Vocabulary Development 1

The french root remanant means remainder or rest of. What does the word remnant mean?

• large and easily seen

• left over

• surplus and too much

The suffix --able helps the reader determine that the word reliable is-

• an adjective or a descriptive word

• a verb or action

• a proper noun

• a word from a language other than English

Which word does not belong in this group of words?

• imagery

• metaphor

• figurative

• literal

The prefix auto-- helps the reader determine that the word automatically means--

• do it by itself

• do it with assistance

• can't believe it happened

• can't do it again

What does the word violated mean in the sentence below

My desk was violated when the robber yanked the drawer out of it.

• damaged

• solved

• pondered

• discovered

Which definition fits the understanding of the word as it is being used in the sentence below?

Did the player violate the championship guidelines?

• break a rule

• fail to respect human rights

• cause damage

Which definition fits the understanding of the word as it is being used in the sentence below?

My mother violated my privacy by reading through my journal.

• break a rule

• fail to respect human rights

• cause damage

What does the word Jewel mean in the sentence below?

My daughter is a jewel to him. He would do anything for her.

• determined

• persistent

• unbelieveable

• valuable

Which definition best matches the way JEWEL is used in the sentence.

The jewel of his collection is a silver trophy with five all-star signatures on it.

• a precious person

• a valuable object

• a decoration or ornament

We went to the store to find a jewel for the necklace.

• a precious person

• a valuable object

• a decoration or ornament