Chapter 5 Vocabulary

I am a verb.Synonyms include invade and

charge.Ex: The storm _________(ed) us

with hail and heavy rain.

What word am I?

Ed is totally _________. His philosophy is, “Pay me enough, and I’ll do anything.”

HINT: I am an adjective with 4 syllables.

After I suggested that Monty have fruit for desert instead of chocolate cake, he responded ,”Is that an ________________ to my weight?”

HINT: Synonyms include hint, suggestions and references.

Examples include:“Final resting place”

“Intoxicated”

“Powder room”

HINT: This word is also a noun and has 4 syllables.

Stressed? Try this suggestion to help keep calm.

EX: My sister was so outraged when I accidently dropped and broke her cell phone that nothing I could do or say would _________ her.

Parents should not enforce rules according to their moods. Such ______ discipline only confuses children.

HINT: from Old French arbitraire

The film, with its overused expressions and unimaginative plot, was the most _____ I had ever seen.

HINT: I rhyme with the words fall, doll, and ya’ll.

When an enemy approaches, ground squirrels show _________ behavior. They risk their lives to give alarm calls to nearby relatives.

HINT: Word can end in either suffix, -ism and/or -istic

The involvement of organized crime has _______(ed) many sports, including boxing and horse racing.

HINT: Word is a verb

Headaches are usually harmless, but as part of a __________ including fever and a stiff neck, they may be a sign of a serious illness.

Jet lag is a ___________ resulting from flying long distances; it often includes exhaustion, headaches, and a loss of appetite.

HINT: word is a noun and has 2 syllables