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An object made a long time ago; something made in the past. Also, an adj., from the past; very old. The ___________ cradle was carved in 1847.
What is an antique?
100
Suitcases, bags, packages, equipment, or other items travelers carry; things that get in the way. Many travelers carry too much ___________________.
What is baggage?
100
Beginning or first. Our ________ reaction was anger. I wrote the __________ H for Hannah.
What is initial?
100
To find out by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing; to figure out by reason or logic. Let's _____________ the full cost of the class trip.
What is calculate
100
To make use of; to put to work on a job or task for pay. Please ___________ a compass when drawing a circle.
What is employ?
200
Steamy or heavy with moisture; moist or damp. Ice cold lemonade is refreshing on ___________ day.
What is humid?
200
A person or group that goes first to explore, open, prepare, or settle an area; someone who breaks new ground, as in science or ideas. The Wright brothers became _____________ when they piloted the first powered flight in 1903.
What is a pioneer?
200
The regular or fixed way in which a thing is done; an act or skit. The skaters practiced their dance _____________. My ____________ morning jog is three miles.
What is routine?
200
firmly or solidly built; determined. A police officer needs a pair of ___________ shoes. The box is very _________ and strong.
What is sturdy?
200
To have a sudden, upsetting effect on the mind or feelings; to shock or daze; to make unable to feel, react, or think. Bright lights may ______________ a deer for a moment.
What is stun?
300
To be against, resist, object to; to be in direct contrast with. The senators will _______________ the bill.
What is oppose?
300
to whip or strike; to scold; to strap down with rope or cord. A cornered animal may _________________ out in fear. The man bore scars from the cruel ______________.
What is lash?
300
To make a surprise attack from a hidden place. A small force may try to ____________ a larger one.
What is ambush?
300
To give money, effort, or items for a cause; to hand in for publication. Can you ____________ some brownies to our bake sale?
What is contribute?
300
A shortened version of previously published writings; a magazine that publishes such short versions Ex: My parents read a monthly ____________ of international news. also... to understand or grasp an idea; to break down food Ex: You may need time to ____________ the lessons you learned in school this week.
What is digest?
400
showing or having good judgment or reason; aware of. It is only ______________ to wear a warm coat on a cold day.
What is sensible?
400
speed or quickness of motion; overeager action without caution. If you work in ______________, you may make careless mistakes.
What is haste?
400
To be afraid, to fear, or feel deep. Many students ____________ surprise tests. A ____________ of talking in front of others keeps some students from raising their hands in class.
What is dread?
400
To stretch out, make or last longer, to give or offer. Let's ________________ our vacation into September.
What is extend?
400
To set up, start, organize, or bring about; to prove beyond doubt. The teacher will ______________ the rules of the classroom with the students.
What is establish?
500
having value, importance, or worth; good enough for. Many people volunteer to work for a _____________ charity.
What is worthy?
500
Lasting for all time; with no beginning or end; continuing forever; seeming to be endless. Poets write of the _____________ promise of spring.
What is eternal?
500
Very excited or upset; marked by fast, wild, or nervous action. The scene ended with a ___________ search for the lost keys.
What is frantic?
500
To give in or give away; to produce or bring forth. I was forced to ____________ to her logic. They got a good ______________ from the pear trees.
What is yield?
500
This is from Unit 3: Worn out or faded from use or wear; dressed in worn-out clothes; not fair or generous. "The child shivered in the ________________ old coat."
What is shabby (page 29).