What does compel mean?
to urge someone to do something
Define diplomatic.
Acting in a way that does not cause offence.
Her stay at the hotel was _______. ( passing through temporarily)
transient
transport
transactional
transfer
What does facilitate mean?
to help do something
What does persist mean?
to keep doing something
Which 'v' adverb means to experience something through someone else - She lived _________ through the stories of others.
vicariously
She seemed genuinely c_ _t_i_e when she apologized. (to feel apologetic, to feel sorry)
contrite
Define 'usurp'
To take control or power by force
What's another word for assume ?
He could only surmice what had happened.
He could only sunrise what had happened.
He could only surprise what had happened.
He could only surmise what had happened.
The invention had a patent so no one could copy it. Define patent...
The right to an invention.
What 'T' noun is used to describe excessive confidence or boldness, often in a reckless way. Example: "She had the t____ to question the strict rules publicly."
Temerity
Which 'O' word completes the sentence? That old iPod is now o____ and unused.
obsolete - outdated, doesn’t exist anymore
What does elated mean?
extremely happy
Define conundrum
a confusing problem
What 'i' word means a tendency to do something - She had an i_______ to read whenever she could.
inclination
What does valiant mean?
brave and courageous
What does 'relinquish' mean? e.g. She decided to relinquish her position as CEO.
to give something up
What does 'adept' mean? E.g. He is adept at solving math problems.
to be good at something
Define 'euphemism' - "Her dog passed away."
A milder way of saying something harsh.
Space and time is _______ (never ending)
interchangeable
international
intermittent
interminable
Define corroborate "The witness was able to corroborate his story."
to confirm what someone else has said
In________ means examining or analyzing your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It involves self-reflection and looking inward to understand yourself better.
introspective
She ______ him to stay and help. (begged)
imported
implored
important
inpared
To feel fondness and have warm memories of something. His childhood toy was (sent______) to him.
sentimental
Obscure has 2 meanings. Name at least one...
1. to hide 2. unusual
What is a clairvoyant?
Someone who can see the future. "The clairvoyant told me I’d be a millionaire."
A signed consent form from your parent or guardian is a ________ for the trip.
prerequirement
prerecording
prerequisite
postrequirement
Which 'P' word means a right or entitlement E.g. It’s the teacher’s p______ to decide class assignments.
prerogative
Something that causes a response or reaction in an organism or system.
explosion
stimulus
stimulate
stimpy
Which 'L' word means clear and easy to understand? - He was ______ and clear in his explanation.
lucid
What does persevere mean?
Keep crying even when difficult.
Keep trying even when easy.
Keep trying even when difficult.
Keep trying even when sleepy.
Which word means behaviour unable to be corrected. The child's behaviour was ______.
encourageable
discourageable
anticourageable
incorrigible
What does 'invaluable' mean? e.g. Her guidance proved invaluable during the project.
extremely useful, precious
She was _______ in sharing her honest opinion. (to be clear and concise)
clairvoyant
candid
candied
conundrum
What does 'sequester' mean? e.g. They decided to sequester the jury during the trial.
to separate from others
What is an affliction?
A medical condition or sickness
Define fortify "The soldiers worked to fortify the walls."
to make stronger
Define someone who is 'transient'.
Someone who is just passing through.
The rich dessert was too _______.
decadent
delicate
decade
descendent
The job was so _______. It was so repetitive!
monotonous
monopoly
same
monotone
What 'R' word means to make something happen - The man was r____ unconscious in the accident.
rendered
What does endorse mean? (They refused to endorse the new candidate in the election.)
to support or agree with
What does 'prudence' mean? (She handled the task with prudence.)
With knowledge
With haste
With caution
With humour
Their _________ meetings were kept secret. (secretive)
intestine
clueless
clowndestine
clandestine
Which 'P' word means 'creates a lot'? The p_____ author published several books a year.
prolific
What does mundane mean?
dull, uninteresting or boring
The library may _______ your membership for bad behaviour. ( to take back, to cancel )
relinquish
revoke
refrain
return
Define 'Assiduously'
Showing great effort.
What does illustrious mean?
Well known, at the top of your game