NorthStar 3 - Unit #4 - Progress Check #5

Match the following words with their definitions.

• something becomes smaller in size, amount, degree, importance.

• excessive

• intending to mislead or trick.

• Euphemism

• an indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant.

• Deceptive

• too much; more than is reasonabl.

• Reduction

​ (a)   is a language that has more than one meaning.

​ (b)   means snugly warm and comfortable.

​ (c)   means classic; of excellent quality and from a past era.

• Doublespeak (n)
• Cozy (adj)
• Vintage (adj)

​ (a)   refers to the work that is done to keep something in good condition.

​ (b)   is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.

​ (c)   means full of life or energy.

• Maintenance (n)
• Connotation (n)
• Vibrant (adj)

Complete the following sentences with the superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. The cheetah is ________(fast) land animal.

Complete the following sentences with the superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. He is ________(funny) person I've ever met.

Complete the following sentences with the superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. That was ________(delicious) pizza I've ever tasted.

Complete the following sentences with the superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. She is ________(smart) student in our class.

Complete the following sentences with the superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. That roller coaster was ________(scary) ride I've ever been on.

Complete the following sentences with the superlative form of the adjective in parentheses.

It was ________(far) distance I've ever traveled.

1. Fill in the blank with the correct comparative form of the adverb in parentheses.

2. She does not study _______(diligently) his classmates. (not equal)