Vocabulary Unit #2 Review

Definition: doing something without foresight

Is this word spelled correctly?     AMPITHEATER

Definition: hesitant, half-hearted; experimental or temporary

A good example of a ____________ is how the Earth goes around the sun in a constant orbit.

Although Sam felt ________ about watching the Lion King, he quickly decided that he loved it.

In Google Docs, you can control who can view and who can __________ your Doc.

Latin or Greek root for UP AGAINST, IN THE WAY

Definition: the size of something as given by the distance around it

People are often ____________ about things that have both positives and negatives, like moving. 

If someone is _______, it means they are not sure which choice to make. 

Is this word spelled correctly? CIRCUIT

Definition: capable of being wounded or hurt

The band played in an _____________ so the sound could travel, even though it was outside.

Is this word spelled correctly?     CIRCUMFERANCE

Definition: vigorously active or forceful

The meaning of some things can be _________ and unclear. 

Math problems usually are not _____________ because they only have one right answer.

Is this word spelled correctly?  PERIPHERL

Racing horses have blinders to block their _______ vision so that they don't get distracted. 

Definition: stubborn and difficult; unwilling to be persuaded

"___________" means that the meaning of something is unclear. It's open to interpretation. 

No matter how much we beg and implore, my _________ brother won't go take a shower.

Natural disasters like hurricanes can damage buildings and leave behind lots of _____________.

The Greek root circum- means:

Definition: external, minor, or irrelevant

Latin or Greek root for AROUND, ON BOTH SIDES

Definition: having mixed feelings; being unable to choose between two courses of action

The Greek root circu- means:

Is this word spelled correctly?  VULNERABLE

The Latin root peri- means:

I think he was ________ when he spoke because he didn't know the correct answer, either.

Is this word spelled correctly?     DYNAMIC

We're not sure what the weather will be like, so our weekend plans are _______.

In ELA we work to improve our vocabulary so we are articulate, not __________.

Mojo loves cats and _________ includes them in her decorating whenever she can.

Definition: to make changes

Old age leaves you __________ to arthritis and other chronic ailments.

Rapunzel was ____________ in her tower so she couldn't meet any people. 

Definition: an oval or round building with a stage surrounded by tiered seats

He and I are called the ________ Duo in hockey because we play so forcefully and well together.

The Latin root ambi- means:

Latin or Greek root for AROUND

Definition: to detach or separate so something or someone is alone

The Greek root amphi- means:

Is this word spelled correctly?     DEBRIS

Definition: the remains of something that has been destroyed

The Latin root obs- means:

Definition: open to several interpretations

I felt _____ about the movie's unclear ending. Other people felt strongly one way or the other.

Definition: a circular journey; a series of performances held at many different places

Definition: to request something in an urgent or pleading manner

In math, Ms. Hazzard had us find the ____________ of a circle

The students ______ Ms. Mahoney to cancel the test, but she refused.