Groundwork for a Better Vocabulary Ch. 28

What does the word "discard" mean?

• To keep something safe

• To get rid of; to throw away

• To repair something

• To collect items

Which word describes something that is "needed" or "necessary"?

• Tragic

• Juvenile

• Essential

• Sanitary

What is the meaning of "exhibit"?

• To hide something

• To show; to present for others to see

• To destroy

• To ignore

Which word refers to something that is "young" or "not fully grown"?

• Mature

• Miniature

• Juvenile

• Peer

What does "mature" mean?

• Young and playful

• Adult; fully developed

• Small in size

• Dirty and unclean

Which word describes something made on a small scale?

• Miniature

• Sanitary

• Tragic

• Essential

What is a "peer"?

• A person who is older than you

• A person who is on an equal level with another person

• A person who is a teacher

• A person who is a stranger

What does "sanitary" mean?

• Dirty and messy

• Clean; free from dirt or germs

• Dangerous and harmful

• Old and worn out

Which word describes something "terrible" or "very sad"?

• Essential

• Tragic

• Juvenile

• Sanitary

What does "duration" refer to?

• The end of an event

• A period of time; the time during which something exists or happens

• The beginning of a journey

• The size of an object