Guess the Vocabulary Word
This word means old, worn, or in poor condition.
What is shabby?
“Robert grunted hello.” What does grunted mean?
Spoke using a short, low sound
What is a synonym for slim?
Thin
What is an antonym for noisy?
Quiet
Use shabby in a sentence.
The shabby jacket had several holes.
This word means causing disgust, shock, or alarm.
What is appalling?
“Robert grimaced” when he saw the fish. What did he probably do?
Made a facial expression showing discomfort or disgust.
What is a synonym for terrible?
Awful, horrible, or very bad
What is an antonym for polite?
Rude or impolite
Use grimaced in a sentence.
Maya grimaced when she tasted the sour lemon.
This word means a loud mixture of confusing noises.
What is clamor?
Amy’s family arrived in “a clamor of doorbells.” What does clamor mean?
A loud and confusing noise.
What is a synonym for tender, as used to describe food?
Soft
What is an antonym for different?
Same or similar
Use despair in a sentence.
He felt despair when he thought his dog was lost.
This word means a complete loss of hope or deep sadness.
What is despair?
The guests were “astonished” when Amy’s father belched. How did they feel?
Very surprised or shocked.
What is a synonym for astonished?
Surprised or amazed
What is an antonym for proud?
Ashamed or embarrassed
Use muster in a sentence.
I had to muster the courage to give my speech.
This word means to understand the value or importance of something.
What is appreciate?
Amy’s mother had “outdone herself” while preparing dinner. What does that mean?
She did better or made more effort than usual.
What is a synonym for muster?
Gather, summon, or build up
What is an antonym for appreciate?
Dislike, disregard, or take for granted
Use appreciate in a sentence connected to Amy’s lesson.
Amy learned to appreciate her family and culture.