Name That Word
This verb means “to come together and form one group or whole.”
Coalesce
What does “insolvent” mean?
Unable to pay money that is owed.
What part of speech is “coalesce”?
Verb
The small groups began to _____ into one strong team.
Coalesce
A business cannot pay its bills. Which vocabulary word best describes the business?
Insolvent
This noun means a state of excessive luxury or behavior showing moral decline.
Decadence
What does “incidental” mean?
Happening as a minor or unplanned part of something else.
What part of speech is “exuberance”?
Noun
The company became _____ after it could no longer pay its bills.
Insolvent
Someone refuses to spend money even though they can easily afford to. Which word describes this person?
Parsimonious
This adjective describes something worthy of being copied or admired because it is an excellent example.
Exemplary
What does “parsimonious” mean?
Unwilling to spend or give money; extremely frugal or stingy.
What part of speech is “exemplary”?
Adjective
The students showed their _____ by cheering when their team won the competition.
Exuberance
An injured athlete twists his body because he is in pain. Which verb describes this action?
Writhe
This noun means great excitement, energy, and happiness.
Exuberance
What does “prodigal” mean?
Spending money or resources in a careless and wasteful way.
What part of speech is “writhe”?
Verb
His _____ spending caused him to lose most of his savings.
Prodigal
A student’s behavior is so excellent that others should copy it. Which word describes the behavior?
Exemplary
This adjective means done secretly, especially to avoid being noticed.
Surreptitious
What does “writhe” mean?
To twist or move the body because of pain or discomfort.
Which TWO words from this chapter are nouns?
Decadence and Exuberance
The student gave a _____ glance at his phone during class.
Surreptitious
A ruler spends excessively on expensive clothing, enormous feasts, and constant entertainment. Which vocabulary noun best describes this lifestyle?
Decadence