Archer Vocab 4/21/24

What does the word compensate mean as it is used in this sentence?

I was compensated for my work when I received my check in the mail.

• to sell for more money

• to make up for; to repay for services

• to get excited for

• to quit the next day

What does the word erratic mean as it is used in this sentence?

The man was acting erratic as he screamed and yelled at people when he walked down the street.

• to be silly in public

• curious or wondering about many things

• exhausted or tired after a long day

• not regular of consistent; different from what is ordinary or expected

What does the word fortify mean as it is used in this sentence?

We had to fortify our soldiers by having them go through intense training to prepare for the war.

• to strengthen, build up

• to make weaker

• to send home

• to go on a long trip

What does the word illegible mean as it is used in this sentence?

The student's handwriting was so illegible the teacher could not read a single word of it.

• fancy and extraordinary

• tiny

• difficult or impossible to read

• large and bold

What does the word mediocre mean as it is used in this sentence?

The food at the restaurant was just mediocre, nothing we would go back soon for.

• average, ordinary

• delicious

• extravagant and different

• unique and exotic

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:

I was ________ for my work when I received my check in the mail.

• erratic

• compensated

• illegible

• fortified

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:

The man was acting _______ as he screamed and yelled at people when he walked down the street.

• mediocre

• illegible

• erratic

• compensated

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:

We had to _______our soldiers by having them go through intense training to prepare for the war.

• compensate

• illegible

• erratic

• fortify

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:

The student's handwriting was so ______ the teacher could not read a single word of it.

• illegible

• mediocre

• erratic

• fortify

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:

The food at the restaurant was just _______, nothing we would go back soon for.

• compensate

• illegible

• mediocre

• erratic