Unit 14: -ine, -ous, -al

Which of the following words means "extremely hungry or having a strong desire for something"?

• Tedious

• Voracious

• Pristine

• Asinine

What is the meaning of the word "malicious"?

• Harmless

• Full of malice or spiteful

• Clean and untouched

• Foolish

Create a sentence using the word "judicial".

• The judicial system is responsible for interpreting the law.

• The judicial cat jumped over the fence.

• The judicial weather was sunny and bright.

• The judicial cake was delicious.

Analyze the word "slanderous" and determine which of the following sentences uses it correctly.

• The slanderous weather was perfect for a picnic.

• The slanderous remarks damaged her reputation.

• The slanderous cake was too sweet.

• The slanderous dog barked all night.

Which word best describes something that is "untouched or in its original condition"?

• Abnormal

• Pristine

• Serpentine

• Phenomenal

Create a sentence using the word "phenomenal".

• The phenomenal athlete broke the world record.

• The phenomenal cat slept all day.

• The phenomenal weather was rainy and cold.

• The phenomenal book was boring.

Which of the following words means "foolish or silly"?

• Asinine

• Judicial

• Voracious

• Malicious

Analyze the word "serpentine" and determine which of the following sentences uses it correctly.

• The serpentine road wound through the mountains.

• The serpentine cake was delicious.

• The serpentine weather was sunny and bright.

• The serpentine cat purred softly.

Which word best describes something that is "unusual or not typical"?

• Tedious

• Abnormal

• Malicious

• Pristine

Evaluate the following sentence: "The tedious task took hours to complete." What does "tedious" imply in this context?

• The task was exciting and fun.

• The task was boring and repetitive.

• The task was quick and easy.

• The task was dangerous and risky.