What is fury? 100 Bonus Points if you can define the word fury! :)

"The whole experience caused me to be embarrassed and infuriated." The root word of "infuriated" is.....

What is Italian?

"From these clues, scientists determined that Otzi was of Italian ancestry." Which word from the sentence provides the best clue to the meaning of the word "ancestry"?

What is an adjective? The word archaeological is describing the type of find it was.

"What they thought was the victim of a hiking accident was actually one of the most important archaeological finds of the century- the well-preserved body of a 5,300 year old man." The word "archaeological" is which part of speech?

What is C. together. In this sentence the word conclusion means that the scientists have put together clues to make a logical guess/inference.

"Scientists have come to the conclusion that Otzi was a man going about his everyday business, equipped with all he needed for daily life." In the word "conclusion", con- is a latin prefix that means... A. two B. not C. together D. back

What is D. family descent?

"From these clues, scientists determined that Otzi was of Italian ancestry." The word "ancestry" means.... A. a single generation B. place of birth C. primary residence D. family descent

What is damp? 200 Bonus Points if you can define the word "damp"!

"The lost reservation along with the discourteous behavior put a damper on the entire evening." The root word of "damper" is....

What is A or B? Either A or B could be helpful in understanding the meaning of "tersely". 200 Bonus Points if you can tell if "tersely" is meant to mean a positive or negative tone.

"He explained rather tersely that there was nothing he could do except suggest that we wait and he would have the hostess seat our party as soon as possible." Which words provide clues to the meaning of "tersely"? A. explained B. nothing he could do C. hostess D.would have

What is an adjective? Fragile is describing Otzi's state. 200 bonus points if you can tell what fragile means.

"These questions might remain unanswered due to Otzi's fragile state." The word "fragile" is which part of speech?

What is A. related to? Glacial snow is related to a glacier.

"On September 19, 1991, two German hikers were climbing in the Alps of Austria when they discovered a frozen body poking through the glacial snow." The suffix -al on the word glacial means..... A. related to B. free from C. to make D.femine

What is B. type of tool?

"The iceman's major organs and skin were remarkably preserved, as well as his leather shoes, grass cape and hat, metal ax, unfinished bow, finished and unfinished arrows, flint knife, bark quiver, and samples of various grains, berries, and mushrooms." Based on the context clues, a "quiver" is most likely a(n).... A. type of food B. type of tool C. animal D. type of book

What is B. believe? 300 point bonus if you can define "incredulously"!

"The teacher stared incredulously at the student who began break dancing in the middle of the classroom during the test." The root word of "incredulously" is "cred", and it means.... A. shock B. believe C. close D. fury

What are "lost reservation" and "discourteous behavior"?

"The lost reservation along with the discourteous behavior put a damper on the entire evening." Which 4 words provide the best clues to the meaning of "damper"?

What is a noun?

"Because the Wildwood has provided the setting for many pleasurable occasions, I chose the restaurant as the place to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary." The word "occasions" is which part of speech?

What is A. opposite of? The patron felt that the hostess was NOT courteous.

"She could not have responded in a more dicourteous manner, telling me to 'take the matter up with the manager'." In the word "discourteous", dis- is a latin prefix that means... A. opposite of B. into C. very D. back, again

What is D. careful examination or study?

"An analysis of the pollen and moss trapped in his clothes revealed that he was from the southern valleys." Based upon the sentence, "analysis" means.... A. discovery B. synthesis C. distribution D. careful examination or study

What is D. to write or written?

"The inscription on the memorial listed the names of all the men and women who lost their lives in the battle." The root word of "inscription" is "script" which means.... A. to speak or spoken B. to describe C. to view D. to write or written

What are "special effects" and "high-tech"?

"Producers spent over 20 millions dollars on special effects for this film. Unfortunately, all the high-tech gadgetry doesn't pay off." Name the 4 words that provide the best context clues to help determine the meaning of "gadgetry".

What is a verb? 400 Point Bonus if you can define patronize as it is used in this sentence! :)

"Sadly, I will no longer patronize your restaurant, a place that was once among my favorites." "Patronize" is which part of speech?

What is B. out?

"Readers of Nichols's previous novel, 'Danger in the Dark Zone', will remember that Dr. Draco was sent to live in exile on Genesis by the imperial council after trying to take control of the universe." In the word "exile" the prefix ex- means.... A. in, into B. out, away C. next D. not

What is C. enraged? 400 Bonus Points if you can define the prefix in-! :)

"The whole experience caused me to be embarrassed and infuriated." The best meaning for "infuriated" in the sentence above is... A. misled B. fierce C. enraged D. humiliated

What is C. to eat? 500 point bonus if you can list at least 3 other words that have the same root! :)

"On the field trip we learned about the carnivorous animals that live in the ocean and coastal locations." The root word of "carnivorous" is "vor" which means.... A. to hunt B. to destroy C. to eat D. to see

What are D. identity & surprise?

"Before Captain Pavo and her crew can defeat Dr. Draco, they must find and capture his anonymous ally. The identity of Dr. Draco's ally will surely surprise loyal readers of this popular science-fiction series." Select the context clues that BEST help to determine the meaning of "anonymous". A. popular & series B. ally & Draco C. surprise & loyal D. identity & surprise

What is an adjective?

"Readers of Nichols's previous novel, 'Danger in the Dark Zone', will remember that Dr. Draco was sent to live in exile on Genesis by the imperial council after trying to take control of the universe." In the sentence above, "imperial" is which part of speech?

What is C. between?

"Once again, they are faced with intergalactic doom." In the word "intergalactic" the prefix inter- means.... A. outside of B. not C. between D. against

What is A. unknown?

"Before Captain Pavo and her crew can defeat Dr. Draco, they must find and capture his anonymous ally. The identity of Dr. Draco's ally will surely surprise loyal readers of this popular science-fiction series." Based on the sentences above, "anonymous" most likely means.... A. unknown B. known C. sneaky D. suspicious