Vocabulary Weeks 3-5

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

He was known as a diligent leader, and his skill and leadership qualities were plain to all his subordinates.

• the boss men

• workers under the authority of another

• Oscar winners

• coworkers who decide how to spend money

Something operating under the surface of the earth is called...

• subterranean.

• digging

• an establishment.

• semiconscious.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The festival occurred semiannually.

• as a result of the seasons

• during the wrong part of the year

• every half a year

• actively throughout the year

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

Police say the rules are necessary, but the truckers see them as cruel and unjust.

• not fair

• still in progress

• hateful

• the best option

Something that happens again...

• needs a semicolon.

• is semipermanent.

• releases.

• recurs.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

Many religions have rituals of atonement where followers receive forgiveness.

• to make up for wrong doings

• to stay in a sinful state

• to eat part of a sacrifice

• to answer a question again

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

They misrepresented potential risks and because of their lies, millions of dollars were lost.

• to dig underneath

• to sing at full volume

• to describe falsely

• to fully explain

Something in the state of being decayed or destroyed could be called...

• underneath.

• devastation.

• semiconductive.

• midway.

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The chef used a nonstick pan to cook the eggs.

• extremely sticky

• very hot

• not sticky; easy to slide off

• expensive

What is the best meaning of the underlined word?

The city has been experiencing a period of financial hardship.

• in a state of suffering

• in the middle of suffering

• state or position of authority

• craving tacos