new phone.
Put the word subsequent in a sentences.
The 6th graders enjoyed a pizza lunch subsequent to year book signing last Thursday.