Vocab 8/28 Bellringer

What is the most likely meaning of "appalling" in this sentence? "The appalling news of the disaster left everyone in shock."

• a loud noise

• continuously, without stopping

• shocking, awful

• detailed; difficult

Match the following prefix to their definition

• across

• dia

• two

• di/du

• again

• counter

• not

• re

• opposite

• in

The hike up the mountain was so ________ that we had to stop several times to catch our breath

What is the synonym of the root word in "Discredit"?

• to have faith in

• to be distrusting

• to ignore

• to analyze

"The clock ticks loudly and incessantly"

Which sentence is the correct translation of the word "Incessantly"?

• The clock ticks loud and pleasant

• The clock ticks loud and blaring

• The clock ticks loud and constant

• The clock ticks loud and in dismay

The crowd's​ (a)   grew louder as the band took the stage, filling the arena with a deafening roar of excitement.

• clamor
• appalling
• strenuous
• inevitable

"The artist spent hours perfecting the intricate details of the painting"

What is the meaning of the word "intricate" used in the sentence?

• Colorful

• Simple

• Complex

• Harsh