Gr6 Wordly Wise 8 Flashcards
Being of use; helpful; favorable.
A balanced diet is __________ to one’s health.
beneficial
To go along with; to be together.
Or, to play a musical instrument for or with.
The pianist offered to accompany the singer.
accompany
One that is held prisoner or unable to escape or get away.
The ___________were closely guarded.
captive
The state of being held against ones will, loss of freedom.
The giant panda rarely breeds in __________.
captivity
Suitable for ones need; making life easier or more, comfortable.
The bus stop is ____________ because it is close to my house.
convenient
A strong feeling of emotion, especially joy.
Fans screamed in _____________ when their idol appeared on stage.
ecstasy
A wide, open area or surface; a stretch.
Wheat grows on the broad ___________of the Kansas prairie.
expanse
A long journey by a group to explore or do battle.
The __________ into the Brazilian rainforest lasted nearly a year.
expedition
Clumsily or awkwardly expressed; not suitable for the occasion.
inept
To translate into another language.
To explain the meaning of.
To understand in one’s own way.
A native Parisian was hired to __________the French minister’s remarks for the audience.
interpret
Too valuable to measure; priceless.
The students’ help in organizing the boycott was ________.
Invaluable
To be slow in leaving or going away.
The guests ____________ in the hall, reluctant to go out into the cold.
linger
To get back; to recover.
To find and bring back.
Owners can ___________ their lost articles in the lost and found.
retrieve
A minor fight or battle.
To take part in such a fight.
sqirmish
Something added to make up for something missing.
Those eat a well-balanced diet do not need vitamin______________.
supplement
