Senior High School Weekly Review | Page 1 Vocabulary

Flashcards covering vocabulary and usage from the Page 1 review notes, focusing on academic terminology and common expressions.

I'm not sure how to __________ the problem.

approach

A __________ amount refers to something that is large or considerable in size or importance.

substantial

A disease that is __________ can be spread by contact with people or their environment.

contagious

The noun form of precise is __________.

precision

To __________ is to suggest a possible explanation for something based on limited evidence.

hypothesize

The quality of delivering a clear, strong message through fluent and persuasive speech is known as __________.

eloquence

A __________ is a short period of doing a particular, often enjoyable, activity much more than is usual.

spree

To __________ is to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse.

intervene

To __________ is to be common or to get control or influence over others.

prevail

If you __________ in someone, you share a secret with them because you trust them.

confide

I go to the gym on __________ days, meaning every other day.

alternate

To __________ is to burn the surface of something with very high heat or fire.

scorch

To __________ is to form a theory about a subject without firm evidence.

speculate

A __________ reason or action is one that is allowed by law or is reasonable/acceptable.

legitimate

Three __________ wins means three victories that follow one after another without interruption.

consecutive

To __________ is to encourage someone to do something or to make something happen faster.

spur

An __________ is something that is considered to be a sign of how a future event will take place.

omen

To __________ is to smile very happily or to send out a line of light.

beam