Unit 1 Vocabulary/Word Parts

“Cumbersome” means:

• tiny and light

• heavy and difficult to carry

• soft and feathery

Which is an example of “mal-”?

• Malfunction

• Malenjoy

• Malhappy

The root “trib” would best fit in which sentence?

• I tribbed the ball to my friend.

• I contributed food to the shelter.

• I tribbed the rope tightly.

Which root means “send or let go” and appears in “transmit”?

• mem

• trib

• mit

“Desperate” means:

• calm and patient

• willing to do anything because of great need

• joyful without worry

The prefix “mal-” means:

• good

• bad

• before

“Twist” means:

• to wind or spin around one another

• to walk slowly

• to bend forward

Which is the best antonym for “hostile”?

• friendly

• tired

• hopeful

Which describes “scorched earth”?

• Wet and muddy ground

• Cold frozen dirt

• Land burned by extreme heat

“Forlorn” means:

• hopeful and happy

• confused and tired

• sad, hopeless, and lonely