Vocab

Uni-

100

This word means "by everyone" or "in every case"

What is UNIVERSALLY?

200

Finish the sentence:

The _________ decision was so one-sided that half the room got up and left after the announcement.

What is UNILATERAL?

300

This word, when turned into a noun, can sometimes be used in place of the term "solar system".

What is UNIVERSALLY?

400

Synonyms for this word include:

sameness

consistency

What is UNIFORMITY?

500

These animals are known for their horn and (sometimes) their magical powers.

What is a UNICORN?

Para-

100

This word means "outlines" or "constraints"

What are PARAMETERS?

200

Finish the sentence:

The dinner was of _____________ importance to me as it was the first time I was meeting my boyfriend's parents.

What is PARAMOUNT?

300

We don't often think of them in this way, but children can sometimes be described using this word when they still live at their parent's house in their 30s.

What is PARASITIC?

400

Synonyms for this word include: 

immobility 

powerlessness

What is PARALYSIS?

500

Some examples or models are called this.

What is a PARADIGM?

Em- / En-

100

This word means "to encourage"

What is ENTICE?

200

Finish the sentence:

After the interview, it was clear that the candidate's ________________ was low.

What is EMPLOYABILITY?

300

Criminals such as bank robbers and corporate felons would benefit from knowing this word before they take out any cash.

What is EMBEZZLED?

400

Synonyms for this word include:

split

spread

What is EMULSIFY?

500

Christopher loves to ____________ himself in math because it makes him feel _____________ .

What is...

Christopher loves to enrapture himself in math because it makes him feel ensconced.

-ic / -ical

100

This word means "like a cycle"

What is CYCLICAL?

200

Finish the sentence:

_________________ speaking, do I have to turn in this homework assignment before the end of the day?

What is HYPOTHETICALLY?

300

Fast fashion is often flamed for the poor work conditions and poor materials used which are far from the real thing.

What is SYNTHETIC?

400

Synonyms for this word include:

Selfish

Self-centered

What is EGOCENTRIC?

500

-ic / -ical means...

What is HAVING THE FORM OR CHARACTER OF?

Random

100

This prefix means "one"

What is UNI-?

200

Mrs. Ball's job title

What is a PARAEDUCATOR?

300

This word is not used as much today as it used to be, but it is still fun to say with its ode to fruits.

What is MELANCHOLIC?

400

In order to see something this small, you will have to use a special instrument often found in the science classroom.

What is MICROSCOPIC?

500

Ms. Burch has two of these as pets at home.

What are RABBITS?