MENTOR
(MEN tor) n.
a trusted advisor who is experienced and
is teaching an inexperienced person
Sounds like: MEN
SOAR
“Their MENTOR taught the MEN to SOAR.”
Joyce had many music teachers, but she considered Mrs.
Livingston her only MENTOR.
It is important in business to have a MENTOR who can
advise you.
Phil was more than a coach; he was a MENTOR to the
young players on the team.
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GORGE
(gorj) v.
to stuff oneself with food; also a steep
narrow passage with steep sides
Sounds like: GEORGE
“GEORGE GORGED himself at
every opportunity.”
A small stream ran through the GORGE below the cliffs.
The team members GORGED themselves with pizza.
All day without food, Jack GORGED his dinner like he
hadn’t eaten for a month.
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TIMID
(TIM id) adj.
shy, hesitant, fearful
Sounds like: TIM
HID
“TIM HID at his own birthday party
because he was TIMID.”
Our dog TIMIDLY approached the dinner table because
he knew he was not allowed to beg for food.
TIMID salespeople usually do not do well.
The TIMIDITY of the welcoming committee was due to the
fact they were not sure who they were supposed to be
welcoming.
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IDEAL
(eye DEEL) adj.
a situation said to be perfect; the best
result or goal of something
Sounds like: MEAL
“The IDEAL MEAL”
It was an IDEAL day for going swimming in the lake.
IDEALLY, the best type of government would be one that
didn’t require taxes.
The IDEAL location for a motel is next to a restaurant.
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FRET
(fret) v.
to be troubled or worried
Sounds like: PET
“Zachary’s mom began to FRET when
Carl FRETTED over every little thing.
The team tried not to FRET their coach unnecessarily.
Carla FRETTED away her vacation worrying about all the
homework she still had left to do.
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DAZE
(daze) adj.
a stunned or confused condition,
as with a blow, shock, or surprise
Sounds like: DAYS
“After his car accident, Richard was
in a DAZE for DAYS.”
The roar of the waterfall DAZED and deafened the
tourists.
Walter has been walking around in a DAZE ever since he
won first place in the whistling contest.
The contender was DAZED after receiving a series of
blows to the head.
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BEHOOVE
(bee HOOV) v.
to be necessary, proper,
or advantageous for
Sounds like: MOVE
“I believe it BEHOOVES us to MOVE.”
It BEHOOVES athletes to prepare for their sport by
constantly practicing.
We are BEHOOVED to meet with the governor upon his
arrival.
It BEHOOVES students to do their homework promptly
and on time.
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RATIFY
(RAT uh fye) v.
to approve something formally;
to confirm
Sounds like: RAT
AND FLY
“The RAT AND the FLY RATIFIED their garbage
agreement and shook hands on it.”
The State of Texas RATIFIED an agreement with the State
of Oklahoma.
The latest law on crime was RATIFIED last month.
The students met to RATIFY their decision to take an
extra week off for Christmas vacation.
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VAST
(vast) adj.
very large in intensity,
degree, or size
Sounds like: MAST
“A VAST MAST creates problems for sailors.”
A VAST amount of money was stolen from the bank.
The VASTNESS of the universe we live in is almost
beyond belief.
There was a VAST difference between our opinions.
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BELITTLE
(bee LIT ul) v.
to speak of or think of as unimportant;
to put someone down
Sounds like: LITTLE
“Johnny felt LITTLE when Miss Tronkin
scolded and BELITTLED him.”
It is not fair to BELITTLE another person’s opinion when
you aren’t sure of all the facts.
The students worked hard to collect rocks, but the field trip
leader BELITTLED their efforts.
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Name: __________________________________________
Date: ________________________
Vocabulary Cartoon Review # 17.1
Match the word with its definition.
1. ___ mentor - (men soar)
A) to be necessary
2. ___ gorge - (George)
B) shy; hesitant
3. ___ timid - (Tim hid)
C) a stunned condition
4. ___ ideal - (meal)
D) put someone down
5. ___ fret - (pet)
E) to be worried
6. ___ daze - (days)
F)
7. ___ behoove - (move)
G) very large
8. ___ ratify - (rat and fly)
H) formal approval
9. ___ vast - (mast)
I)
perfect
10. ___ belittle - (little)
J)
teacher
to stuff oneself
Name: __________________________________________
Date: ________________________
Vocabulary Cartoon Review # 17.2
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word.
A) mentor
F) daze
B) gorge
G) behooves
C) timid
H) ratify
D) ideal
I) vast
E) fret
J) belittle
1. John was in a ____________ after the auto accident.
2. The students met to ____________ their decision.
3. Jane is quiet and very ____________ around other people.
4. It was an ____________ day for going to the beach.
5. The children try not to ____________ their mother over little things.
6. Professor Jones was my history ____________.
7. It ____________ students to do their homework on time.
8. Never ____________ anyone’s beliefs different from your own.
9. A ____________ amount of money was missing from the bank.
10. As long as their is something to eat, Phil will ____________ himself.
Name: __________________________________________
Date: ________________________
Vocabulary Cartoon Review # 17.3
Multiple Choice: Circle the appropriate word for the provided definition.
1. to fall down; to fail
a.) ratify
b.) behoove
c.) fret
d.) collapse
2. to be necessary, proper, or
advantageous for
a.) belittle
b.) behoove
c.) ideal
d.) compatible
3. an exploratory action; an
expedition
a.) probe
b.) ratify
c.) gorge
d.) behoove
6. suitable; capable of living together
in agreement and harmony
a.) compatible
b.) hospitable
c.) ratify
d.) timid
7. shy, hesitant, fearful
a.) belittle
b.) daze
c.) ratify
d.) timid
8. money received from work or
investments
a.) ideal
b.) gall
c.) income
d.) probe
4. to approve something formally; 9. a situation said to be perfect; the
best result or goal of something
to confirm
a.) ideal
a.) ideal
b.) behoove
b.) ratify
c.) ratify
c.) compatible
d.) gall
d.) behoove
5. to be troubled or worried
a.) belittle
b.) daze
c.) fret
d.) unwieldy
10. to irritate
a.) fret
b.) behoove
c.) ratify
d.) gall
VOCABULARY CARTOONS: Review Answers
Review #17
Review #17.1
Matching:
1-j
2-f
3-b
4-i
5-e
6-c
7-a
8-h
9-g
10-d
Review #17.2
Fill in the Blank:
1-daze
2-ratify
3-timid
4-ideal
5-fret
6-mentor
7-behooves
8-belittle
9-vast
10-gorge
Review #17.3
Multiple Choice:
1. d.) collapse
2. b.) behoove
3. a.) probe
4. b.) ratify
5. c.) fret
6. a.) compatible
7. d.) timid
8. c.) income
9. a.) ideal
10. d.) gall