Vocabulary List 7 Review

Match each word to the correct definition

• an attempt to spoil someone's reputation

• biology

• the study of living organisms

• pillage

• heavy

• grav/griev

• to seize or plunder, especially in war

• calumny

Match each definition to the correct word

• gravity

• life

• upbraid

• force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth

• bio

• to criticize or scold severely

• gregarious

• drawn to the company of others, sociable

Match each definition to the correct word

• superfluous

• exceeding what is necessary

• acumen

• keen insight

• grav/griev

• study of living organisms

• biology

• heavy

Which word means the force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass?

The roots grav/griev mean what?

What is the study of living organisms?

The root ___ means life.

Well, if you're not ___, I don't know why you would want to go to a singles party!

Invading enemy soldiers ___ the homes scattered along the country's border.

The last thing Lindsay wanted was for Lisa to ___ her again about missing the rent payment.