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part of speech
syllable breaks ar•ro•gant (ar‐uh‐guhnt) adjective Acting as if entry word you are more important and smarter than other people. pronunciation definition
1. How many syllables are in the word arrogant?
2. Which two entry words have the fewest syllables?
3. Which entry words are nouns?
4. Which entry words are adjectives?
5. Which word would be on a page with the guide word mock?
6. Which entry word means friendly and easygoing?
7. Which entry word means a powerful personal appeal?
8. Put the entry words below in alphabetical order.
Entry Words
snob (snäb) noun A person
who looks down on other
people.
cha•ris•ma
(kuh-riz-muh)
noun A powerful, attractive
personal appeal
mo•dest (mah-dist) adjective
Not talking very much about
your accomplishments,
achievements or
possessions.
a•mi•a•ble
(ay-mee-uh-buhl)
adjective Friendly and easygoing
charm (chahrm) noun Pleasing and
attractive appearance and behavior
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