Vocabulary Review / 8th-grade LA, Columbia Middle School General Review Broken Chain Memory, Brains, Brawn Spelling Lessons 1-5 Flowers for Algernon Plant.

Vocabulary Review / 8th-grade LA, Columbia Middle School General Review Broken Chain Memory, Brains, Brawn Spelling Lessons 1-5 Flowers for Algernon Plant an acorn, grow a tree. Plant a word, forge a destiny. Choose Review Mode from list. Use Esc key to exit program. © 2008 William Mason / Permission to use granted to Columbia (EMCSD) staff and students for instructional and/or review purposes.

Because of Gregs painful, severe limp, it was apparent he had injured his right leg while making the tackle. obvious A unclear B possible E improbable C unlikely D assumed F Word: APPARENT Other Forms: apparently Broken Chain

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Ernie became sullen when he did not get his way, and you could see it in the frown on his face. grumpy A quiet B taciturn E overwhelmed C excited D mysterious F Word: SULLEN Other Forms: sullenly, sullenness Broken Chain

When Roger learned his skateboard had been broken by Wayne, Rogers first impulse was to hit him even though it was an accident. But Roger has calmed down and they remain friends. desire A plan B debate E act C outreach D urge F Word: IMPULSE Other Forms: impulsive Broken Chain

Mr. Smith quickly retrieved his new cell phone after accidentally throwing it in the trash, although he did have to clean it off. located A observed B got back E acquired C stored D secured F Word: RETRIEVED Other Forms: retrieve, retrieving, retrieval Broken Chain

After such a long period of rain storms, it was wonderful to see the sun emerge from behind the clouds. come out A retreat B resolve E shine C smile D display F Word: EMERGE Other Forms: emerged, emerging, emergent Broken Chain

The bald spot on Mr. Smiths head is apparent, even though he tries to cover it up by combing his hair straight back. not there A disguised B hidden E unattractive C unavoidable D visible F Word: APPARENT Other Forms: apparently Broken Chain

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Samantha was misled into thinking her best friend was at the store when she was actually planning a surprise birthday party for Samanthas 16th birthday. confirmed A verified B submitted E placed C fooled D justified F Word: MISLED Other Forms: mislead, misleading Flowers for Algernon

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Because she stopped practicing the piano three months ago, she has experienced a regression in her ability to play well. an increase in A an expansion of B no difference in E a plateau in C a leveling out of D a decrease in F Word: REGRESSION Other Forms: regress, regressed, regressing Flowers for Algernon

There is tangible evidence that UCLA has the best football team in the United States. absolutely no A introspective B observable E logical C a great deal of D familiar F Word: TANGIBLE Other Forms: tangibility, tangibly Flowers for Algernon

The idea that cold weather can cause you to get a cold or the flu has been refuted by science. questioned A proven wrong B disputed E hidden C obscured D displayed F Word: REFUTED Other Forms: refute, refuting, refutation Flowers for Algernon

Because they are naturally curious, children invariably explore the world around them. rarely A always B usually E sometimes C often D are afraid to F Word: INVARIABLY Other Forms: invariable, invariability Flowers for Algernon

Students who stop studying and reviewing the vocabulary words will notice a regression in their abilities to pass vocabulary tests. a decline in A an improvement in B no difference in E a suspension of C increased confidence in D decreased confidence in F Word: REGRESSION Other Forms: regress, regressed, regressing Flowers for Algernon

When a scientist performs a successful experiment, he or she usually wants the results verified by other scientists. disproved A accepted B confirmed E acknowledged C understood D performed F Word: VERIFIED Other Forms: verify, verifying, verification Flowers for Algernon

John wanted to obscure the fact that he alone was responsible for breaking his brothers skateboard. reveal A refute B admit to E verify C hide D submit F Word: OBSCURE Other Forms: obscured, obscuring, obscurity Flowers for Algernon

Because of his physical deterioration, he could no longer play major league football, so he retired and became an excellent high school coach and inspired many young students. condition A disability B strength E decline C weakness D illness F Word: DETERIORATION Other Forms: deteriorate, deteriorated, deteriorating Flowers for Algernon

The hypothesis that there are parallel dimensions or universes has not been proven, but it is widely believed to be true. theory A principle B assumption E law C agreement D belief F Word: HYPOTHESIS Other Forms: hypothesize, hypothetical Flowers for Algernon

Because David is introspective, he knows himself quite well and can therefore describe accurately his strengths and weaknesses. outward-looking A quiet B misleading E inward-looking C shy D cautious F Word: INTROSPECTIVE Other Forms: introspect, introspection, introspectively Flowers for Algernon

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Growing old is inevitable, although anyone can make growing older much more interesting and enjoyable by maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. preventable A unavoidable B discouraging E not exciting C difficult D escapable F Word: INEVITABLE Other Forms: inevitability Memory, Brains, Brawn

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If students want to succeed in school and in life, it is crucial that they set goals and do their very best work. wise A advisable B desirable E highly important C inevitable D not significant F Word: CRUCIAL Other Forms: crucially Memory, Brains, Brawn

The presidential candidate gave a provocative speech on national television that was not well received by some voters. boring A professional B well-executed E well-planned C mind-stimulating D phenomenal F Word: PROVOCATIVE Other Forms: provoke, provoked, provoking Memory, Brains, Brawn

The governors decision is irrevocable: He has approved off-shore drilling and the oil companies are already beginning to build oil- drilling platforms. variable A unappreciated B unpopular E unchangeable C unwise D irrational F Word: IRREVOCABLE Other Forms: irrevocably Memory, Brains, Brawn

Cognitive abilities can be increased with proper diet, adequate rest, and engaging in activities that require the use of the mind: So reduce the time spent with television and video games. physical A athletic B social E musical C spiritual D mental F Word: COGNITIVE Other Forms: cognition Memory, Brains, Brawn

If students want to succeed in school and in life, it is crucial that they set goals and do their very best work. wise A critical B desirable E advisable C inevitable D not significant F Word: CRUCIAL Other Forms: crucially Memory, Brains, Brawn

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It is a basic principle of American government that the rights of life, liberty, and property are given to men and women by God, and that government cannot take those rights away from its citizens. proposition A skill B illustration E flaw C error D anecdote F Word: PRINCIPLE Other Forms: principles, principled Spelling Lessons 1-5

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Jorge wants to expand his construction business to Arizona, so hes spending a a great deal of time raising capital. visibility A awareness B his skills E expectations C jobs D money F Word: CAPITAL Other Forms: capitalize, capitalizing, capitalization Spelling Lessons 1-5

Jared omitted the check when he placed the payment stub in the envelope and sealed it, so the company had to call him and ask for the money. misplaced A submitted B destroyed E mishandled C lost D left out F Word: OMITTED Other Forms: omit, omits, omitting, Spelling Lessons 1-5

John acquired Breannas telephone number yesterday afternoon and called her last night; she was very glad to hear from him. surveyed A got hold of B looked for E submitted C memorized D traded for F Word: ACQUIRED Other Forms: acquire, acquiring, acquisition Spelling Lessons 1-5

The president submitted his proposal on health care to Congress, and both the House and Senate will take action next month. acknowledged A read B evaluated E presented C investigated D recommended F Word: SUBMITTED Other Forms: submit, submitting, submission Spelling Lessons 1-5

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Okay, guess Ill need to rethink my answer. Sorry. Please try again. And remember, anything worth doing is not going to be easy. Return to previous word

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