Question

a. matching definitions directions: write the letter of the vocabulary word for each definition below. 1. pictures or words painted or drawn on a wall, building, etc. 2. an outdated system of sending messages over long distances by using wires and electrical signals 3. the signature of a famous person 4. not present or real; not existing 5. not involving words; not able to speak 6. not normal or usual; not following the usual rules about what should be done; not regular in form or shape 7. a part of a piece of writing that deals with one subject, begins on a new line, and is made up of one or more sentences 8. not important or relating to what is being discussed right now 9. not thinking clearly; not able to use reason or good judgment 10. a shiny, black substance that is used in pencils a. autograph b. graffiti c. graphite d. paragraph e. telegraph f. irrational g. irregular h. irrelevant i. nonexistent j. nonverbal

Explanation:

1. "Graffiti" are pictures or words painted or drawn on a wall, building, etc.
2. "Telegraph" is an outdated system of sending messages over long - distances by using wires and electrical signals.
3. "Autograph" is the signature of a famous person.
4. "Nonexistent" means not present or real; not existing.
5. "Nonverbal" means not involving words; not able to speak.
6. "Irregular" means not normal or usual; not following the usual rules about what should be done; not regular in form or shape.
7. "Paragraph" is a part of a piece of writing that deals with one subject, begins on a new line, and is made up of one or more sentences.
8. "Irrelevant" means not important or relating to what is being discussed right now.
9. "Irrational" means not thinking clearly; not able to use reason or good judgment.
10. "Graphite" is a shiny, black substance that is used in pencils.

Answer:

1. b. graffiti
2. e. telegraph
3. a. autograph
4. i. nonexistent
5. j. nonverbal
6. g. irregular
7. d. paragraph
8. h. irrelevant
9. f. irrational
10. c. graphite