W.O.W. 15-16

Question 1

What is Ameliorate

Answer 1

Part of speech: Verb
Definition: to improve; to make better.
Example: Uncle Joe took medicine to ameliorate his back pain

Question 2

What is Ponder

Answer 2

Part of speech: verb
Definition: to think it over;to consider carefully; to reflect
Example: I took the time to ponder all of my options to move to another state.

Question 3

What is Clique

Answer 3

Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small exclusive group of people; inner table
Example: The largest table in the cafeteria was occupied by the a popular clique

Question 4

What is stringent

Answer 4

Part of speech: Adj
Definition: strict, stern, severe, and rigorous
Example:The stringent laws we have against texting and driving will make a roads safer.

Question 5

What is condolence

Answer 5

Part of speech: noun
Definition: an expression of sympathy
Example: I offered words to my friend after her goldfish passed away.

Question 6

What is Infer

Answer 6

Part of speech: verb
Definition: to find out by reasoning; conclude from evidence
Example: Based on the looks of her fancy gown, I could infer that she was a very wealthy woman.

Question 7

What is compatible

Answer 7

Part of speech: Adj
Definition: able to get along or work together well together
Example: I had to figure out if the charger with my phone before buying it.

Question 8

What is Animosity

Answer 8

Part of speech: noun
Definition: bitter hostility; strong dislike
Example: THe neighbours shared the feelings of animosity after constantly arguing over parking spaces.

Question 9

What is Resilient

Answer 9

Part of speech: Adj
Definition: to recover quickly; able to return to an original shape
Example:The resilient fabric rewashes wrinkle free after being washed

Question 10

What is Bizarre

Answer 10

Part of speech: Adj
Definition: extremely strange or unusual.
Example: I looked back at old photographs & laughed at the bizarre clothing I used to wear