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Past Vocab.
Past Vocab.
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Explain what the prefix dis- means.
not or opposite
100
Explain what the prefix un- or non- means.
not
100

What is the state capital of New York?

Albany

100

"We were disconcerted by the change of plans when we were no longer going to Six Flags." Disconcerted means: 

Upsetting/causing confusion and uncertainty

100
What does grim mean?
gloomy, harsh
200
Explain the prefix pre-
it means before
200
Explain the prefix re-.
it means back or again
200

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

200

What is the meaning of the word portmanteau? 

A blend of two words

200
Explain what trivial means. Give an example of something trivial.
trivial means unimportant. I got stuck behind a tractor causing me to be one minute late.
300
What does the prefix sub- mean? Use it to explain the meaning of the word submarine.
sub=under submarine - under water (usually an animal)
300
Explain what semi- means. Use it to explain the meaning of the word semicircle.
semi= half semicircle= half of a circle
300

This is the formula for water?

H20


300

"The heat enervates me after being in the sun all day." What does enervate mean? 

Enervate means to weaken the energy or strength of

300
The word meticulous means

very careful about doing something in an accurate and exact way

400
Explain what the prefix trans- means. Give an example of the prefix in a word and explain what the word means.
trans= across transplant= the movement of something across to something else.
400
Explain the prefix mis-. Give an example of a word that contains the prefix mis-, and explain the meaning of the word.
mis= wrong misspell= to spell wrong
400
What is the largest organ in the human body?

The skin

400

Use the word "optimal in a sentence." 

The room was the optimal temperature for everyone to be comfortable. 

Optimal: most favored

400
Explain what subtle means.
hard to detect or notice. The pumpkin pie had a subtle cinnamon flavor to it because my mom only added a pinch. The apple pie had an overwhelming cinnamon flavor because my mom added a cup!
500
Explain the prefix inter-. Give an example of a word containing the prefix, and explain the meaning of the word.
inter= between interstate= a highway that runs between states.
500
Explain the meaning of en- or em-. Give an example of a word containing one of the prefixes and explain the meaning of the word.
en= cause enable= cause to able
500

What is the name of the planet that Luke Skywalker grew up on?

Tatooine

500
Explain what SQ3R stands for. How is this process helpful in reading?
scan question read reread review
500
Explain what incredulous means. Give an example of a time you felt that way.
not willing to believe something. I was incredulous about my friend promising to pay me back because she never has before.