Government Words
If a business does something you do not like, you can do this to the business, refuse to buy their goods and services.
What is boycott?
If you "study" about the "life" of "living" things, then you study this.
What is biology?
The robber had a hiding place for all of the items he stole during his crime spree. This is the hiding place for all of his "treasures."
What is cache?
When I got home from school, the house smelled this way because of the disgusting food my mom was cooking that day.
What is pungent?
Sometimes when you are reading in Social Studies, you have to read this description next to a picture or graph to answer the question.
What is a caption?
The workers had to approve, or confirm, their new contract with a vote.
What is ratify?
Math word - a line that passes through the center of a circle from one side to another.
What is diameter?
I saw a 5-year-old on America's Got Talent playing the piano amazingly. She is definitely gifted and talented.
What is prodigy?
Examples of this word: a peaceful beach with palm trees swaying in the breeze, a snow-capped mountain reflecting in a calm lake by the countryside, or Mr. Hahn's room (compared to some of the others)
What is serene?
We read a lot of these in class: a small section or passage taken from a larger text or novel.
What is an excerpt?
This is the ruling authority for a community, state, or country and the title of this category!!
What is government?
This is an instrument used to measure heat.
What is thermometer?
If you look at something from a different point-of-view like from above or below. It is also an artistic technique to show different views.
What is perspective?
If something gives off light of its own or appears to be full of light, then it is this word.
What is luminous?
If you buy something that has an imperfection or flaw in it, you need to return it and get your money back. It is what you call the imperfection or flaw.
What is a defect?
Often times, in court cases, there is an earlier event that is used as an example or guide when making decisions to a similar event. This is called a ________.
What is a precedent?
This is a device that controls, or regulates, the setting of your heat or air.
What is thermostat?
Something or someone that is amazing or remarkable is this.
What is phenomenon?
The athlete suffered a severe injury to his leg and the pain was _______________.
What is excruciating?
The police had to chase the suspect of the crime before they were able to capture or arrest him.
What is apprehend?
There are different types of courts and law enforcement departments because they only have certain areas of authority or the legal right to exercise authority; especially to apply the law.
What is jurisdiction?
It is extremely important, or this word, that you prepare yourself for your finals this week so your grade does not go down.
What is critical?
Making a strong effort to improve your grades and behavior is a great example of this word.
What is endeavor?
Hopefully I have been able to effectively and clearly communicate these clues to you. That would mean the clues have been _________________.
What is articulate?
If you speak in favor or support of a person or a cause, then you are this. I am an ___________ for school uniforms.
What is advocate?