November 18th

Question 1

To stare at someone or something with anger or annoyance

Answer 1

Glower (Ex: The librarian glowered at us when she heard us laughing.)

Question 2

To comfort someone who is sad; to make someone feel better

Answer 2

Console (EX: my parents tried to console me when our dog died.)

Question 3

To speak or communicate clearly and easily so that everyone can understand you.

Answer 3

Articulate (EX: The president was very articulate when he gave his speech.)

Question 4

To believe the best of everything; to believe that the best will happen; to think positive thoughts about a situation.

Answer 4

Optimistic (EX: our school was very optimistic that we would win the award for the cleanest and greenest school.)

Question 5

To think the worst of everything; to believe that only bad things will happen; to have a negative attitude

Answer 5

Pessimistic (EX: The doctors were pessimistic that they would find a cure.)

Question 6

It’s a Latin expression meaning out of the many, one is formed or made; many joining are coming together as one; it was adopted as the national motto of the United States in 1776.

Answer 6

E pluribus unum (EX: All of our currency has E pluribus unum on the back.)