Mrs. Koroly’s Word Wealth X

1. Mrs. Koroly’s Word Wealth X Sentences due Friday Quiz on Friday

2. 1. Wary • watchful (adj) • We were wary of snakes as we hiked the mountain.

3. 2. Countenance • face (n) • His countenance showed his anger.

4. Elicit • Bring out a response (v) • A joke can elicit laughter.

5. 4. Differentiate • Tell the difference (v) • Can you differentiate between an English spaniel and a Springer spaniel?

6. 5. Diminutive • Small, not tall (adj) • The diminutive singer was so short she could not reach the microphone.

7. 6. Peruse • Examine carefully (v) • Jill perused the bookshelves at Barnes & Noble looking for an interesting book.

8. 7. Docile • Easy to handle (adj) • The children took pony rides on the docile pony.

9. 8. Refute • Prove false (adj) • The witness could not refute the DNA evidence.

10. 9. Magnanimous • Big-hearted (adj) • The magnanimous man gave a million dollars to charity.

11. 10. Impartial • Not taking sides (adj) • The criminal was tried by an impartial jury.

12. 11. Legible • Readable (adj) • A doctor’s handwriting is rarely legible, but yours must be to receive a grade.

13. 12. Amble • Walk slowly (v) • People like to amble at the mall so they can window shop.

14. BLOOPERS

15. Right • Correct or proper • Your answers are right and are not marked wrong.

16. Write • To inscribe or record • Please write your name on the top of your paper.

17. Which • Refers to nonliving objects or to animals (should never refer to people) • Which writing implement should you use: a pencil or a pen?

18. Witch • Someone who casts spells or whose mode of transportation is a broom  • A witch is a popular Halloween costume.