150913 Word Endings

Question 1

principal

Answer 1

adj. first in order of importance. main
ex: The principal violinist in the LEH orchestra was Soo Young.
n. the most important or senior person in a group or organization.
ex: The principal at LEH said the principal violinist was really fantastic.

Question 2

principle

Answer 2

n. a system of belief or behaviour you believe in.

ex: On principle, I don’t like killing any animals, including bugs.

Question 3

ample

Answer 3

adj. enough or more than enough

ex: There is ample space in this car for 10 people!! It’s huge!

Question 4

rural

Answer 4

adj. in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
ex: I really like going for walks in rural settings.
antonym: urban

Question 5

urban

Answer 5

adj. in, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city.

ex: The urban setting of London really excites me.

Question 6

basil

Answer 6

n. an aromatic plant of the mint family, native to tropical Asia. The leaves are used as a culinary herb, especially in Mediterranean dishes.

Question 7

funnel

Answer 7

n. a tube or pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for guiding liquid or powder into a small opening.
ex: I used the funnel to put water down Hui Young’s belly button.

Question 8

startle

Answer 8

v. cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.

ex: Daddy startled us when he jumped out of the closet and shouted “BOO!”

Question 9

tidal

Answer 9

adj. relating to or affected by tides.

Question 10

label or lable?

Answer 10

label

Question 11

tidal or tidle?

Answer 11

tidal

Question 12

startle or startel?

Answer 12

startle

Question 13

ampel or ample?

Answer 13

ample