Week 1 words
This is a contraction for the words "they" and "are"
What is "They're"
A synonym for "really angry"
What is infuriate
Complete the following sentence; "Awards are used as an __________________ to our top and most inspiring students."
What is acknowledgment
Silly little quirks about a person
What are idiosyncrasies
Correct the spelling of the word A-Z-E-Y-E-N-M-I-N-T
What is assignment
This character trait defines a person who never gives up
What is Perseverance
Not satisfactory or allowable
What is unacceptable
Synonym for sad or displeased
What is disappointed
She DISGUSTS me, to the point I don't even want to be near her What is a synonym for disgusts?
What is repulse
This word, used to replace the word "also," is often confused with its homophone that is used to express a motion in a direction
What is "too"
A person who constantly wants to do bad things, can be defined with this word
What is mischievous
Complete the following sentence; "I called the kids help phone and spoke to a representative. They didn't ask for my name because all calls made to the call center are private and _______________"
What is anonymous
"There was a ______________________ in the paper work, so the contract was void"
What is discrepancy
Complete the following sentence; "I wanted the job, but the interviewer said that I did not have all of the qualifications. They said I was not ___________________ for the position
What is eligible
Write any word with the suffix "-ment"
Employment, Enjoyment, Arrangement, Abandonment, Confinement, Encouragement
This prefix can be used to assume "incorrectly," badly," or "wrongly."
What is "mis"
Synonym for unpleasant and/or rude
What is obnoxious
The play review done by the grade 8's is an example of what type of writing
What is a critique
There was an eerie feeling about the place. What is synonymous with "eerie"
What is ominous
Complete the following sentence; "The idea was so out of this world, it was ________________"
What is Outlandish
A viewpoint seen from the air
What is aerial
Prefix for "not" or "opposite"
What is "Un"
The following word has been spelled incorrectly. What is the correct spelling N-E-W-S-A-N-S
What is N-U-I-S-A-N-C-E
In order to create change in the world, you must be able to ______________ how people think.
What is affect
Complete the following sentence; "I like to __________________ about the past. I find it comforting to remember the good old days
What is Reminisce