Chapter 5 Vocabulary
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Chapter 5 Vocabulary
I am a verb.Synonyms include invade and
charge.Ex: The storm _________(ed) us
with hail and heavy rain.
What word am I?
Ed is totally _________. His philosophy is, “Pay me enough, and I’ll do anything.”
HINT: I am an adjective with 4 syllables.
After I suggested that Monty have fruit for desert instead of chocolate cake, he responded ,”Is that an ________________ to my weight?”
HINT: Synonyms include hint, suggestions and references.
Examples include:“Final resting place”
“Intoxicated”
“Powder room”
HINT: This word is also a noun and has 4 syllables.
Stressed? Try this suggestion to help keep calm.
EX: My sister was so outraged when I accidently dropped and broke her cell phone that nothing I could do or say would _________ her.
Parents should not enforce rules according to their moods. Such ______ discipline only confuses children.
HINT: from Old French arbitraire
The film, with its overused expressions and unimaginative plot, was the most _____ I had ever seen.
HINT: I rhyme with the words fall, doll, and ya’ll.
When an enemy approaches, ground squirrels show _________ behavior. They risk their lives to give alarm calls to nearby relatives.
HINT: Word can end in either suffix, -ism and/or -istic
The involvement of organized crime has _______(ed) many sports, including boxing and horse racing.
HINT: Word is a verb
Headaches are usually harmless, but as part of a __________ including fever and a stiff neck, they may be a sign of a serious illness.
Jet lag is a ___________ resulting from flying long distances; it often includes exhaustion, headaches, and a loss of appetite.
HINT: word is a noun and has 2 syllables