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SSAT - Words

Total questions: 491

Worksheet time: 4hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Evolution

a)

an unrolling or the development of something

b)

a complete turning-over or a great change

c)

o turn like a top

d)

a turning device on which food is cooked

2.

Revolution

a)

a complete turning-over or a great change

b)

an unrolling or the development of something

c)

winding or full of folds

d)

book, scroll, or roll of paper or the turning from loud to soft

3.

Vault

a)

a room with a curved ceiling

b)

flowing speech which turns in many directions

c)

a round building

d)

round or rounded out

4.

Voluble

a)

flowing speech which turns in many directions

b)

book, scroll, or roll of paper or the turning from loud to soft

c)

winding or full of folds

d)

a turning device on which food is cooked

5.

Volume

a)

book, scroll, or roll of paper or the turning from loud to soft

b)

flowing speech which turns in many directions

c)

winding or full of folds

d)

an unrolling or the development of something

6.

Voluminous

a)

winding or full of folds

b)

book, scroll, or roll of paper or the turning from loud to soft

c)

flowing speech which turns in many directions

d)

a room with a curved ceiling

7.

an unrolling; the development of something

(a)  

8.

easily turning, flowing speech

(a)  

9.

book, scroll, roll of paper

(a)  

10.

a room with a ceiling curved like a wheel

(a)  

11.

winding, full of many folds

(a)  

12.

a total turning-over, a great change

(a)  

13.
Convoluted
a)
difficult problem requiring a decision
b)
wound up upon itself; coiled; twisted
c)
unable to be terminated
d)
a feeling of uncertainty 
14.
Which of the following means to conquer?
a)
tract
b)
vinc/vince
c)
struct
d)
memor
15.
not able to be conquered
a)
convincible
b)
invincible
c)
retract
d)
detract
16.
to conquer; to make someone agree with
a)
convince
b)
convincable
c)
extract
d)
extractable
17.
able to be conquered; able to be made to agree with
a)
convince
b)
convincible
c)
contraction
d)
extraction
18.
The attorney tried to __________________ the jury that the defendant was not guilty.
a)
extract
b)
retract
c)
convince
d)
convinced
19.
The brave troops were trained to march forth into battle as though they were ______________.
a)
convincible
b)
invincible
c)
retractable
d)
contracted
20.
Most people are ______________________ when presented with reliable facts.
a)
invincible
b)
convincible
c)
extractible
d)
retractible
21.

the complete path that an electric current travels along

a)

cyclical

b)

cycle

c)

circumference

d)

circuit

22.

a set of events or actions that happen again and again in the same order; a repeating series of events or actions

a)

circuit

b)

cyclone

c)

cyclical

d)

cycle

23.

an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm with very high winds that turn around in an area of low pressure

a)

tornado

b)

thunderstorn

c)

central

d)

cyclone

24.

to get around something in a clever and sometimes dishonest way

a)

cyclone

b)

circumstance

c)

circumvent

d)

eccentric

25.

when two or more objects share the same center point

a)

concentric

b)

circumference

c)

central

d)

cycle

26.

happening again and again in the same order; happening in cycles

a)

cycle

b)

cyclical

c)

circuit

d)

eccentric

27.

tending to act in strange or unusual ways

a)

circumvent

b)

central

c)

concentric

d)

eccentric

28.

the length of a line that goes around a circle or other round shape

a)

cyclone

b)

cyclical

c)

circumference

d)

circumvent

29.

a condition that surrounds or causes an event to happen

a)

cyclone

b)

circumstance

c)

circumvent

d)

central

30.

located in the center of a thingor place

a)

circumference

b)

circle

c)

center

d)

central

31.

Noah attempted to ________ the no hats rule at school by wearing a sun visor.

a)

rejuvenate

b)

convene

c)

circumvent

32.

The parade route included the _______________ of the large water fountain downtown.

a)

convention

b)

circumvention

c)

intervention

33.

The bus driver was forced to _________ when two passengers began shouting at each other.

a)

convene

b)

intervene

c)

circumvent

d)

The bu

34.

With the enemy in the valley, it was easy to take a ____________ approach to defeat them.

a)

convent

b)

circumventive

c)

juvenile

35.

The ageing beauty queen was hopeful that cosmetic surgery would ________ her looks.

a)

rejuvenate

b)

circumvent

c)

intervene

36.

A nun lives in a __________, while a monk lives in a monastery.

a)

convention

b)

circumvention

c)

convent

37.

The mother thought her teen daughter's temper tantrum in public showed ___________ behavior.

a)

convene

b)

circumventive

c)

juvenile

38.

Scientists from all over the world attended the annual ________.

a)

convention

b)

intervention

c)

circumvention

39.

Without the lawyer's _________, an innocent person would have gone to jail.

a)

convention

b)

intervention

c)

circumvention

40.

"This book is awesome," said Lily, so she decided to ____________ a group for a book discussion.

a)

convene

b)

intervene

c)

circumvent

41.

Young

a)

JUVEN

b)

VENE/VENT

42.

Come

a)

JUVEN

b)

VENE/VENT

43.

With, together

a)

circum-

b)

con-

c)

inter-

d)

re-

44.

Back, again

a)

circum-

b)

con-

c)

inter-

d)

re-

45.

An action or process; state, quality, act

a)

-ate

b)

-ile

c)

-ion

d)

-ive

46.

To make, to act; one who, that which

a)

-ate

b)

-ile

c)

-ion

d)

-ive

47.
a powerful vehicle that pulls farm machines and hauls heavy loads
a)
abstract
b)
subtract
c)
tractor
d)
attract
48.
pulled away from direct relation to anything
a)
retraction
b)
abstract
c)

extract

d)
subtract
49.

to pull into something

a)

protract

b)

traction

c)

distract

d)

attract

50.

to pull together to make smaller in size or bulk

a)

contract

b)

tractor

c)

abstract

d)

attract

51.
to pull a person's attention in another direction
a)
traction
b)
subtract
c)
attract
d)
distract
52.
to pull out; to make something take longer
a)
abstract
b)
retraction
c)
contract
d)
protract
53.
a statement or promise that is pulled back or taken back
a)
traction
b)
retraction
c)
distract
d)
attract
54.
to pull some out, therefore having less left over
a)
tractor
b)
retraction
c)
subtract
d)
contract
55.
a pull to the arm or leg muscles to bring a bone back into place when it is dislocated or fractured
a)
traction
b)
protract
c)
contract
d)
retraction
56.
to pull out by force
a)
extract
b)
abstract
c)

protract

d)
subtraction
57.
What is the meaning of the stem tract?
a)
draw/pull
b)
face
c)
make/made
d)
life
58.

to twist

(a)  

59.

not direct or straightforward

(a)  

60.

to respond critically or sarcastically

(a)  

61.

to wrongly or illegally force someone to comply with a demand

(a)  

62.

to roll; to turn

(a)  

63.

talkative; given to rapid, abundant speech

(a)  

64.

to unfold; to develop or change gradually

(a)  

65.

having too many twists and turns; overly complicated

(a)  

66.

to turn

(a)  

67.

to fall back into an old condition

(a)  

68.

to undermine; to corrupt

(a)  

69.

To wipe out; to destroy completely

a)

inconsistent

b)

fluke

c)

deceitfult

d)

exterminate

70.

In order for the Navy Seals to be able to rescue the soldier caught behind enemy line, they conducted a ____________ operation.

a)

exterminate

b)

covert

c)

sensible

d)

inconsistent

71.

A backpack is used to ________________________ your laptop, books and pencils.

a)

detain

b)

contain

c)

abstain

d)

retain

72.

I lost my ___________________, but hopefully, the orthodontist will make me a new one.

a)

retainer

b)

container

c)

detention

d)

tendon

73.

I want to eat the whole bag of Halloween candy, but I will ___________________ because I know it will make my stomach hurt.

a)

abstain

b)

contain

c)

patent

d)

retain

74.
tenacious
a)
to hold on to your car
b)
to hold on to your homework
c)
to hold on to your papers
d)
 hold strongly to your beliefs
75.
detain
a)
to hold away and lock up
b)
to hold away and let go free
c)
to hold away and take 
d)
to hold away and charge money
76.
If you ever cross the border into another country, then you will see the border control agents doing this to people and vehicles. 
a)
spectacles
b)
inspecting
c)
retrospective
d)
introspection
77.
These people at the baseball game organized a giant "wave."
a)
spectators
b)
spectacles
c)
perspectives
d)
circumspect
78.
Sometimes it's hard to do this when you are involved in the situation. 
a)
introspection
b)
spectacle
c)
circumspect
d)
speculate
79.
The character in the story wore a pair of theses to help him read the magic spells. 
a)
retrospectives
b)
respect
c)
perspectives
d)
spectacles
80.
What should you always show to your parents? 
a)
introspection
b)
circumspection
c)
inspections
d)
respect
81.
Your opinion on a decision without listening to others will probably only reflect your what? 
a)
circumspect
b)
inspection
c)
perspective
d)
spectacles
82.
What are you practicing when you think hard about why you are sad or happy? 
a)
introspection
b)
circumspection
c)
inspection
d)
spectacles
83.
In the courtroom, the jury thinks before acting. How do we describe this? 
a)
circumspect
b)
introspect
c)
retrospect
d)
inspect
84.
This is also sometimes described by adults as "making a scene." 
a)
spectacle
b)
introspection
c)
spectacles
d)
spectators
85.

consistent (adj)

a)

- always acting or behaving in the same way; of the same good quality; continuing to happen or develop in the same way

b)

- showing little or no change, action, or progress

c)

- not moving; staying in one place or position; not changing

d)

- always changing or behaving differently; not of the same good quality; not continuing to happen or developing in a different way

86.
insist (v)
a)
- to demand that something happen or that someone do something; to say something in a way that is very forceful and does not allow disagreement
b)
: To move lightly through the air
c)
: To begin to grow
d)
to not care if somethig happens or not
87.
persistence (n)
a)
- the quality that allows someone to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other people
b)
: A pleasant and usually sweet scent or smell
c)
: A small hill
d)
- the act of proving that a person is guilty of a crime in a court of law; a strong belief or opinion; the feeling of being sure that what you believe or say is true
88.

I ............................ that you tell me what you were told by the Headmaster.

a)

insist

b)

persist

89.

She should ............................ that they pay her something towards the upkeep of the house.

a)

insist

b)

persist

90.

If he ............................ in eating that rubbish, then he's definitely going to put on weight.

a)

insists

b)

persists

91.

Normally they just let us leave early but sometimes they ............................ that we stay on late.

a)

insist

b)

persist

92.

They really should ............................ that they continue the lessons, as they've been paid for now.

a)

insist

b)

persist

93.

I think you should ............................ in asking for the repayment as it's not fair that they don't give it to you.

a)

insist

b)

persist

94.
v. to stop; discontinue
a)
feign
b)
desist
c)
chafe
d)
glean
95.
The police ordered the rioters to immediately ______ from further protests.
a)
desist
b)
glean
c)
chafe
d)
feign
96.
Synonym: cease; end 
Antonym: begin; start
a)
desist
b)
glean
c)
feign
d)
chafe
97.
to stand back
a)
resist
b)
desist
c)
reject
d)
disrupt
98.
to stand down
a)
desist
b)
resist
c)
detract
d)
repress
99.

The country's leader warned the Western nation to _______ from interfering in international conflicts or face nuclear consequences.

a)

Opaque

b)

Expedite

c)

Adorn

d)

Desist

100.

What is the meaning of the root serv?

a)

save, keep

b)

sweet

c)

move

d)

eye

101.

Which word is NOT an example of the root serv?

a)

conserve

b)

unconserve

c)

perserve

d)

reservation

102.

Which word would complete the sentence correctly?


We must __________ our natural resources for future generations.

a)

conserve

b)

conservatory

c)

preserve

d)

reservation

103.

Which word would complete the sentence correctly?


We can hold the dinner __________ for you until next Friday.

a)

conserve

b)

conservatory

c)

preserve

d)

reservation

104.

Which word has this definition?


(n.) a room with a glass roof and walls and used as a greenhouse

a)

conserve

b)

conservatory

c)

preserve

d)

reservation

105.

To state positively, often without proof

a)

evade

b)

assert

c)

clarify

d)

resemble

106.

to cut into two pieces

a)

bisect

b)

dissect

c)

section

d)

trisect

e)

I don't know

107.
to cut apart for the purposes of investigation
a)
dissect
b)
sectional
c)
transect
d)
vivisection
108.
a class of small arthropod animals that has three separate sections to their bodies: head, thorax, abdomen
a)
insect
b)
sector
c)
bisect
d)
sectional
109.
the point at which two lines or roads meet and cut across each other
a)
intersection
b)
insect
c)
dissect
d)
trisect
110.
the point at which two lines or roads meet and cut across each other
a)
intersection
b)
insect
c)
dissect
d)
trisect
111.
a separate part of something
a)
section
b)
insect
c)
sectional
d)
sector
112.
a couch that is made up of separate pieces
a)
sectional
b)
sector
c)
section
d)
dissect
113.
a separate part of a society, group, or area
a)
sector
b)
bisect
c)
trisect
d)
section
114.
to cut across something
a)
transect
b)
bisect
c)
dissect
d)
trisect
115.
to cut into three separate pieces
a)
trisect
b)
bisect
c)
sectional
d)
vivisection
116.
surgery on living animals; medical research involves cutting into living animals to study organs, tissues, or diseases
a)
vivisection
b)
trisect
c)
insect
d)
bisect
117.
sloppy writing that is hard to read
a)
scribble
b)
inscription
c)
postscript
d)
scribe
118.
a person who writes things down
a)
script
b)
describe
c)
transcribe
d)
scribe
119.
a piece of paper written by a doctor that lets you get medicine from a pharmacy
a)
script
b)
scribe
c)
prescription
d)
inscription
120.
P.S.; a short bit of writing added after a letter is finished
a)
script
b)
prescription
c)
describe
d)
postscript
121.
a piece of writing; a book
a)
subscription
b)
manuscript
c)
scribble
d)
transcribe
122.
a short dedication written in a book or engraved on something, such as a coin or monument
a)
describe
b)
scribe
c)
inscription
d)
scribble
123.
to say or write down how something or someone looks; to use adjectives in writing 
a)
script
b)
inscription
c)
manuscript
d)
describe
124.
The root SCRIB/SCRIPT means: 
a)
carry
b)
write
c)
hand 
d)
send 
125.
to write down or record; to translate
a)
transcribe
b)
scribble
c)
script
d)
postscript
126.
a written agreement to buy and read a magazine or newspaper for a set period of time
a)
scribble
b)
subscription
c)
inscription
d)
transcribe
127.
a set of papers with writing that will be read and acted out
a)
postscript
b)
prescription
c)
scribe
d)
script
128.
He had to ___ three flights of stairs to reach his apartment.
a)
transcend
b)
ascend
c)
condescend
d)
descendent
129.
It is disrespectful to speak to someone in a ___ tone.
a)
synchronized
b)
chronological
c)
condescending
d)
transcending
130.
The skiers ___ the slippery slopes before riding the ski lift back up to the top of the mountain.
a)
transcended
b)
ascended
c)
chronicled
d)
descended
131.
You are a ___ of your grandparents.
a)
chronicle
b)
traction
c)
chronic
d)
descendent
132.
The athlete hoped the increased training would allow him to ___ Olympic records.
a)
transcend
b)
chronicle
c)
ascend
d)
synchronize
133.
The word ________ comes from the Latin words inter (between) and rumpere (to break).
a)
interrupt
b)
corrupt
c)
rupture
d)
erupted
134.
Teething babies cry because the incoming teeth ________ the gums!
a)
rupture
b)
corrupt
c)
interrupt
d)
disruptive
135.
Carlyn frequently got in trouble for being ________ to students around her.
a)
disruptive
b)
erupted
c)
interrupt
d)
rupture
136.
The painting shows Mt. Vesuvius before it ________ and buried the city.
a)
erupted
b)
rupture
c)
corrupt
d)
disruptive
137.
The _________ judge accepted bribe money and handed down lenient sentences.
a)
corrupt
b)
erupted
c)
interrupt
d)
rupture
138.
Synonyms or Antonyms?
corrupt/honest
a)
synonyms
b)
antonyms
139.
Synonyms or Antonyms?
disruptive/unruly
a)
synonyms
b)
antonyms
140.
Synonyms or Antonyms?
erupt/explode
a)
synonyms
b)
antonyms
141.
Synonyms or Antonyms?
interrupt/interfere
a)
synonyms
b)
antonyms
142.
Synonyms or Antonyms?
rupture/mend
a)
synonyms
b)
antonyms
143.
True or False?
Sheila spend over $50 for her corrupt mountain bike with the chrome wheels.
a)
True
b)
False
144.
True or False?
The dogs' incessant barking at night is disruptive to my sleep.
a)
True
b)
False
145.
True or False?
There is a geyser at Yellowstone that will only erupt every few hours.
a)
True
b)
False
146.
True or False?
Sometimes the weather service will interrupt a television show for a warning.
a)
True
b)
False
147.
True or False?
It took Ellie six weeks to rupture some time and edit her final paper.
a)
true
b)
false
148.
apple:: rotten
public official::________
a)
corrupt
b)
erupted
c)
interrupt
d)
rupture
149.
systematic:: orderly
________::disorderly
a)
disruptive
b)
corrupt
c)
erupted
d)
rupture
150.
nice::wait patiently
rude::_________
a)
interrupt
b)
corrupt
c)
rupture
d)
erupted
151.
bones::break
appendixes::________
a)
rupture
b)
corrupt
c)
disruptive
d)
interrupt
152.

What does the Latin prefix rupt mean?

a)

self

b)

over

c)

under

d)

burst

153.

abrupt means...

a)

flexible

b)

unexpected

c)

confusing

d)

difficult

154.

disrupt means...

a)

to cause a disease

b)

to cause understanding

c)

to cause confusion

d)

too cause pain

155.

To interrupt means...

a)

to break into someone's conversation

b)

to karate chop a carrot

c)

to remain silent

d)

to break into a house

156.

A disruption is...

a)

something that makes someone burst into song

b)

something that is uplifting

c)

something that breaks someone's concentration

d)

something that helps you concentrate

157.

One day a large hawk flew into the room, grabbed a 6th grader in its talons, and took her to Hawk's Hollow. Wow! It really did what to the class?

a)

corrupted

b)

disrupted

c)

ruptured

d)

interrupted

158.

Our language arts lesson came to an _________________________ end when the mother ship came and beamed up the teacher to her home planet.

a)

interrupted

b)

abrupt

c)

happy

d)

sad

159.

An loud fan created a __________________ and was quickly escorted from the game.

a)

pandemonium

b)

corruption

c)

disruption

d)

eruption

160.

What do reg, rig, and rect mean?

a)

rule, straight, right

b)

to carry

c)

put, place

d)

to break, burst

161.

The king’s (a)   consisted of peasants and nobles.

162.

The athlete follows a daily (a)   of strenuous exercise, nutritious foods, and plentiful sleep.

163.

The servant screamed (a)   when he found the dead king.

164.

Soldiers stand (a)   to show respect for themselves and others.

165.

The man walked in a (a)   manner as if he were royalty.

166.

The man received a harsh punishment for not obeying the

(a)   of his ruler.

167.

The geometry question dealt with the right angles of the parallelogram, or (a)   , instead of those of a square.

168.

The king’s (a)   consisted of silk pants and a fur cape.

169.

We questioned his (a)   when he lied about the king.

170.

The (a)   were the rulers of the church in the kingdom.

171.

The root word PORT means:

a)

to write

b)

water

c)

carry

d)

life

172.

If a country does not have a particular item, they may do this to get the item into their country.

a)

export

b)

report

c)

support

d)

import

173.

A CD player you can carry around is this.

a)

portfolio

b)

portable

c)

transport

d)

portage

174.

“Good morning, class. Today we will begin writing the facts that will share information with everyone about the different animals that live in Australia.” What will the children write?

a)

reports

b)

deports

c)

portfolios

d)

exports

175.

A pedestal that allows the heavy marble statue to be on display at the museum does which of the following for the statue?

a)

reports

b)

supports

c)

exports

d)

imports

176.

“Thank you, Marco, for carrying all of my bags so far!” What is Marco’s job?

a)

portfolio

b)

porter

c)

exporter

d)

deporter

177.

A country that produces more of a supply than it needs will often do this with the product to make money.

a)

export

b)

import

c)

support

d)

deport

178.

An artist usually carries his or her original sketches on a job interview in one of these.

a)

portage

b)

report

c)

importer

d)

portfolio

179.

What do buses, trains, and other vehicles do to people?

a)

import

b)

deport

c)

transport

d)

export

180.

Unfortunately, there are people who will be _____________________ if they are in the United States illegally.

a)

portage

b)

deported

c)

imported

d)

exported

181.

The boat was moved from one lake to another over this.

a)

export

b)

portfolio

c)

portage

d)

deport

182.

The state of Florida makes so many oranges that it (a)   some to other states.

183.

The state of Arizona (a)   maple syrup from the state of Vermont.

184.

Someday, there may be a (a)   laptop computer for every student at school.

185.

It is polite to tip the (a)   for carrying your luggage to your room.

186.

How will we ever (a)   this huge bed to the other side of the country when we move?

187.

The construction crew had to make sure the posts could ______ the weight of the deck.

a)

support

b)

portable

c)

deport

d)

transport

188.

What does the prefix Port mean?

a)

Carry

b)

Throw

c)

Hand

d)

Feet

189.

To carry something from one place to another

a)

Report

b)

Porter

c)

Transport

d)

Import

190.

To carry the weight of something

a)

Support

b)

Transport

c)

Portage

d)

Export

191.

A collection of writing that carries information to be shared again with someone new

a)

Support

b)

Porter

c)

Import

d)

Report

192.

A case for carrying loose papers

a)

Support

b)

Import

c)

Portfolio

d)

Export

193.

An attendant who carries travelers' luggage for them

a)

Report

b)

Porter

c)

Transport

d)

Import

194.

The route over which boats and supplies are carried overland from one lake or river to another

a)

Portfolio

b)

Portable

c)

Support

d)

Portage

195.

Capable of being easily carried

a)

Portable

b)

Portage

c)

Report

d)

Porter

196.

To carry into the country

a)

Support

b)

Import

c)

Inport

d)

Portfolio

197.

To carry out of the country

a)

Export

b)

Import

c)

Portable

d)

Support

198.

To carry or send away from a country; to banish

a)

Portage

b)

Import

c)

Deport

d)

Porter

199.

Which word is a synonym to teleport?

a)

vacate

b)

relocate

c)

deduce

d)

align

200.

pose/posit

a)

place, put

b)

with or together

c)

out, away, from

d)

state, quality, act

201.
to place something where it can be seen; to put in an unprotected situation
a)
expose
b)
composition
c)
deposit
d)
opposition
202.
the act of resistance or action against
a)
imposition
b)
composition
c)
deposit
d)
opposition
203.
an arrangement or putting together of parts
a)
imposition
b)
composition
c)
deposit
d)
opposition
204.
to put down or in a safe place
a)
imposition
b)
composition
c)
deposit
d)
opposition
205.
an excessive or unjust burden placed on someone
a)
imposition
b)
composition
c)
deposit
d)
opposition
206.
The candidate faced the strong _________ in a debate.
a)
imposition
b)
composition
c)
deposit
d)
opposition
207.
Lucy won first place for her musical __________.
a)
expose
b)
composition
c)
deposit
d)
opposition
208.
During the lie detector test, Henry's secrets were _______.
a)
exposed
b)
composition
c)
deposited
d)
opposition
209.
out, away, from
a)
com-
b)
de-
c)
ex-
d)
im-
210.
to, toward, against
a)
op-
b)
de-
c)
com-
d)
im-
211.
in, into; not
a)
op-
b)
de-
c)
com-
d)
im-
212.
with, together
a)
op-
b)
de-
c)
com-
d)
ex-
213.
place, put
a)
pose/posit
b)
de-
c)
com-
d)
ex-
214.
What are the morphemes for "fold?"
a)
pon, pos
b)
plic, ploy, ply, plex
c)
pend, pens
d)
pet, peat
215.

to fold many details together

a)

complicate

b)

duplicate

c)

implicate

d)

appliance

216.

implication

a)

an idea mixing in with another idea

b)

to become mixed up

c)

the act of folding back

d)

things copied again

217.

perplexity

a)

an idea mixing in with another idea

b)

in a manner mixed up

c)

the act of folding back

d)

anything that enfolds thoroughly

218.

to make a connection to

a)

reply

b)

apply

c)

imply

d)

duplex

219.

a condition of having many or multiple connections

a)

replication

b)

complexity

c)

multiplicity

d)

explicit

220.

people seeking association in a job or group

a)

multipliers

b)

replica

c)

applicant

d)

applicants

221.

explicit

a)

to fold back

b)

mixing in together

c)

fully expressed or unfolded

d)

making a two-fold copy of

222.

anything copied again

a)

replica

b)

implication

c)

explicit

d)

preplexing

223.

not able to be folded out to clarity

a)

inexplicable

b)

explicable

c)

duplication

d)

replication

224.

to make a two-fold copy of; the act of copying

a)

explicate

b)

complicate

c)

duplicate

d)

pliable

225.

calm; undisturbed

a)

gratuitous

b)

placid

c)

intemperate

d)

complacent

226.

The meaning of plac...

a)

to please

b)

pleaing, earning thanks or thankful

c)

to teach

d)

to temper, to make less severe

227.

satisfied with a situation

a)

complacent

b)

placid

c)

docile

d)

imtemperate

228.

too simplistic or easy

a)

proficient

b)

remiss

c)

destitute

d)

facile

229.

something that has a positive mental effect but no physical effect

a)

ingrate

b)

doctrine

c)

placebo

d)

adherent

230.

Complacent

a)

adjective

b)

noun

c)

verb

231.

placebo

a)

adjective

b)

noun

c)

verb

232.

placid

a)

adjective

b)

noun

c)

verb

233.
VERB
to ease someone's or something's anger; to calm
a)
placate
b)
hanker
c)
laud 
d)
tremor
234.

What does the Latin Root pens/pend mean?

a)

jump

b)

tall

c)

hang

d)

strong

235.

to cause to stop temporarily; to defer to a later time

a)

suspend

b)

suspense

c)

appendix

d)

pending

236.

hanging from a fixed point to swing freely to and fro

a)

appendix

b)

pensive

c)

suspend

d)

pendulum

237.

something that tells you additional information about the topic of a book

a)

pensive

b)

appendix

c)

suspend

d)

suspense

238.

pleasant excitement as to a decision or outcome

a)

suspend

b)

suspense

c)

pensive

d)

pending

239.

not yet decided; being in continuance

a)

pending

b)

appendix

c)

pensive

d)

suspend

240.

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

a)

pending

b)

suspense

c)

pendulum

d)

pensive

241.

After three major accidents, the company decided to _____________ her insurance.

a)

suspense

b)

pendulum

c)

suspend

d)

appendix

242.

The air was filled with ________ before the judge announced the winner.

a)

suspend

b)

appendix

c)

suspense

d)

pending

243.

The ___________ on our Grandfather clock is very large and heavy.

a)

suspend

b)

pensive

c)

pending

d)

pendulum

244.

The boy used the __________ in his book to learn more about his history project topic.

a)

appendix

b)

pendulum

c)

pensive

d)

pending

245.

The real estate agent confirmed the sale of the house was ___________.

a)

pensive

b)

appendix

c)

suspense

d)

pending

246.

When mom is in a __________ mood, she does not share her thoughts readily.

a)

pendulum

b)

pensive

c)

appendix

d)

suspend

247.
expenses
a)
Money you pay out to buy things
b)
Money you use to steal things
c)
Money you take from your friends
d)
Money you find on the floor at Stehlik
248.
depend
a)
To hang down and find money at Stehlik
b)
To hang down and throw a ball
c)
To hang from your head on your toes
d)
To hang down from or rely on for support
249.
pendant
a)
A string you found at Stehlik
b)
A necklace you threw at someone
c)
A necklace that hangs from the throat
d)
A test you cheated on at Stehlik
250.
appendix
a)
An organ you dissected from a frog
b)
An organ that hangs on to the body
c)
An organ that you drew on paper
d)
An organ that you saw on a movie
251.
pendulum
a)
A brick you put gum on
b)
A paper you write on
c)
A rock that you throw into the river
d)
A weight that hangs from a clock and swings
252.
suspenseful
a)
Full of suspense or anticipation
b)
Full of laughter a playfulness
c)
Full of crying like a drama queen
d)
Full of running at Stehlik
253.
dispenser
a)
Something that you throw in the restroom
b)
Something that weighs out items
c)
Something that you use to write with
d)
Something you take from someone
254.
compensate
a)
To take 100 pencils away from someone
b)
To find money on the floor at Stehlik
c)
To steal money from someone
d)
To pay money for someone’s work
255.
indispensable
a)
Person who you cannot do without; not capable of being disregarded
b)
A person you take advantage of 
c)
A person you do not speak to
d)
A person you cheat from on a test
256.
independent
a)
Not relying on others for support
b)
Calling your mommy every time you get in trouble
c)
Calling the principal to tell on the teacher
d)
Calling the police when your sister makes you mad
257.

pel, pulse

a)

drag, pull

b)

push

c)

jump

d)

run

258.

disgusting; tending to drive off; offensive

a)

repel

b)

repulsive

c)

impel

d)

expel

259.

a substance used to drive away insects or animals

a)

impulsive

b)

repellent

c)

dispel

d)

compel

260.

to drive back; to ward off or keep away

a)

expel

b)

impulse

c)

pulsate

d)

repel

261.

to drive back; to ward off or keep away

a)

expel

b)

impulse

c)

pulsate

d)

repel

262.

to vibrate; beat; forced to produce short bursts

a)

pulsate

b)

propel

c)

impel

d)

expel

263.

to force to move forward; to drive onward

a)

dispel

b)

propel

c)

expel

d)

dispel

264.

a sudden urge that drives someone into action

a)

impulse

b)

repellent

c)

repulsive

d)

compel

265.

to force or drive out; to force to leave

a)

expel

b)

repel

c)

propel

d)

repellent

266.

to force someone to do something; to drive someone into action

a)

dispel

b)

expel

c)

compel

d)

repulsive

267.

Spell correctly:

a)

repullsive

b)

repulseve

c)

repulsive

d)

repulsiv

268.

Spell correctly:

a)

compele

b)

commpel

c)

compell

d)

compel

269.

Spell correctly:

a)

repellent

b)

repelente

c)

repelelent

d)

repelent

270.

Spell correctly:

a)

expell

b)

exxpel

c)

expel

d)

exppel

271.

Spell correctly:

a)

repele

b)

ripel

c)

reppel

d)

repel

272.

Spell correctly:

a)

impulse

b)

impulsse

c)

impullse

d)

impuls

273.

Spell correctly:

a)

proopel

b)

propele

c)

propel

d)

propeel

274.

Spell correctly:

a)

pulse

b)

pulsate

c)

pulsat

d)

pullsate

275.
To Push through air and keep a plane in the air.
a)
Propeller
b)
Teller
c)
Keller
d)
Pomeller
276.
To drive something away.
a)
Omellent
b)
Repellent
c)
Critellent
d)
sumellent
277.
To push back by law.
a)
Supelled
b)
Itelled
c)
Butelled
d)
Expelled
278.
To be driven with great feeling.
a)
Kell
b)
Teal
c)
Meal
d)
Appeal
279.
Driving or pushing in and out.
a)
Pulse
b)
Tulse
c)
Sulse
d)
Culse
280.
To drive something back or away.
a)
Remulsive
b)
Repulsive
c)
Impulsive
d)
Retulsive
281.
To push something in quickly.
a)
Impulsive
b)
Remulsive
c)
Retulsive
d)
Prepulsive
282.
To be driven with great feeling and obsession.
a)
Introulsive
b)
Remulsive
c)
Inclusive
d)
Compulsive
283.

"You should forget all the rumors and only listen to the facts." "What should you do with the rumors?"

a)

Dispel

b)

Repel

c)

Repellent

d)

Impulse

284.

This happened to the athlete when he was driven forward by a sudden burst of adrenaline.

a)

repelled

b)

pulsated

c)

expelled

d)

propelled

285.

she could feel her heartbeat racing or this as she finished the marathon in record time.

a)

repulsive

b)

pulsating

c)

impel

d)

repelled

286.

"That smell is disgusting! What could it be?" "What word below describes the awful smell?"

a)

repel

b)

repulsive

c)

impel

d)

pulsating

287.

When camping, it is important to use bug spray to keep away biting insects. "What is another word that means keep away?"

a)

repel

b)

impel

c)

compel

d)

repulsive

288.

"I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for you to study and try your best." "What word below describes what this person is best trying to do with his or her ideas?"

a)

impel

b)

repel

c)

pulsate

d)

dispel

289.

The boy was kicked out of school for making poor choices."What happened to him?"

a)

impelled

b)

impulsive

c)

compelled

d)

expelled

290.

John had a sudden urge or this to eat ice cream, so he drive straight to the local ice cream shop.

a)

repulsive

b)

impulse

c)

pulsate

d)

repellant

291.

She felt driven or this to choose Hawaii for her vacation destination.

a)

expelled

b)

compelled

c)

repelled

d)

dispelled

292.

"There are so many mosquitoes outside today! What should i use to get rid of them?"

a)

repellent

b)

impelled

c)

compelled

d)

impulsive

293.
A lever operated by a foot to make something move.
a)
Podium
b)
Pedal
c)
Pedistal
d)
Pedestrian
294.
A base at the foot of a column or a statue.
a)
biped
b)
pedestrian
c)
podium
d)
pedestal
295.
An insect with 100 legs.
a)
biped
b)
tripod
c)
centipede 
d)
podiatrist
296.
A trip, usually outdoors, to search for something.
a)
expedition
b)
pedestrian
c)
impediment
d)
centipede
297.
A two-legged animal.
a)
tripod
b)
centipede
c)
biped
d)
pedestrian
298.
Something that prevents an object or person from moving forward.
a)
impediment
b)
pedestrian
c)
podium
d)
pedestal
299.
Designed for walking or people who walk.
a)
podium
b)
pedestal
c)
impediment
d)
pedestrian
300.
A stand with three legs.
a)
biped
b)
tripod
c)
podium
d)
expedition 
301.
A foot doctor.
a)
podium
b)
podiatrist 
c)
pedestal
d)
pedestrian 
302.
A small raised platform to stand on or behind when giving a speech.
a)
pedestal
b)
podium
c)
tripod
d)
centipede
303.
A pedestrian is...
a)
anything walking down the street or along a road.
b)
anyone walking down the street or along a road.
c)
an animal walking down the street or along a road.
d)
a group of people walking down the street or along a road.
304.
A pedometer is...
a)
a device that measure how much you run.
b)
a device that measure how much you read.
c)
a device that measure how much you eat.
d)
a device that measure how much you walk.
305.
A pedicure is...
a)
a treatment to improve the appearance and health of someone's face.
b)
a treatment to improve the appearance and health of someone's hands.
c)
a treatment to improve the appearance and health of someone's feet.
d)
a treatment to improve the appearance and health of someone's hair.
306.
pedicure :: ______ :  manicure :: hands
a)
feet
b)
legs
c)
arms
d)
calves
307.
pedometer :: measure : microscope :: ______
a)
microscopic
b)
magnify
c)
distance
d)
observe
308.
tripod :: three legs :  _____ :: five sides
a)
hexagon
b)
pentagon
c)
rhombus
d)
square
309.

​If ped-/pod- means foot...

​

​If ex- means out...

​

​An expedition means...

a)

The story of someone's life. 

b)

A journey where people set out or travel with a particular purpose.  In the past, they may have taken this journey on foot. 

c)

A person who studies living things. 

310.

​​If ped-/pod- means foot...

​

​If im- means not...

​

​An impediment could mean...

a)

Something good; it allows someone to do something positive.

b)

Something that stands in someone's way; they are not able to do something.

311.

A peddler is...

a)

walks across the street on foot

b)

a lever that is moved with one's foot

c)

something that stands in one's way; an obstacle

d)

a person who goes door to door on foot trying to sell a product

312.
Match the term to its picture.
a)
pedal
b)
centipede
c)
expedition
d)
pedestal
313.
Match the term to its picture.
a)
impediment
b)
pedestrian
c)
tripod
d)
podiatrist
314.

What is the meaning of Miss/Mit

a)

to carry

b)

to run

c)

to send

d)

to buy

315.
to send someone in; to allow someone to enter
a)
admit
b)
remit
c)
omit
d)
dismiss
316.
to send someone out; to let someone leave
a)
dismiss
b)
emit
c)
intermission
d)
missle
317.
to send out or give off (such as an odor)
a)
emit
b)
omit
c)
transmit
d)
dismiss
318.
a break between acts of a play or performance during which people are sent out for snacks or a stretch break
a)
intermission
b)
missle
c)
mission
d)
emit
319.
a weapon designed to be sent in the direction of a target
a)
missle
b)
transmit
c)
submit
d)
admit
320.
a special duty or function which a person or group is sent out to do
a)
mission
b)
missle
c)
remit
d)
submit
321.
to leave out; to not send
a)
omit
b)
admit
c)
dismiss
d)
mission
322.
to send back (usually related to paying bills)
a)
remit
b)
admit
c)
emit
d)
dismiss
323.
to "send" yourself under someone else's control; to give in to someone else's power
a)
submit
b)
admit
c)
remit
d)
mission
324.
to send something across places; to pass along
a)
transmit
b)
omit
c)
remit
d)
submit
325.

The root MENT means...

a)

mind

b)

to remember

c)

to know

d)

reason

326.

out of one's mind; insane

a)

demented

b)

mentality

c)

amnesty

d)

mnemonic

327.

the state of one's mind

a)

mentality

b)

amnesty

c)

mnemonic

d)

demented

328.

a pardon for offenses

a)

amnesty

b)

mnemonic

c)

mentality

d)

demented

329.

aiding in memory

a)

mnemonic

b)

amnesty

c)

menality

d)

demeted

330.

MNE

a)

mind

b)

to remember; remembering

c)

Greek-to know

d)

Latin-to know

e)

reason

331.

MENT

a)

mind

b)

to remember; remembering

c)

Greek-to know

d)

Latin-to know

e)

reason

332.

to fondly remember the past

a)

reminisce

b)

opportune

c)

beleaguer

d)

bludgeon

333.

When I ran into an old friend at the store, she and I decided to meet for lunch so we could ____________________about our high school days.

a)

reminisce

b)

opportune

c)

beleaguer

d)

bludgeon

334.

Select all synonyms of reminisce.

Remember: a synonym is a word that has the same denotation.

a)

recall

b)

remember

c)

forget

d)

consider

335.
The power of recalling what has been learned and retained.
a)
memory
b)
memorandum
c)
commemorate
336.
A narrative composed from personal experience, a biography
a)
memorandum
b)
memento
c)
memoir
337.
Something that serves to warn or remind you, a souvenir
a)
memory
b)
memento
c)
memoir
338.
To bring to mind or think of again, to recall something
a)
memory
b)
remember
c)
commemorate
339.
To mark by a ceremony or by an observation.
a)
memorandum
b)
remember
c)
commemorate
340.
An informal record, a written reminder.
a)
memorandum
b)
memento
c)
memory
341.
A _______________ was sent from the principal's office to inform the teachers of an important schedule change.
a)
memento
b)
memorandum
c)
memoir
342.
On Veteran's Day, we _____________  men and women who served our country in the military. 
a)
commemorate
b)
memorandum
c)
memory
343.
We purchased a small __________ of each state that we visited last summer.
a)
memory
b)
memento
c)
remember
344.
Many famous people have recorded their _____________ and published books.
a)
memorandum
b)
memoirs
c)
remember
345.
Coconut oil is beneficial in improving your _____________. 
a)
memory
b)
memorandum
c)
memento
346.
Manu means
a)
foot
b)
hand
c)
time
d)
first
347.
to set free: to lend a hand in freeing someone to release from someone's hands
a)
manuscript
b)
manacles
c)
maneuver
d)
emancipate
348.
handcuffs
a)
manual
b)
manager
c)
manacles
d)
emancipate
349.
a handwritten or typed piece of writing, such as s book
a)
manager
b)
manuscript
c)
emancipate
d)
manufacture
350.
to make by hand or by machine; to change raw material into a new product
a)
manufacture
b)
manuscript
c)
manicure
d)
manager
351.
a handbook; a book of directions
a)
manual
b)
manager
c)
manicure
d)
manacles
352.
to skillfully operate by hand
a)
manuscript
b)
manufacture
c)
manipulate
d)
manacles
353.
a treatment for hands and nails 
a)
pedicure
b)
manicure
c)
maneuver
d)
manufacture
354.
to handily and skillfully go around something
a)
manual 
b)
emancipate
c)
mandate
d)
maneuver
355.
a person who has the upper hand; a person who is in charge of someone or something
a)
manuscript
b)
manufacture
c)
manual
d)
manager
356.
an order of command placed in one's hands
a)
manacles
b)
manicure
c)
mandate
d)
emancipate
357.

If you are trying to button your coat, but you are struggling... then you will have to do this.

a)

manacle

b)

manipulate

c)

mandate

d)

manufacture

358.

Be sure to read this in order to use a new toy properly.

a)

manicure

b)

manager

c)

manual

d)

manacle

359.

You can make something new; using your hands or with a machine.

a)

Manipulate

b)

manufacture

c)

maneuver

d)

emancipate

360.

Authors create these first before they are edited and revised by their publishing company.

a)

manuscripts

b)

manacles

c)

emancipator

d)

maneuver

361.

The person that runs a store and hires new employees.

a)

manager

b)

manacle

c)

emancipator

d)

maneuvers

362.

Another word for handcuffs.

a)

maneuvers

b)

manacles

c)

emancipate

d)

mandates

363.

An order or command placed in someones hands.

a)

manipulate

b)

maneuver

c)

emancipate

d)

mandate

364.

The basketball player used his hands to do this and get the ball into the basket.

a)

maneuver

b)

manacles

c)

manuals

d)

mandates

365.

To set a group of people free from unfair laws or capture.

a)

manacled

b)

emancipated

c)

maneuvered

d)

manipulated

366.
A police officer might use a ____ when arresting a criminal. 
a)
manacle
b)
manuscript
c)
manicure
d)
manufacturer
367.
The boy requested that the judge ____ him from his mother's care. 
a)
emancipate
b)
maneuver
c)
manipulate
d)
mandate
368.

-mand

a)

to take or draw

b)

work

c)

to order

369.

command

a)

A group of parts that work together as a whole

b)

a type of economic system in which production of goods and services is determined by a central government

c)

anything that can be used to produce something else

370.

Meaning of root word "mand-/mend-"

a)

Greek root word meaning "to listen or serve"

b)

Latin root word meaning "to listen or serve"

c)

Greek root word meaning "to order or command"

d)

Latin root word meaning "to order or command"

371.

(n) an official statement praising someone for bravery or success

a)

Remand

b)

Mandate

c)

Commendation

d)

Mandatory

372.

(n) a formal command issued by an authority

a)

Mandate

b)

Mandatory

c)

Commendation

d)

Remand

373.

(adj) required

a)

Remand

b)

Mandate

c)

Commendation

d)

Mandatory

374.

(v) to order or send a case back to another court for further action

a)

Mandatory

b)

Remand

c)

Mandate

d)

Commendation

375.

Which root means "to play"?

a)

coquo, coquere

b)

voro, vorare

c)

dormio, dormire

d)

ludo,ludere

376.

The small dog thought he was fierce, but he is ___.

a)

delusional

b)

elusive

c)

voracious

d)

herbivorous

377.

Road Runner ___ Wily Coyote once again because he was so sneaky.

a)

colluded

b)

alluded

c)

eluded

d)

precocious

378.

In the novel, The Outsiders, the author frequently ___to the book Gone with the Wind.

a)

eludes

b)

alludes

c)

colludes

d)

deludes

379.

elude: to escape:: delude: ___

a)

to be greedy

b)

to be advanced

c)

to have a secret meeting

d)

to have a false belief

380.

Panthers can be difficult to capture, making them ___.

a)

delusional

b)

herbivorous

c)

carnivorous

d)

elusive

381.

"I looked like Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky" (Kanye West). This is an example of a(n) ___from the song, "Through the Wire".

a)

elusion

b)

delusion

c)

collusion

d)

allusion

382.

Which word best describes this picture?

a)

collusion

b)

delusion

c)

illusion

d)

carnivorous

383.

Conspiracy theorists believe there was a ___ involving Area 51.

a)

delusion

b)

allusion

c)

collusion

d)

illusion

384.

Fill in the blank: After being discovered as an outlaw, Dorian (a)   the police by going off the grid.

385.

The gold medal had .... our male national football team for 60 years. Until the SEAGAMES 30, we won the first one.

a)

elude

b)

eluded

c)

eluding

d)

eludes

386.

Which story vocabulary word means:


Introduction to a main event

a)

prelude

b)

pulsating

c)

migrated

d)

evident

387.

Which story vocabulary word means:


Pulled back slightly as if in pain

a)

pulsated

b)

prelude

c)

migrated

d)

winced

388.

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word:


The orchestra's __________________ made me look forward to the concert.

a)

winced

b)

vigorously

c)

prelude

d)

evident

389.
(v.) to refer to casually or indirectly
a)
guile
b)
placate
c)
pretext
d)
allude
390.

suggest or refer

a)

allude

b)

manifest

c)

callous

d)

antiseptic

391.

to hint at

a)

allude

b)

lesson

c)

format

d)

theme

392.

suggest, refer, imply

a)

alacrity

b)

allude

c)

admonish

d)

advocate

393.

to escape notice; to get away from

a)

appalled

b)

besiege

c)

demeanor

d)

elude

394.

horrified, shocked

a)

elude

b)

demeanor

c)

appalled

d)

abhor

395.

Choose the Correct Vocabulary Word to Fill in the Blank: "The roles of the leader should to a positive portrayal of family values"

a)

Conventions

b)

Allude

c)

Illustrate

d)

Function

396.

Which root word(s) mean to speak?

a)

dic, test

b)

loc, log, loqu, ora

c)

test, ora

d)

loc, log, loqu, dic

397.

A lawyer needs good ______ skills

a)

dictum

b)

contestable

c)

dictate

d)

oratory

398.

Which of the following roots mean to say?

a)

dict

b)

spec

c)

mit

d)

vis

399.

Please use a ___________ to look up an unknown word.

a)

dictate

b)

dictum

c)

eulogy

d)

dictionary

400.

What is written down as someone says it?

a)

dictionary

b)

dictum

c)

dictation

d)

edict

401.

to say what will happen before it occurs

a)

predict

b)

verdict

c)

edict

d)

dictum

402.

loc, log, loqu means:

a)

to write or draw

b)

talk, speak, say

c)

to draw out; lead

d)

above, over, beyond the normal

403.

A loquacious person would most often be found doing what?

a)

writing

b)

everything

c)

talking, a lot

d)

practicing law

404.

Ora means:

a)

speak

b)

plead

c)

opening

d)

sign language

405.

A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled is

a)

ora

b)

orator

c)

ventriloquist

d)

contestable

406.

to dislike someone or something very strongly

a)

detest

b)

dictate

c)

eulogy

d)

loquacious

407.

Having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively

a)

eulogy

b)

dictate

c)

eloquent

d)

oratory

408.

What is the denotation of 'loquacious'?

a)

reserved and quiet

b)

lovely and attractive

c)

talkative and chatty

d)

outrageous and unbelievable

409.

Which of the following is the best ANTONYM for 'loquacious'?

a)

silent

b)

chatty

c)

garrulous

d)

talkative

410.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'loquacious' correctly?

a)

The loquacious soccer move was so good that is seemed unreal!

b)

The loquacious magician squeezed himself into a box with no sound but the cracking of his bones.

c)

Winning the game becomes more and more loquacious with each practice.

d)

Hardly anyone else could get their point across because the loquacious opponent wouldn't stop talking.

411.

What does 'loqu' mean?

a)

squat

b)

talk

c)

question

d)

leave

412.

True or False: a loquacious person would usually be very shy

a)

True

b)

False

413.
organized a colloquy
a)
a game
b)
a conference
c)
business
d)
benefit
414.
The speeches of Barack Obama are good examples of _________________. 
a)
sneer
b)
vain
c)
elocution
d)
prairie
415.

Having to do with a person's manner of speaking or reading

a)

Elocution

b)

Execution

c)

Convocation

d)

Vocation

416.

The art of speaking clearly and well, with correct enunciation.

a)

Vicarious

b)

Elocution

c)

Garrulous

d)

Rancor

417.

What is the definition of log and logue?

a)

time

b)

word

c)

write

d)

NEVER

418.

a long speech given by a character in a story, movie, or play, or by a performer

a)

apology

b)

monologue

419.

a speech that praises or honors someone who has died

a)

apology

b)

eulogy

420.

a statement saying you are sorry about something; an expression of regret

a)

dialogue

b)

apology

421.

the things that are said by the characters in a story, movie or play

a)

dialogue

b)

monologue

422.

a final section or speech after the main part of the book, play, or musical composition

a)

epilogue

b)

eulogy

423.

Choose the synonym for apology.

a)

relate

b)

regret

424.

Choose the synonym for dialogue.

a)

silence

b)

conversation

425.

Choose the synonym for epilogue.

a)

follow-up

b)

preface

426.

Choose the synonym for eulogy.

a)

tribute

b)

criticism

427.

Choose the synonym for monologue.

a)

speech

b)

discussion

428.

Kris sent me a(n) _______ for borrowing my favorite pen and forgetting to return it.

a)

epilogue

b)

apology

429.

Sara's _____ in the school play was nearly ten minutes long.

a)

monologue

b)

dialogue

430.

I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful _____ with us.

a)

apology

b)

eulogy

431.

Jessica and Jabari met after school to practice their _____ for the skit.

a)

epilogue

b)

dialogue

432.

The ______ of the book I was reading resonated greatly with me.

a)

eulogy

b)

epilogue

433.
Which word DOES NOT belong?
EULOGY
a)
praise
b)
funeral
c)
excite
d)
tribute
434.
Which word DOES NOT belong?
MONOLOGUE
a)
sermon
b)
speech
c)
lecture
d)
humor
435.
I owe you an __________ for packing the wrong type of sandwich in your lunch.
a)
dialogue
b)
apology
c)
eulogy
d)
epilogue
436.
The actors need to run through their ____________ a few more times to make sure everything is ready for tonight's performance.
a)
monologue
b)
dialogue
c)
eulogy
d)
epilogue
437.
I am really nervous about tomorrow night's play; I have a long ________ part in it.
a)
epilogue
b)
dialogue
c)
eulogy
d)
monologue
438.
Mute:: silence
conversation:: ___________
a)
monologue
b)
dialogue
c)
apology
d)
epilogue
439.
beginning:: prologue
end:: ________
a)
monologue
b)
epilogue
c)
eulogy
d)
dialogue
440.
one::__________
more than one:: dialogue
a)
monologue
b)
eulogy
c)
epilogue
d)
apology
441.
The roots log and logue mean__________.
a)
speech
b)
speak
c)
words
d)
together
442.

What is the definition of the root words jur and juris?

a)

judge

b)

lawyer

c)

oath

d)

law

443.

Which word is NOT an example of the root jur/juris/jus?

a)

injure

b)

jury

c)

judge

d)

jurisdiction

444.

Which word would complete the sentence correctly?


This witness has committed _______ and no reliance can be placed on her evidence.

a)

injure

b)

jury

c)

perjury

d)

jurisdiction

445.

Which word would complete the sentence correctly?


The matter was not within the _________ of the court.

a)

injure

b)

jury

c)

perjury

d)

jurisdiction

446.

What word has the definition...


(n.) - a body of people selected to judge something

a)

injure

b)

jury

c)

perjury

d)

jurisdiction

447.

What is the Latin root for junction?

a)

junct

b)

jun

c)

ct

d)

ion

448.
joined together; combined; united 
a)
conjoined 
b)
conjugate 
c)
conjunction 
d)
disjointed 
449.
to join together or match a correct verb in grammar
a)
join 
b)
conjugate 
c)
conjunction 
d)
disjointed 
450.
a word that joins two phrases or sentences
a)
join 
b)
joint 
c)
conjunction 
d)
disjointed 
451.
not connected; having no flow in thinking
a)
join 
b)
joint 
c)
joint committee 
d)
disjointed 
452.
to get together or meet; to become included 
a)
join 
b)
joint 
c)
joint committee 
d)
jugular 
453.
a place or part of the body where two bones join together, usually so they can move 
a)
junction 
b)
joint 
c)
joint committee 
d)
jugular 
454.
a committee with members from both the Senate and the House of Representatives who join together and meet to discuss issues 
a)
junction 
b)
rejoin 
c)
joint committee 
d)
jugular 
455.
a vein that carries  blood back to the heart from the head; a vein that joins the head and the heart 
a)
junction 
b)
rejoin 
c)
conjoined 
d)
jugular 
456.
the place where two highways or two sets of railroad tracks cross or join 
a)
junction 
b)
rejoin 
c)
conjoined 
d)
conjugate 
457.
to meet or get together again 
a)
junction 
b)
rejoin 
c)
conjoined 
d)
conjugate 
458.

When you leave a group or team, but decide you need to return, you will _________ them.

a)

rejoin

b)

conjoin

c)

join

d)

junction

459.

Two freeways meet in this location.

a)

junction

b)

joint

c)

conjunction

d)

jugular

460.

The vein that connects the head and the heart.

a)

jugular

b)

conjugate

c)

junction

d)

joint

461.

When a new Supreme Court Justice is nominated, a _________ of the Senate and House meet to speak with the candidate.

a)

joint committee

b)

conjuction junction

c)

conjoined team

d)

disjointed

462.

I'm thankful for the elbow _________ where the two bones meet. It makes it easier to move my arms.

a)

joint

b)

jugular

c)

junction

d)

conjoin

463.

_________ the Dark Side of the Force, we have cookies!

a)

join

b)

conjoin

c)

conjugate

d)

disjoin

464.

When things do work well together or are choppy. (They work better apart)

a)

disjointed

b)

conjoined

c)

junction

d)

jugular

465.

_________ junction, what's your function? Putting together words and phrases and clauses.

a)

conjunction

b)

junction

c)

conjugate

d)

joint

466.

When we change how a verb looks to fit a certain suject or tense, we _________ the verb.

a)

conjugate

b)

rejoin

c)

disjoint

d)

conjuction

467.

When two things are combined or united. This often comes up when talking about the rare instance when twin are born connected to each other.

a)

conjoined

b)

combined

c)

joint

d)

conjunction

468.
"The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest." what is the best synonym for "injunction?"
a)
official command
b)
question
c)
crime
d)
guilty verdict
469.

A court order for a person not to do a certain act

a)

Damages

b)

Injunction

c)

Answer

d)

Complaint

470.

An injunction is best defined as...

a)

A court order compelling a party to do something, or preventing a party from doing something.

b)

A sum of money paid to the plaintiff to restore them to their original position.

c)

A request from party to another to stop undertaking a specific action.

d)

None of the above.

471.

What is the meaning of JECT

a)

to watch

b)

to throw

c)

to bounce

d)

to walk

472.
This is what happened to the basketball player when he got his sixth foul.
a)
projectile
b)
ejected
c)
injected
d)
jettison
473.
A doctor gives these to his patients to prevent diseases
a)
rejections
b)
injections
c)
interjections
d)
projectors
474.
Tom and Keith are talking about something when Dave came up and said, "Wow, that is so cool!"
a)
projectile
b)
jettison
c)
interjection
d)
trajectory
475.
Danielle was very competitive so she felt this when her team lost.
a)
jettison
b)
subjected
c)
rejected
d)
dejected
476.
Mr. Nguyen yelled, "Who threw that eraser? It could have hit someone." What was the eraser?
a)
projectile
b)
trajectory
c)
jettison
d)
subject
477.
The higher the paper airplane goes, the wider the angle of what?
a)
rejection
b)
projectile
c)
trajectory
d)
subject
478.
At home, you are this to your parents' rules and expectations.
a)
rejected
b)
injected
c)
jettison
d)
subjected
479.
The button factory only produced square buttons. What would it do to circular buttons?
a)
reject
b)
inject
c)
subject
d)
projectile
480.

interjection

a)

a feeling word or sound thrown into a sentence

b)

the throwing of medicine into the body by means of a syringe

c)

to put something aside or throw it away

d)

something thrown forward for viewing, analysis, or discussion

481.

subject

a)

to throw someone or something under the power of another person or group

b)

to force or to throw somebody from a place or position

c)

an object that can be launched or thrown through the air

d)

a feeling word or sound thrown into a sentence

482.

reject

a)

to put something aside or throw it away

b)

sadness and lack of hope; feeling thrown down in spirit

c)

to force or to throw somebody from a place or position

d)

something thrown forward for viewing, analysis, or discussion

483.

dejection

a)

 sadness and lack of hope; feeling thrown down in spirit

b)

to put something aside or throw it away

c)

to force or to throw somebody from a place or position

d)

the throwing of medicine into the body by means of a syringe

484.

The root word "hydr" means_______.

a)

water

b)

sea

c)

ocean

d)

sun

485.

After a long race in the heat, you might feel ________________.

a)

hydroelectric

b)

aquarium

c)

dehydrated

d)

hydrant

486.

Firefighters get water from an upright spout called a _____________.

a)

aqueduct

b)

hydrant

c)

aquarium

d)

dehydrate

487.
What does hydrant mean?
a)
A pipe with oil in or near a street used to cause fires.
b)
A waterpipe in or near a street that can be used for putting out fires.
c)
A pipe with soap in or a near a street used to put out fires.
d)
A pipe in or near a street that provides water for dogs.
488.
What does hydrate mean?
a)
To take away water or moisture from something; to deprive something of water.
b)
To remove water or moisture from something; to not supply something with water.
c)
To add water or moisture to something; to supply something with water.
d)
To add water or moisture to something; to supply something with lotion.
489.
What does hydraulic mean?
a)
To be operated with the pressure of fluid.
b)
To be operated with the pressure of water.
c)
To be operated with the pressure of oil.
d)
To be operated with the pressure of gasoline.
490.
_____ :: dry : fondness :: admire
a)
hydrate
b)
hydrant
c)
dehydrated
d)
hydraulic
491.
_____ :: dry : love :: ambivalence
a)
hydrate
b)
hydrant
c)
dehydrated
d)
hydraulic

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