Profound Altered Not studying for your tests will have a profound effect on your grades. My mother informed me that if my bad behavior wasn’t altered, I would be grounded for two weeks. Profound means: a. silent b. magical c. great d. outstanding Altered means: a. increase b. changed c. talk about d. forget Obstacle The closed, locked door was an obstacle preventing me from leaving my room. Obstacle means: a. something that blocks your way b. a mountain c. a nightmare d. a disturbance Myriad The myriad of stars that night made counting them impossible. Myriad means: a. bright b. huge c. twinkling d. great number of Unique Infatuated One might call Lazaro Cruz a unique person in that he is so special. Larry Loper was totally infatuated with misbehavior in school and was constantly punished for it. Unique means: a. Ridiculous b. funny c. one of a kind d. dramatic Infatuated means: a. foolishly in love b. satisfied c. covered d. bewildered
Contagious Instilled Jay’s love for writing song lyrics was contagious and soon the entire class was doing it. Over the school year, Mr. Hipartner instilled in his students a love of reading. Instilled means: Contagious means: a. meaningless b. spreading quickly c. violent d. wasteful a. slowly put into the mind b. took from c. blasted d. forced Appendage Admonition The arm is a very helpful appendage of the human body. Bruce’s admonition about staying away from Nightmare Island was ignored by Jay and Laz. Appendage means: Admonition means: a. tool b. a part attached to something c. regulator d. outstanding a. lies b. stories c. gentle warning d. tirade Routine Hapless Brushing your teeth should be a part of your morning routine. The hapless kids were in the wrong place at the wrong time when the sprinklers came on, for they were soaked. Routine means: Hapless means: a. lucky b. ignorant c. tardy d. unlucky a. duty done regularly b. daydream c. meal d. wake up Reprehensible Exemplary Jay found misbehavior to be reprehensible and never practiced it at school. Tim’s study habits were exemplary for he always made the honor roll. Reprehensible means: a. cool b. punishable c. highly unacceptable d. fortunate Exemplary means: a. stupid b. foolish c. irritating d. so good others should copy Deviant Treatise Every student in the office was guilty of deviant behavior. Deviant means: When Jay grew up, he wrote a treatise in college about how to avoid trouble while at school. a. acceptable b. different from normal c. proud d. intelligent Treatise means: a. comic book b. list c. solution d. a long formal essay Pedagogical Culinary Mr. Hipartner’s students were thrilled that he had chosen a pedagogical career. Famous chefs produce culinary masterpieces while in their kitchens. Pedagogical means: Culinary means: a. working b. sensational c. boring d. teaching a. having to do with food b. disgusting c. tasteless d. exciting Scrumptious Endeavor Lots of kids find chocolate in any form to be scrumptious and can’t seem to get enough. Carl promised the principal that he would endeavor to be a better student. Scrumptious means: Endeavor means: a. exhilarating b. delicious c. dull d. serious a. Fidget b. forget c. try hard to do something d. remember Superfluous Propensity Bart offered so many excuses the guidance lady told him she didn’t need any more superfluous information. Myrtle had a propensity for telling lies when she was in trouble. Propensity means: Superfluous means: a. extra b. enlightening c. mystical d. Delirious a. a tendency to do something b. love c. determination d. bias Proclamation Awe The principal’s proclamation that there would be no more playing BB check at school was read over the intercom to all students. The crowd looked on in awe as Lois broke the record for the most strike outs in a single game. Proclamation means: a. belief b. understanding c. secret d. announcement Awe means: a. boredom b. extreme amazement c. relaxation d. love Utensil Chastised A sharp knife is a very useful utensil to cut open a watermelon. Joe was chastised by his mother for being suspended from school. Utensil means: Chastised means: a. opener b. hammer c. tool d. space saver a. rewarded b. regulated c. endeared d. punished Impending Surrealistic The dark clouds served as a warning of the impending storm. Impending means: The play we saw at the theater was so surrealistic that I couldn’t believe I was awake. a. severe b. windy c. about to happen d. cold Surrealistic means: a. modern b. dream like c. serious d. funny Reprimanded Memoir Logan was severely reprimanded by his teacher for throwing spit wads at the board. Jonah’s assignment was to write a memoir of his sixth grade school year. Reprimanded means: Memoir means: a. letter b. homework assignment c. personal story of one’s memories d. poem a. forgotten b. forgiven c. orally punished d. praised Indelible Profusely The indelible ink on his shirt could not be washed out. I apologized profusely all evening for spilling the tea on the table. Indelible means: Profusely means: a. pretty b. brightly colored c. sticky d. cannot be removed a. insincerely b. in great amount c. unnecessarily d. willingly Administer Scepter Our teacher told us that tomorrow he would administer our test. Both the king and queen held scepters in their hands at the royal ceremony. Administer means: Scepter means: a. throw away b. mark up c. to give in a formal way d. forget a. crown b. rod or wand c. bird d. spear Eccentric Principle The eccentric teacher did some strange things in class. Honesty was his first principle during his entire life. Eccentric means: Principle means: a. hilarious b. sad c. odd behaving d. nice a. a rule of one’s behavior b. an idea c. word d. person in charge of a school Elaborate Ensue Jerry just mentioned what steps we would take to solve the problem because he didn’t have time to elaborate on them. The students worked so quietly all period that the teacher told them just before the bell a reward would ensue. Elaborate means: a. give details about b. draw c. see d. speak Ensue means: a. visit b. follow closely after something c. walk out d. close up Uttered Lapse Josie claimed that she never uttered one word about going to the fair this year. Uttered means: a. to obey b. to look at c. to say something d. to forget about Jay’s memory lapse returned to haunt him. Lapse means: a. temporary failure of something b. greatness c. return d. build up Profound Altered Not studying for your tests will have a profound effect on your grades. My mother informed me that if my bad behavior wasn’t altered, I would be grounded for two weeks. Profound means: a. silent b. magical c. great d. outstanding Altered means: a. increase b. change c. talk about d. forget Obstacle The closed, locked door was an obstacle preventing me from leaving my room. Obstacle means: a. something that blocks your way b. a mountain c. a nightmare d. a disturbance Myriad The myriad of stars that night made counting them impossible. Myriad means: a. bright b. huge c. twinkling d. great number of things Unique Infatuated One might call Lazaro Cruz a unique person in that he is so special. Larry Loper was totally infatuated with misbehavior in school and was constantly punished for it. Unique means: a. intelligent b. funny c. one of a kind d. dramatic Infatuated means: a. foolishly in love b. satisfied c. covered d. bewildered
Contagious Instilled Jay’s love for writing song lyrics was contagious and soon the entire class was doing it. Over the school year, Mr. Hipartner instilled in his students a love of reading. Instilled means: Contagious means: a. meaningless b. spreading quickly c. violent d. wasteful a. slowly put into the mind b. took from c. blasted d. forced Appendage Admonition The arm is a very helpful appendage of the human body. Bruce’s admonition about staying away from Nightmare Island was ignored by Jay and Laz. Appendage means: Admonition means: a. tool b. a part attached to something c. regulator d. outstanding a. lies b. stories c. gentle warning d. tirade Routine Hapless Brushing your teeth should be a part of your morning routine. The hapless kids were in the wrong place at the wrong time when the sprinklers came on, for they were soaked. Routine means: Hapless means: a. lucky b. ignorant c. tardy d. unlucky a. duty done regularly b. daydream c. meal d. wake up Reprehensible Exemplary Jay found misbehavior to be reprehensible and never practiced it at school. Tim’s study habits were exemplary for he always made the honor roll. Reprehensible means: a. cool b. punishable c. highly unacceptable d. fortunate Exemplary means: a. stupid b. foolish c. irritating d. so good others should copy Deviant Treatise Every student in the office was guilty of deviant behavior. Deviant means: When Jay grew up, he wrote a treatise in college about how to avoid trouble while at school. a. acceptable b. different from normal c. proud d. intelligent Treatise means: a. comic book b. list c. solution d. a long formal essay Pedagogical Culinary Mr. Hipartner’s students were thrilled that he had chosen a pedagogical career. Famous chefs produce culinary masterpieces while in their kitchens. Pedagogical means: Culinary means: a. working b. sensational c. boring d. teaching a. having to do with food b. disgusting c. tasteless d. exciting Scrumptious Endeavor Lots of kids find chocolate in any form to be scrumptious and can’t seem to get enough. Carl promised the principal that he would endeavor to be a better student. Scrumptious means: Endeavor means: a. exhilarating b. delicious c. dull d. serious a. learn b. forget c. try hard to do something d. remember Superfluous Propensity Bart offered so many excuses the guidance lady told him she didn’t need any more superfluous information. Myrtle had a propensity for telling lies when she was in trouble. Propensity means: Superfluous means: a. extra b. enlightening c. mystical d. imaginary a. a tendency to do something b. love c. determination d. bias Proclamation Awe The principal’s proclamation that there would be no more playing BB check at school was read over the intercom to all students. The crowd looked on in awe as Lois broke the record for the most strike outs in a single game. Proclamation means: a. belief b. understanding c. secret d. announcement Awe means: a. boredom b. extreme amazement c. relaxation d. love Utensil Chastised A sharp knife is a very useful utensil to cut open a watermelon. Joe was chastised by his mother for being suspended from school. Utensil means: Chastised means: a. opener b. hammer c. tool d. space saver a. rewarded b. regulated c. endeared d. punished Impending Surrealistic The dark clouds served as a warning of the impending storm. Impending means: The play we saw at the theater was so surrealistic that I couldn’t believe I was awake. a. severe b. windy c. about to happen d. cold Surrealistic means: a. modern b. dream like c. serious d. funny Reprimanded Memoir Logan was severely reprimanded by his teacher for throwing spit wads at the board. Jonah’s assignment was to write a memoir of his sixth grade school year. Reprimanded means: Memoir means: a. letter b. homework assignment c. personal story of one’s memories d. poem a. forgotten b. forgiven c. orally punished d. praised Indelible Profusely The indelible ink on his shirt could not be washed out. I apologized profusely all evening for spilling the tea on the table. Indelible means: Profusely means: a. pretty b. brightly colored c. sticky d. cannot be removed a. insincerely b. in great amount c. unnecessarily d. willingly Administer Scepter Our teacher told us that tomorrow he would administer our test. Both the king and queen held scepters in their hands at the royal ceremony. Administer means: Scepter means: a. throw away b. mark up c. to give in a formal way d. forget a. crown b. rod or wand c. bird d. spear Eccentric Principle The eccentric teacher did some strange things in class. Honesty was his first principle during his entire life. Eccentric means: Principle means: a. hilarious b. sad c. odd behavior d. nice a. a rule of one’s behavior b. an idea c. word d. person in charge of a school Elaborate Ensue Jerry just mentioned what steps we would take to solve the problem because he didn’t have time to elaborate on them. The students worked so quietly all period that the teacher told them just before the bell a reward would ensue. Elaborate means: a. give details about b. draw c. see d. speak Ensue means: a. visit b. follow closely after something c. walk out d. close up Uttered Lapse Josie claimed that she never uttered one word about going to the fair this year. Uttered means: a. to obey b. to look at c. to say something d. to forget about Jay’s memory lapse returned to haunt him. Lapse means: a. temporary failure of something b. greatness c. return d. build up Pelican Pile Pelican Pile As you walked to the boat, you accidently kicked a crab from the dock into the water and you dove in to rescue it. You played with Frankie for 6 hours! Go ahead 2 spaces. Go ahead 3 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile As you collected trash for the Conservation Club at the beach, you stepped on and squished a jellyfish. You sang Karaoke at Shaka’s party and made the crowd shout! Go ahead 2 spaces. Go back 4 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile You were so thirsty while you were fishing that you drank a quart of saltwater. As you walked to the boat, you accidently kicked a crab from the dock into the water and you dove in to rescue it. Go back 3 spaces. Go ahead 3 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile You asked your momma if you could move to Nightmare Island. You tried to put Spydore in a jar and it bit your finger. Go ahead 5 spaces. Go back 4 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile You called Ghostbusters on Captain Jettymon. You towed Mariella and Jasmine to the wrong dock and laughed as you left them stranded. Go ahead 3 spaces. Go back 5 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile You put a minnow on your tongue and told Frankie you were going to swallow it. You took a loaf of bread to the end of the dock and fed a thousand seagulls. Go ahead 5 spaces. Go back 3 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile You asked the Park Ranger if you could swim with the alligators. While on the oyster bar, you cracked and ate a dozen oysters! Go back 2 spaces. Go ahead 4 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile Captain Jettymon hired you to operate a mechanical Spydore to chase tourists on the south end of the island. You left your sneakers on the dock overnight and there were three dead crabs beside them in the morning. Phew! Go ahead 3 spaces. Go ahead 3 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile You took your trash to the landfill to feed Trash Monkey. You rescued a baby pelican from the jaws of a ten foot crocodile. Go back 1 space. Go ahead 6 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile After you climbed a mangrove tree and jumped from the top into the mud below, you were stuck up to your waist for two hours. You allowed two crabs on the dock to pinch and hang on your earlobes and you wore them to school. Go back 5 spaces. Go ahead 4 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile You helped nature by allowing one hundred starving mosquitoes to bite your arms! You asked the Sea Aquarium person if you could saddle up and ride one of the seahorses. Go ahead 2 spaces. Go back 5 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile You made your own cafeteria food mixture and ate it in front of everyone. You went jellyfishing on the dock and made peanut butter and jellyfish sandwiches for your friends at school. Go ahead 4 spaces. Go back 2 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile You tried to throw your cast net over the neighbor’s poodle. You named your pet starfish pat. Go ahead 3 spaces. Go back 4 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile You attempted to pet a super slimy catfish. You were so hungry you opened a coconut with your teeth! Go ahead 3 spaces. Go ahead 5 spaces. Pelican Pile Pelican Pile You asked your momma if you could ride your bike across the Tamiami Trail from Miami to Ft. Myers. You lied on Frankie and got him grounded for a week. Go ahead 3 spaces. Go back 5 spaces.