Words of the Day #1

Which word means:

to scold or criticize angrily

chide, rebuke

reprimand

reproach, reville

• berate

• diminish

• analyze

• authenticate

Which word means:

to make or become less

bad-mouth

decrease

lessen

• berate

• diminish

• analyze

• authenticate

Which word means:

to prove or show something to be true

verify your identity

establish that it's the real thing

• berate

• diminish

• analyze

• authenticate

Which word means:

to study or examine something carefully in a methodical way

look at each part carefully

• berate

• diminish

• analyze

• authenticate

Which word means:

a person who prefers calm environments

limits social engagements

prefers to be alone

quiet and reserved

• introvert

• gregarious

• compassionate

• banana

Which word means:

to have sympathetic pity for the suffering or misfortunes of others

kind hearted

benevolence

grace and tenderness

• introvert

• gregarious

• compassionate

• banana

Which word means:

able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

strong

tough

hardy

• introvert

• gregarious

• compassionate

• resilient

Which word means:

sociable

outgoing

talkative

enjoys being around other people

"the life of the party"

• introvert

• gregarious

• compassionate

• banana

Match the image to the correct vocabulary word.

• berate

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• analyze

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• authenticate

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• diminish

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• compassion

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Do you think we should continue to have a day off for Columbus Day? Should we continue to recognize Columbus Day as a holiday?

Why or Why not? Write at least 5 sentences and be sure to give evidence to support you opinion.