Lesson 5 Compound Words

High-rise – building with many stories

Open-ended – something is not final

Drive-in – place where people get served while in their cars

Troubleshoot – attempt to eliminate problems

Solar energy – energy from the sun

Know-how – means “expertise”

Low-key – something is played down

Getaway – an exit

Health club – place with exercise equipment

Life span – length of your life

Antagonist- someone who opposes another; an adversary

Detriment- disadvantage; a loss

Drone- to speak in a monotonous tone

Drudgery- tedious, wearisome work

Horizontal- parallel to the horizon; level

Hypocrite- person who does not practice the beliefs or opinions that he or she professes

Insubordinate- defiant to authority; disobedient; rebellious

Mentor- a wise, trusted counselor or advisor