Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search.

Vocabulary Test #13

Are you starting to study? Your challenge, if you choose to accept it is to go to www.wordcentral.com. There you will find a great online dictionary. Type in the word next to the blank and hit find. Answer the questions.

1. Type in manufacture. Click find
Manufacture come from the Latin "manu" which means a) ___________ and "factus" which means b) ___________. This eventually became "manufactus" = made by hand.
2. Type in mistrust. Hit find. There is not a definition for mistrust. What word do you have to click on to find the definition for mistrust? _________________
3. Type in overthrow. Hit find. We will be studying the parts of a verb. What are the inflected forms of overthrow? There are three listed, because it is an irregular verb.
4. Type in bonus. Hit find. Bonus comes from the Latin word that means good. Now click on "bona fide" to see what that Latin based phrase means.

AB
abstracthaving to do with an idea or quality rather than an object
abstracthard to understand
abstractwith little likeness to real people or things
abstract (antonym)antonym - realistic,concrete
abstract (synonym)synonym - conceptual, theoretical *
allyto unite or join for a special purpose
allya person or country joined with another for a special purpose
ally (synonym)synonym - partner*, associate
appointto choose for a position or dutya
appoint (antonym)antonym - dismiss*, remove
attentivepaying attention
attentive (antonym)antonym -inconsiderate*, unobservant
bonussomething extra or beyond what is owed or expected
bonus (antonym)antonym - fine*, penalty
carefreewithout troubles, worries, or responsibilities
carefree (antonym)antonym - anxious*, worried
courtesypolite, thoughtful, or considerate behavior
courtesy (antonym)antonym - disregard*, rudeness
manufactureto make something, especially using machinery
manufacture (synonym)synonym - concoct*, construct
mistrusta lack of confidence
mistrustto be suspicious
mistrust (synonym)synonym - doubt*, suspicion
noticeableeasy to see; worthy of attention
noticeable (antonym)antonym - hidden*, overlooked
overthrowto overturn; defeat
overthrow (synonym)synonym - defeat*, destroy
peculiarnot like the normal or usual; odd or curious
peculiar (synonym)synonym - unique*, special
ally (antonym)antonym - enemy, opponent
appoint (synonym)synonym - assign
attentive (synonym)synonym - alert
bonus (synonym)synonym- reward
carefree (synonym)synonym- lighthearted
courtesy (synonym)synonym - politeness
mistrust (antonym)antonym - believe
noticeable (synonym)synonym - obvious
overthrow (antonym)antonym - restore
peculiar (antonym)antonym - ordinary



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