May 5th

Question 1

to believe things easily, such as untruths or lies; to be easily cheated

Answer 1

gullible (ADJECTIVE) (EX: My brother is so gullible because he believed me when I told him that I had found $100 bill on our school playground, which wasn’t at all true.)

Question 2

to join in a secret agreement to do an unlawful act; to plan or plot with someone to do something wrong

Answer 2

conspire (VERB) (EX: The group of men conspired to steal money from the company’s safe.)

Question 3

to accept, give in or give up; to comply

Answer 3

acquiesce (VERB) (EX: After a very long game, our team had to acquiesce defeat.)

Question 4

to provide with something needed or desired; to make room for; to make things easier for someone by taking care of their needs

Answer 4

accomodate (VERB) (EX: My mom accommodated my friend when she came over for dinner by preparing a gluten-free meal because of her food allergies.)

Question 5

to be connected to a group, or in a club, or with another person; to be part of or a member of something

Answer 5

affiliate (VERB) (EX: My family is affiliated with the church in our neighborhood.)

Question 6

a French expression meaning on the contrary or the opposite

Answer 6

au contraire (EX: When I told my mom that I was going to spend the night at my friend’s house, even though my room wasn’t clean, she replied, “au contraire.”.)