PURPLE
Which vocabulary word means dark in color or tone or gloomy?
somber
Something that is done with practice or preparation would be __________.
extemporaneous
To use for selfish reasons or for profit is the definition of which vocabulary word?
exploit
An intrepid person would be what?
brave and adventurous
What does the root word ACT mean?
to move or do
Attention-seeking behavior would define which vocabulary word?
flaunt
What does it mean to look haggard?
a worn, tired appearance
Define the vocabulary word interment.
The burial of a body
Would the laundry detergent TIDE be generic? Why or why not?
No, because generic means "not a brand name."
If I place too much emphasis on minor, unimportant details, what vocabulary word would I be demonstrating?
persnickety
The root word THERMO means what?
heat
The root word ZOO means what?
animal
What is the definition of the vocabulary word shrewd?
possessing sharp powers of judgment or astute
Which suffix is used to make a word "past tense?"
-ed
What is a harbinger?
something that marks the approach of another event
An impetuous person would act . . . .
quickly and without thought
Would a perfunctory action be a precise action or a cursory action?
cursory
Define clarify.
to make clear and understandable
Would a gaunt person be healthy looking or would he/she look sick?
sick
To persuade through flattery, teasing, or begging is to what?
cajole
"Nothing is certain but death and taxes," an old saying by Franklin, is an example of a _______.
maxim
Are the words balk and agree/accept synonyms or antonyms? Explain your answer.
Antonyms because balk means unwilling and agree means willing
Would a discreet person be prudent and careful or reckless and ostentatious?
prudent and careful
-er and -est
What does the suffix -y mean?
characterized by