Wordly Wise 60 Vocab Words - 2014-15

Choose the best two phrases to form a complete sentence: - gradually rises. - twists and turns. - A subsiding path is one that - A devious path is one that

A devious path is one that

Choose two phrases to make a complete sentence: - A predator is - a creature that is easily hurt - something that is imagined - A figment is

A figment is something that is imagined.

Choose the best two phrases to form a complete sentence: - a severe scolding. - a speech of praise. - A supervisor is - A reprimand is

A reprimand is a severe scolding.

Choose two phrase to form a correct sentence: - An agent is - A trek is - something that cannot be explained - something that produces a result

An agent is something that produces a result.

Choose two phrases to form a complete sentence: - a disease that spreads rapidly. - a number that is not exact. - An epidemic is - An agent is

An epidemic is a disease that spreads rapidly

Choose the best two phrases to form a complete sentence: - usually negative or unfortunate, that takes place. - an unwitting insult or injury. - A reprimand is - An incident is an event,

An incident is an event, usually negative or unfortunate, that takes place.

Choose the best two phrases to form a complete sentence: - one that is unintended - A wrathful insult is. - one given as a warning. - An unwitting insult is

An unwitting insult is one that is unintended.

Choose two phrases to form a complete sentence: - you make that person very angry - you act in that person's place - If you infuriate someone, - If you evict someone,

If you infuriate someone, you make that person very angry

Choose the best two phrases to form a complete sentence: - distance from the equator. - letters exchanged between people. - Latitude is - Competence is

Latitude is distance from the equator.

Choose the best phrases to form a complete sentence: - To admonish someone is to - protect that person - To plague someone is to - criticize that person

To admonish someone is to criticize that person.

Choose the best two phrases to form a complete sentence: - To supervise someone is - To antagonize someone is to - make that person angry. - pay no heed to that person.

To antagonize someone is to make that person angry.

Choose the best two phrases to form a complete sentence: - keep them in good condition - consist of them. - To comprise several buildings is to - To acquire several buildings is to

To comprise several buildings is to consist of them.

Choose the best two phrases to form a complete sentence: - open the way for others. - express disagreement. - To muse is to - To pioneer is to

To pioneer is to open the way for others.

Choose the best phrases to form a complete sentence: - To authenticate is to - To scavenge is to - to prove to be a fake. - search for something usable.

To scavenge is to search for something usable.

Choose the best two phrases to form a complete sentence: - To subside is to - do worse than expected. - To muse is to - To sink to a lower level

To subside is to sink to a lower level.

Choose all the answers that best relate to the vocab word: Which of the following is a DEROGATORY remark? a- "You're not smart at all!" b- "It's too expensive." c- "You're a saint." d- "You could do better."

a- "You're not smart at all."

Choose all the best answers that relate to the vocab word: Which of the following might PLAGUE a person? a- a building b- a truck c- a haircut d- an injury

a- a building b- a truck

Choose all the best answers that relate to the vocab word: Which of the following might PLAGUE a person? a- a point of view b- friendship c- a building d-a custom

a- a point of view b- friendship c- a building d-a custom

Choose all the best answers that relate to the vocab word: Which of the following might be VULNERABLE? a- a young child b- a wounded animal c- an undefended city d- a trusting person

a- a young child b- a wounded animal c- an undefended city d- a trusting person

Choose all the best answers that relate to the vocab word: Which of the following can you HEED? a- advice b- a suggestion c- a warning d- a gift

a- advice b- a suggestion c- a warning

Choose all the answers that relate to the vocab word: Which of the following can ABATE? a- anger b- high winds c- silence d- applause

a- anger b- high winds d- applause

Choose all the best answers that relate to the vocab word: Which of the following might PLAGUE a person? a- brown eyes b- bad luck c- money d- time

a- brown eyes c- money

Complete the analogy by choosing the best pair of words whose relationship is the same as the pair of words in capitals: WORK: TOIL:: a- eat: devour b- eat: predator c- eat: lion d- eat: drink

a- eat: devour

Choose all the best answers that relate to the vocab word: Which of the following might a BENEFACTOR do? a- pay your college tuition? b-support a local theater c- make derogatory remarks about you d- give you good advice

a- pay your college tuition? b-support a local theater c- make derogatory remarks about youd- give you good advice

Choose all the answers that relate to the vocab word: Which of the following might be ESTIMATED? a- the cost of repairs b- the height of a hill c- the population of a town d- the number of days in a week

a- the cost of repairs b- the height of a hill c- the population of a town

Choose a vocab word to replace the capitalized phrase: In a special ceremony, the town EXPRESSED ITS GRATITUDE for the heroic act of the firefighter.

ackowledged

Change the following verb into a noun by identifying the root word, then adding the correct suffix. ACQUIRE (Write the verb on the line provided:) a- ence b- sition c- ment

acquisition

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: Homestead Air Force Base in Florida was almost REDUCED TO RUINS in 1992 by Hurricane Andrew.

annihilated

Choose a vocab word to replace the CAPITALIZED phrase: People who are ABLE TO USE GOOD JUDGEMENT are unlikely to be fooled easily.

astute

Complete the analogy by choosing the best pair of words whose relationship is the same as the pair of words in capitals: DELICACY: EAT:: a- jewelry: decorate b- beverage: drink c- food: delicious d- nose: cold

b- beverage: drink

Complete the analogy by choosing the best pair of words whose relationship is the same as the pair of words in capitals: get-together: friendly:: a- confrontation: meeting b- confrontation: hostile c- confrontation: pleasant d- confrontation: peaceful

b- confrontation: hostile

Choose all the best answers that relate to the vocab word: Which of the following might PLAGUE a person? a- hopes b- doubts c- worries d-fears

b- doubts c- worries d-fears

Choose a synonym for the vocab word SHAM: a- weak b- fake c- precise

b- fake

Complete the analogy by choosing the best pair of words whose relationship is the same as the pair of words in capitals: GRACEFUL: UNGAINLY:: a- slow: slower b- flattering: derogatory c- mythical: imaginary d- prior: earlier

b- flattering: derogatory

Choose all the answer that relate best to the vocab word: Which of the following are PREDATORS? a- wolves (carnivores) b- gorillas (herbivores) c- spiders (prey on insects) d- sharks (prey on fish)

b- gorillas

Choose all the best answers that relate to the vocab word: Which of the following might make you AGHAST?? a- seeing a beautiful sunset b- hearing of a terrible accident c- missing a TV show d- receiving good news

b- hearing of a terrible accident

Choose an antonym for precise: a- epidemic b- inaccurate c- angry

b- inaccurate

Choose the best synonym for the word SLAUGHTER: a- figment b- killing c- solitude

b- killing

Change the following verb into a noun by identifying the root word, then adding the correct suffix. RENOVATE (Write the verb on the line provided:) a- ence b- ion c- ment

b- renovatION

Choose all the correct answers related to the vocab word: Which of the following would be IRRELEVANT in judging a student's WRITING? a- the student's age b- the student's name c- the width of the margins d- the color of the ink used

b- the student's name c- the width of the margins d- the color of the ink used

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: An Academy Award is the highest honor Hollywood can GIVE TO a film.

bestow

Choose all the best answers that relate to the vocab word: In which of the following places might you find SOLITUDE? a- a busy airport b- a crowded theater c- a log cabin in Alaska d- an uninhabited island

c- a log cabin in Alaska d- an uninhabited island

Choose all the answers that relate to the vocab word: Which of the following might be considered a TREK? a- a trip to the corner store b- a ride in a hot air balloon c- a walk across Canada d- a plane trip to Europe

c- a walk across Canada

Choose the correct antonym for authentic: a- derogatory b- ungainly c- fake

c- fake

Choose an antonym for the word MYTHICAL: a- impartial b- prior c- real

c- real

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: Joe is too young to play outside without someone WATCHING OVER HIM. a- loathe b- correspond c- supervision d- latitude

c- supervision

Choose the best synonym for the word CAPITUALTED: a- battled b- escaped c- surrendered d- pleaded

c- surrendered

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: The owner never doubted the manager's ABILITY TO DO THE JOB PROPERLY.

competence

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: We feel it is important to WRITE LETTERS TO EACH OTHER now that we live so far apart.

correspond

To agitate water is to a- freeze it b- drink it c- stir it slowly d- churn it violently

d- churn it violently

Choose the best synonym for the word BIAS: a- explain b- teach c- organize d- influence

d- influence

Choose the best antonym for the word ADEQUATE: a- rough b- plain c- unattractive d- insufficient

d- insufficient

Choose the best antonymfor the word CANDID: a- envious b- stingy c- furious d- secretive

d- secretive

A school's enrollment is a- its registration week b- the person in charge of registration c- the number of taachers and employees who work there d- the number of students who are registered there

d- the number of students who are registered there

Complete the analogy by choosing the best pair of words whose relationship is the same as the pair of words in capitals: PLUMAGE: BIRD:: a- wheels: car: b- feather: wings c- water: boat d- scales: reptile

d: scales: reptile

Choose a vocab word to replace the capitalized phrase: Yesterday's tornado in eastern Kansas COMPLETELY RUINED a trailer park.

devastated

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: As far as we know Mars is TOTALLY LACKING IN ANY FORM of life.

devoid

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: While at camp, Carlotta READ WITH EAGERNESS the letters from home.

devoured

Choose a vocab word to replace the capitalized phrase: The people had no right to be there, so they were REMOVED BY FORCE from the house.

evicted

Choose a synonym for authority: agent expert practice

expert

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: Maya Angelou's was one of America's most BRILLIANT AND HIGHLY RESPECTED poets.

illustrious

Choose a vocab word to replace the capitalized phrase: Those called for jury duty are expected to be FAIR AND NOT TO FAVOR EITHER SIDE.

impartial

Choose an antonym for INDUSTRIOUS: irrelevant strong lazy

lazy

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: I was having such a good time I was NOT QUITE WILLING to leave.

loath

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: "Lord, what fools these HUMAN BEINGS be," says Shakespeare's Puck.

mortals

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: Two children are easier to care for than one, HE THOUGHT QUIETLY TO HIMSELF.

mused

Choose the best vocab word to replace the CAPITALIZED phrase: There is some unfinished business left over from a MEETING THAT TOOK PLACE BEFORE THE PRESENT meeting.

prior

Choose the best vocab word to replace the capitalized word: In ancient times, people believed that a volcano's eruption was caused by the TERRIBLE ANGER of the gods.

wrath