Name That Word
What adjective means having more than one possible meaning or being unclear?
What is AMBIGUOUS
What part of speech is “ambiguous”
What is an ADJECTIVE
Lacking meaning, sense, or importance; foolish.
What is INANE
The teacher’s instructions were _____, so the students were unsure what to do.
What is AMBIGUOUS
A student makes a silly comment that has no real meaning or importance. Which vocabulary word best describes the comment?
What is INANE
What noun means a person who openly disagrees with an established group, government, or belief?
What is DISSIDENT
What part of speech is “dissident”
What is a NOUN
To place two things close together in order to compare or contrast them.
What is JUXTAPOSE
She decided to _____ her presentation with colorful pictures and interesting facts.
What is EMBELLISH
Rain falls only once in a while and at unpredictable times. Which vocabulary word describes the rain?
What is SPORADIC
What verb means to add details or decorations to make something more interesting or attractive?
What is EMBELLISH
What part of speech is “embellish”
What is a VERB
A lack of energy, enthusiasm, or motivation.
What is LETHARGY
Do not _____ away your study time by constantly checking your phone.
What is FRITTER
An author places the lives of wealthy and poor characters side by side to highlight their differences. Which word describes this technique?
What is JUXTAPOSE
What verb means to waste time, money, or resources on unimportant things?
What is FRITTER
What part of speech is “lethargy”
What is a NOUN
Happening occasionally or at irregular times.
What is SPORADIC
After staying up too late, Mia felt a sense of _____ during her morning class.
What is LETHARGY
Someone accidentally sends the wrong document without meaning to do it. Which adjective best describes the mistake?
What is INADVERTENT
What adjective means done accidentally or without intention?
What is INADVERTENT
What part of speech is “subsidize”
What is a VERB
To provide money to help reduce the cost of something.
What is SUBSIDIZE
The organization agreed to _____ the cost of the field trip so more students could attend.
What is SUBSIDIZE
A citizen publicly speaks against the unfair policies of an established government. Which vocabulary noun describes this person?
What is DISSIDENT