Define the word
Document
a written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or serves as an official record.
The life expectancy of a cougar is 15 years. What does life expectancy mean?
The probable number of years remaining in the life of an individual
The lady who has worked at the office the longest got the promotion, even though she didn't have the seniority.
Define: Seniority
Use Seniority in a sentence
priority, precedence, or status obtained as the result of a person's length of service.
In which two sentences does nail have the same meaning?
1. Can you please hand me a nail so I can hang this picture?
2. She went to the salon to get her nails done.
3. He chipped his nail when was doing yard work.
2. She went to the salon to get her nails done.
3. He chipped his nail when was doing yard work.
Comply
They were ordered to pay, but refused to comply.
Definition: act in accordance with a wish or command
Assume
suppose to be the case, without proof.
The hippies loved living on a communal farm because they all worked together to grow food to share with each other. What does communal mean?
used or shared in common by
Her decision to buy four new flat-screen TVs on her credit card was detrimental to her bank account.
Define Detrimental
Create a sentence using the word detrimental.
Damaging or harmful
In which two sentences does season have the same meaning?
1. My favorite season is winter because snow is so magical.
2. The recipe says to season the dish with plenty of salt and pepper.
3. The pies are made with fruit that is in season.
1. My favorite season is winter because snow is so magical.
3. The pies are made with fruit that is in season.
Abolish
The government ought to abolish the tax altogether.
Definition: formally put to an end to a system, practice, or institution.
Available
able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal
We needed more people to play volleyball so we recruited the people who were at the pool to play with us. What does recruit mean?
a new member of a group or organization
When you're in the army, you have a regimented schedule from the time you wake up till the time you go to bed.
Define Regimented
Create a sentence using regimented
to measure or treat in a uniform manner; subject to strict discipline.
In which two sentences does racket have the same meaning?
1. I hate carrying my racket around when I have tennis practice.
2. He makes a terrible racket when he practices on the drums.
3. I couldn't sleep nor could I concentrate with the racket coming from the party next door.
2. He makes a terrible racket when he practices on the drums.
3. I couldn't sleep with the racket coming from the party next door.
Bland
It was a little bland for my taste, but that's easily remedied with a little of the allowed spices.
Definition: lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.
Retire
The action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work
The girls weren't twins, but they looked very similar. What does similar mean?
having a likeness or resemblance
They must overcome a number of obstacles before the restaurant can be opened.
Define obstacle
Create a sentence using obstacle.
a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress
In which two sentences does free have the same meaning?
1. After the meeting, the teachers were free to go.
2. You can add fat-free yogurt to things, so you can have a healthier substitute for sour cream.
3. The fence was built so the dogs were not free to roam around the neighborhood.
1. After the meeting, the teachers were free to go.
3. The fence was built so the dogs were not free to roam around the neighborhood.
Navigate
We'll go in my car and you can navigate for us.
Definition: plan or direct the route or course of transportation, especially by using instruments.
Seldom
not often; rarely
Even though the frogs live in this pond, they originated from the pet store. What does originate mean?
begin; start; arise
The game was abandoned at halftime because of the poor weather conditions.
Define abandoned
Create a sentence using abandon.
cease to support or look after (someone); give up completely
In which two sentences does current have the same meaning?
1. I started my current job last year.
2. Is this your current address?
3. The swimmer was swept away by the current.
1. I started my current job last year.
2. Is this your current address?
Provide
I will provide the funds for your trip, even though you won't pay me back.
Definition: make available for use; supply