2. enrich
Part of Speech: verb (present
tense)
Syllables: 2 (en/rich)
Definition: make better by
adding something
Food manufacturers sometimes
enrich breakfast cereals by
adding vitamins and
minerals.
3. apologized
Part of Speech: verb (past
tense)
Syllables: 4 (a/pol/o/gized)
Definition: said one was sorry
The friends apologized to each
other after their argument
because they felt sorry for
hurting each others’ feelings.
4. obliged
Part of Speech: verb (past
tense)
Syllables: 2 (o/bliged)
Definition: cooperated; did
a favor
I am obliged to you for your
generous hospitality.
5. certificate
Part of Speech: noun
Syllables: 4 (cer/tif/i/cate)
Definition: document that states
something is a fact
Drivers must show their birth
certificate as proof of their
identity in order to get a license.
6. examiner
Part of Speech: noun
Syllables: 4 (ex/am/in/er)
Definition: person who asks
questions to test their knowledge
The examiner said, “Students, you
may now begin the AIMS test.”
7. petitioners
Part of Speech: noun
Syllables: 4 (pe/ti/tion/ers)
Definition: people officially
asking for something
The petitioners waited in
line at the courthouse to
submit their requests.
8. resounded
Part of Speech: verb (past
tense)
Syllables: 3 (re/sound/ed)
Definition: echoed, filled a
place with sound
The schoolyard resounded with
the laughter of children.
