CH 1 NOX DERIVATIVES

Equinox Based on the Latin root word, choose the best definition for the following English derivative:

• The time when day and night are equal in length
• The longest day of the year
• A place of balance and peace
• The moon's full phase

Furtive

• Bold and noticeable
• Secretive or sneaky
• Honest and open
• Very generous

Asinine

• Intelligent and thoughtful
• Foolish or silly
• Strong and powerful
• Nervous and shy

Turbulent

• Calm and peaceful
• Rough, disorderly, or stormy
• Smooth and quiet
• Very predictable

Nimious

• Excessive, too much
• Barely enough
• Small and weak
• Balanced and fair

Vineyard

• A field where wheat is grown
• A farm where grapes are cultivated
• A garden of vegetables
• A forest with tall trees

Pauper

• A wealthy landowner
• A poor person
• A traveling merchant
• A young student

Imbibe

• To take in or drink
• To ignore completely
• To write or record
• To give away freely

Sorority

• A group of sisters or women's organization
• A group of fathers
• A school for young children
• A team of athletes

Precaution

• Care taken beforehand to avoid danger
• A careless mistake
• A warning given after an accident
• A sudden surprise