Spelling Power Unit 5 Flashcard

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make up for something?

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compensate

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means not dependent on anything else?

Back

independent

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means too attractive to be resisted?

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irresistible

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a race consisting of three different sports?

Back

triathlon

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to take someone into your family?

Back

adopt

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What does 'compensate' mean?

Back

To make up for a loss or deficiency.

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What does 'independent' mean?

Back

Not relying on others for support or authority.

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What does 'irresistible' mean?

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Too attractive or appealing to be resisted.

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What does 'triathlon' refer to?

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A sporting event that consists of three different races, typically swimming, cycling, and running.

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What does 'adopt' mean?

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To take someone else's child into your family and raise them as your own.