Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

A ZB Language Arts Program

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
        Help!  

Question
Answer
hydraulics   the science involving the study of liquids  
🗑
hydrophobia   an extreme fear of water  
🗑
territory   an area inhabited by a particular animal or animals  
🗑
inter   to bury  
🗑
subterranean   beneath the earth's surface; under ground  
🗑
hydrogen   a colorless, odorless, but highly flammable gas found through out the universe  
🗑
terrestrial   living or growing on land  
🗑
solstice   the twice-yearly occurrence when the sun reaches it's farthest north or south point, near June and Dec. 21  
🗑
solarium   a room or porch surrounded by gas and exposed to the sun  
🗑
biosphere   the part of earth where life exists  
🗑
interaction   the result of things acting upon or with one another  
🗑
solar   related to the sun  
🗑
artificial   made by humans; not a natural occurrence  
🗑
hydroelectric   related to the production of electricity from the electricity of running water  
🗑
ecosystem   the community of plants and animals in a particular reason  
🗑
terrain   the features of a particular section of land  
🗑
savanna   flat grassland  
🗑
viable   capable of continuing; able to be successful  
🗑
terrace   1)raised earth with sloping sides and raising top 2)an open, paved area outside a home; a patio  
🗑
cyclone   a storm with strong, destructive winds that move in a circular motion  
🗑
petrified   stone-like  
🗑
gravitate   to move because of gravity, to move downward  
🗑
molecule   a small unit made up of 2 or more atoms; the basis of all substances  
🗑
crevasse   a deep chasm  
🗑
liquefy   to make liquid  
🗑
nautical   having to do with water, ships or navigation  
🗑
petroleum   a thick, flammable liquid usually found beneath the earth's surface  
🗑
summit   the highest point; the top  
🗑
cosmic   having to do with the universe  
🗑
revoke   to cancel or to put an end to  
🗑
advocate   n. a supporter or defender; a person who practice law; (v)to be in favor of something  
🗑
eloquent   powerful or moving; expressive in a visual way  
🗑
persuasive   having the power to change someone's thinking  
🗑
audible   loud enough to be heard  
🗑
response   an answer  
🗑
refrain   a repeated phrase; to avoid doing something;  
🗑
volume   loudness  
🗑
resound   to ring out or echo loudly  
🗑
oration   a formal speech on a special occasion  
🗑
convocation   a group united for a particular purpose  
🗑
audition   a performance used as a test; to perform in order to obtain employment or a position  
🗑
evoke   to create a mental response  
🗑
elocution   public speaking that emphasizes good delivery and gesture  
🗑
colloquial   informal or conversational  
🗑
auditory   having to do with the sense of hearing  
🗑
provoke   to cause anger or strong feeling  
🗑
invoke   to call upon for help or protection; to make use of or to apply a rule  
🗑
audio   (a)having to do with sound; (n, pl)the sending, coping or receiving of sounds  
🗑
vocation   (n) a calling for a particular kind of work  
🗑
utter   (v) to speak or make a sound (a) total or complete  
🗑
renounce   to give up or abandon  
🗑
mute   (v) to muffle or lessen sound (a)unable to speak  
🗑
discourse   (n) a friendly talk (n) a discussion, either written or spoken, of a formal nature  
🗑
fluent   (a) able to speak smoothly and easily  
🗑
verbose   (a) using more words than needed  
🗑
verbalize   (v) to put thoughts into words  
🗑
inquire   (v) to try to find information  
🗑
exaggerate   (v) to overstate or make something seen more important than it is; to increase more than is considered normal  
🗑
lucid   (a) easily understood; mentally aware  
🗑
physiology   (n) the study of the functions and vital processes of living organisms  
🗑
respiration   (n) the process of breathing  
🗑
sensitive   (a) having perception through the senses;easily stimulated; easily hurt or offended  
🗑
symptom   (n)a sign of a disorder or disease  
🗑
benign   (a) of no danger to health; not malignant  
🗑
potent   (a) powerful; highly effective  
🗑
corps   a group of people working together  
🗑
constitution   (n) the physical character or makeup of a person; the laws or principles used to govern a country or organization  
🗑
rejuvenate   (v) to make strong again  
🗑
inflammation   (n) a redness and swelling in reaction to infection or injury  
🗑
sensory   (a) having to do with the senses  
🗑
sensation   (n) information obtained through one of the five senses; a person or thing that causes great excitement  
🗑
corset   (n) a tight-fitting undergarment worn to enhance appearance  
🗑
corporal   (a) having to do with body  
🗑
expire   to end  
🗑
aspirate   to remove an obstruction by suctioning  
🗑
corpse   (n) a dead body; usually referring to a human  
🗑
sensible   (a) showing good judgment; that which can be perceived by the senses  
🗑
desensitize   (v) to decrease a reaction  
🗑
perspire   (v) to sweat  
🗑
fracture   (n) a break or crack (v) to break or crack  
🗑
physical   (a) having to do with body; relating to nature or nonliving matter (n) an examination by a doctor to determine health  
🗑
stamina   (n) the ability to endure  
🗑
posture   (n) how a person hold or carries his or her body (v) to assume a pose or an attitude for effect  
🗑
affliction   (n) pain or discomfort; something causing pain or discomfort  
🗑
vigor   (n) strength; physical energy  
🗑
invalid   (n) a person unable to function without help (a) not legal or proper  
🗑
nausea   (n) a sick of feeling; the need to vomit  
🗑
exhale   to breath out; to release air from the lungs  
🗑
complexion   (n) the skin tones or appearance of skin; the way things appear  
🗑
forte   (n) something that one does very well;a specialty (adv) loudly and forcefully  
🗑
audacity   (n, pl) fearless daring; an act of speaking or behaving in a brash manner  
🗑
authentic   (a) genuine; real  
🗑
exude   (v) to exhibit in abundance  
🗑
bizarre   (a) odd or unexpected in appearance, style or character  
🗑
exotic   (a) unusual because of being from another place; unfamiliar or strange  
🗑
tenacious   (a) holding firmly to something  
🗑
captivating   (a) attracting the attention or affection of  
🗑
stately   impressive; grand; with dignity  
🗑
visionary   (a) having foresight (n, pl) a person with idealistic goals  
🗑
contented   (a) satisfied  
🗑
conceited   (a) having an overly high opinion of oneself or one's appearance  
🗑
staid   (a) having little color or style  
🗑
contentious   (a) ready to argue; disagreeable  
🗑
deceitful   (a) misleading; not truthful  
🗑
impertinent   (a) rude, insolent  
🗑
incapable   (a) lacking ability or strength  
🗑
steadfast   (a) steady; constant  
🗑
receptive   (a) willing to accept; agreeable  
🗑
obstinate   unwilling to change; stubborn  
🗑
indignant   (a) feeling anger over injustice or unfairness  
🗑
condescending   (a) displaying a superior attitude  
🗑
impulsive   (a) acting without thought  
🗑
sullen   sulky; showing ill humor; resentful  
🗑
notorious   (a) well-known in an unfavorable manner; infamous  
🗑
pretentious   (a) claiming certain merit or position; extravagant; showy  
🗑
immodest   (a) tending to praise oneself; indecent; improper  
🗑
timid   fearful; shy  
🗑
despicable   (a) deserving of contempt; hateful  
🗑
defensive   (a) protective of oneself; intended to avoid attack or danger  
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: the98789
Popular English Vocabulary sets