RED
What vocabulary word means a sad and mournful poem?
elegy
What two vocabulary words mean old-fashioned?
archaic & anachronistic
What is a fissure?
an opening, groove, or slit
If I am abbreviating my paper, what am I doing to it?
shortening it
The root word ACT means what?
to move or do
If my city is besieged, would I be in a deleterious condition? Why or why not?
Yes because my city would be surrounded by armed forces which would be deleterious (harmful or dangerous)
Are disdain and deference synonyms or antonyms? Explain your answer.
What is a synonym for emulate?
imitate or copy
What two words means to exhibit a high degree of skill, knowledge, or experience or to resolve in a delicate or refined manner?
sophisticated or finesse
Which vocabulary word means irritated or frustrated?
exasperate
Would a carcinogen be edifying? Why or why not?
No because a carcinogen is a substance capable of causing cancer but edify means to improve or instruct
Would a condescending person be humble or arrogant? Explain your answer.
Arrogant because condescending means to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent or important than you are
Would a callow employee be young and inexperienced or older and knowledgeable?
Young and inexperienced because callow means young and inexperienced
Which suffix means "a place for something?"
-ory
Which two suffixes are used in comparisons?
-er and -est
Which vocabulary word means showing a lack of judgment, wisdom, or experience?
naive
The root word which means shape is what?
FORM
Which root word means "having to do with the law?"
LEGAL
The word adroit means what?
skillful or clever
What is the definition of collaborate?
working jointly on a project to create or produce something
Define affection.
a feeling of fondness or love
Which three suffixes mean "the act of or process of?"
-ment, -tion, -sion
Which root word means self-important?
EGO
If my beautiful white tablecloth is dirty, what vocabulary word would I be illustrating?
besmirch
How are disdain and deride related alike?
Both have to do with ridiculing or mocking or the object of scorn