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Parts of Speech
Definitions
Identify the term.
Complete the sentence.
Correct the spelling mistake.
100
diminutive (2)
noun, adjective
100
What is the definition of mores(1)?
accepted standards and customs of a social group
100
Which word means wealth; affluence/great abundance, often to excess; lavishness?
opulence
100
The man _______________ his children of food and water. He is now serving a life sentence for child abuse.
deprived (deprivation)
100
gratoious
gratuitous
200
coinage (1)
noun
200
What is the definition of beguile? (2)
to charm; to delight/to deceive skillfully
200
Which term means acting with confidence and force; sure of one's self?
assertive
200
A principal should act _______________ when there is an argument between two faculty members. He/She should not pick a side.
disinterested
200
begiulle
beguile
300
qualm (1)
noun
300
What is the definition of unseemly(1)?
unfitting and inappropriate; grossly improper
300
Which term means loud, harsh, grating, or shrill?
strident
300
I didn't understand the new topic in geometry class, but my after school tutor ________________ the main points for me.
elucidated (elucidate)
300
complesant
complaisant
400
dubious(1)
adjective
400
What is the definition of gratuitous (2)?
trying to seem important; characterized by pretended grandeur/grand magnificent in size, beauty or scope; impressive
400
Which word means wanting to please; willing to do what pleases others; cheerfully obliging?
complaisant
400
Under the ____________ of the police, the battered woman was able to confront her ex-husband in the court room.
aegis
400
cualm
qualm
500
vacillate (1)
verb
500
What is the definition of profligate(1)?
recklessly wasteful; wildly extravagant
500
Which term means a predatory attack; a raid/damage, destruction, or loss?
depredation
500
The arrogant judge ______________ the suspect when he used a condescending tone of voice.
patronized (patronize)
500
aserrtive
assertive