Deck 2

Question 1

numerous

Answer 1

adj: very many, a high number

There were numerous frogs by the river and I had a hard time counting them

Question 2

admit

Answer 2

verb:
1) to confess or acknowledge
2) to permit or allow
3) to let someone enter

It was hard for Lisa to admit that she had lost her friend’s book

Question 3

brilliant

Answer 3

adj:
1) having great intelligence or talent
2) shining brightly; sparkling

Albert Einstein was a brilliant scientist who made important discoveries.

Question 4

assemble

Answer 4

verb:
1) to put pieces together
2) to gather in one place

We had to assemble all of the puzzle pieces in order to see the picture made

Question 5

certainty

Answer 5

noun: the state of being sure

I knew with certainty that our homemade water balloon tosser was going to work

Question 6

introduce

Answer 6

verb: to make someone known to another person

Jon was excited to introduce his new neighbor to the rest of his friends.

Question 7

interfere

Answer 7

verb:
1) to be in opposition
2) to get involved in the affairs of others

Nothing will interfere with our plans to meet at the mall except maybe a giant blizzard.

Question 8

jest

Answer 8

verb: to act or talk in a funny or playful manner
noun: a funny or playful act or saying

I told my mom I was joining the circus in jest after she said I was acting like a monkey.

Question 9

detect

Answer 9

verb:
1) to discover or uncover
2) to discover the true nature of

The police showed us a lot of ways to detect when someone was a bad guy.

Question 10

inspire

Answer 10

verb: to cause an uplifting feeling or thought

I hope that the story of Lebron James’ success will inspire my son to practice basketball.