Definitions-Part 1
Definitions-Part 2
Definitions-Part 3
Words in a Sentence
Word Roots
100

To exist in great quantities or numbers/ to be fully supplied or filled. 

What is abound? 

100

To look at something carefully by attention to its parts. 

What is analyze? 

100

The right to vote, or a vote itself. 

What is suffrage? 

100

Sometimes tomato sauce will leave a deep, red stain on plastic containers, and I will have to use the _____________ side of the sponge to eliminate the stain. 

What is abrasive?  

100

This word has the Latin root, "ab" which means "away from" and the Latin root, "temetus" which means "liquor/mead/wine." 

What is "abstemious?" 

200

Showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech or behavior.

What is discreet? 

200

To leave quickly and secretly and hid oneself. 

What is abscond? 

200

To make a firm decision about/to find a solution. 

What is resolve? 

200

Jerry was ___________ in his decision to break-up with his girlfriend who was always yelling at him. 

What is resolute? 

200

This word has the Latin root, "in" which means "intensifier" and the Latin root, "fractum" which means "to break." 

What is "infraction?" 

300
To relieve of blame or obligation; to pardon a sin. 

What is absolve? 

300

To find out something for certain. 

What is ascertain? 

300

A substance for killing plants, especially weeds. 

What is herbicide? 

300

Sometimes people will ____________ upon others' hospitality by staying too late after the party has ended. 

What is infringe? 

300

This word has the Latin root, "pre" which means "before" and "cecidi" which means "to cut." 

What is "precise?" 
400

Saying or writing with much in few words. 

What is concise? 

400

The highest; above the rest. 

What is superlative? 

400

A force or person causing action, especially without being involved or changed by the consequences. 

What is catalyst? 

400

I _________ when people smoke around me. It smells terrible, and it makes me feel the need to tell them that they're not taking very good care of themselves. 

What is abhor? 

400

This word has the Latin root, "super" which means "above" and the Latin root, "fluere" which means "to flow." 

What is "superfluous?" 

500

To make a firm decision about/ to find a solution. 

What is resolve? 

500

Sparing or moderate, especially in eating and drinking. 

What is abstemious? 

500

A violation, especially of the law. 

What is infraction? 

500

 Sometimes, it's hard to ___________ the difference between berries that are safe to eat and poisonous ones. That's why it's important to be very educated before going on extensive camping trips. 

What is discern? 

500
This word has the Latin root, "cata" which means "down from" and the Latin root, "lutos" which means "capable of being united."  

What is "catalyst?"