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