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After Rosanne imported the data from the spreadsheet, she updated the information to comply with the new state formatting requirements.
Computer. To transfer from one database to another.
Ms. Saenz was waiting for the imminent entrance of Mrs. Ware.
imminent [im-uh-nuhnt]: adjective more imminent, most imminent 1: about to happen Early in 1980, volcanologists suspected that an eruption of Mount St. Helens was imminent. from Latin (imminere)
What is essential to go into Mrs. Zepeda's class?
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: crucial
Synonyms: critical, fundamental, main, necessary, required
Homework, calculator, binder
Anai ___ me with her chisme.
1. captivated
2. captured
1. captivated
True/False: A word can NOT have more than one definition in the dictionary
False: A word can have multiple definitions
The designer basted the seams of the dress together to check the accuracy of the fit.
"To sew loosely with large running stitches so as to hold together temporarily."
The students were nonplussed when they found Mrs. Zepeda in a great mood with them.
nonplussed [non-pluhst] adjective; more nonplussed, most nonplussed; 1: surprised and confused. Zachary was nonplussed at the abrupt closing of his favorite bookstore. from Latin (non plus)
Which is derelict in Ms. Saenz's room?
1. a calculator
2. your computer
1. calculator
Mr. Munoz appreciated Ms. Saenz's ___ efforts to form relationships with the students.
1. deliberate
2. calculating
1. deliberate
What is pronunciation?
These seats are cheap because the foul pole obstructs the view of home plate.
"To cut off from sight"
When Ms. Saenz is called a student it is a misnomer.
misnomer \mis-noh-mer\ noun misnomers 1: an error in naming a person or thing Although it is a misnomer, people frequently use the word buffalo to refer to American bison. from Middle French (mesnomer)
Which is calamity?
1. heavy rain
2. 6 inches of snow
2. 6 inches of snow
calamity
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a catastrophe
Synonyms: accident, disaster, tragedy, trouble
Ms. Zepeda's constant homework gives ___ skills to the students.
1. persistance
2. willfulness
1. persistance
What is this an example of?
"Smarter/Smartest" or "More animated/ Most animated"
The hosts provided liberal amounts of food and drink, and all the guests were stuffed by the end of the night.
"Generous in amount"
Ms. Saenz was exasperated from Joel's constant, 24/7, complaining over the benchnmark.
exasperate \ig-zas-puh-reyt\ verb exasperating, exasperated
1: to make very angry; to irritate Beth was exasperated by Adele's constant complaining. from Latin (exasperare)
Which is critical?
Definition: negative
Synonyms: against, opposing, unfavorable
1. A broke kid's cashapp account
2. Floydada's feud with Lockney
2. Floydada's feud with Lockney
What is etymology?
The origin of the word. What language did the word come from?
Studying the map, Florence traced her finger along the contour of the border between the United States and Mexico.
"The outline of a figure, body, or mass"
Manny has to constantly disburse funds to Ms. Saenz's cashapp.
disburse /dih-spurs/ verb disbursing, disbursed
1: to pay out money The charity disbursed funds to needy families. from Old French (desbourser)
Which is desolate?
Definition: lacking signs of life
Synonyms: alone, bare, deserted, solitary
1. Ms. Saenz's TRT
2. Ms. Zepeda's TRT
2. Ms. Saenz's TRT