September Words
What does it mean to flourish?
To grow because of a good environment.
What does it mean if something is conventional?
It means it's the normal, typical way.
Describe someone who is reclusive.
He/she would not want to be around other people.
Describe an area that is affluent.
It is wealthy/rich.
What does it mean to be vexed by something?
- Annoyed or frustrated
- Dealing with some type of problem
What is a good synonym for resent?
Hate/grudge
What is a good synonym for foreboding?
Warning, uneasy, fear, suspicious, etc.
What is a good synonym for somber?
Gloomy, Sad, Depressing, etc.
What is a good synonym for anecdote?
Story
What is a good synonym for deficient?
lacking, limited, insufficient, etc.
What is a good antonym for obsolete?
New, current, modern, etc.
What is a good antonym for imminent?
distant, unlikely, never, etc.
What is a good antonym for condemn?
Praise, support, lift up, etc.
What is a good antonym for revere?
Disrespect, condemn, dishonor, etc.
What is an antonym for the word averse?
approval, liked, attracted to, tolerant, etc.
Take 2 minutes to write a sentence using the word monotonous. Use context clues in your sentence.
The teacher gave a monotonous lesson by doing notes for 50 minutes.
Take 2 minutes to write a sentence that uses the word ambiguous. Use context clues in your sentence.
Because the poem's meaning was ambiguous, the students interpreted it in many ways.
Take 2 minutes to write a sentence that uses the word versatile correctly. Use context clues in your sentence.
He showed his versatility when he danced, sang, and played an instrument.
Write a sentence with a word that uses "cogn" in it. Use context clues in your sentence.
He felt lucky that he recognized several of the words on today's game.
Write a sentence in 2 minutes with the word provoke in it. Use context clues in your sentence.
He was always trying to provoke his teacher by making noises in class.
What does incredulous mean?
An expression of disbelief or surprise.
What does mitigate mean?
To lessen the severity of something.
What does connotation mean?
The feeling associated with a word.
What does it mean to be obstinate?
stubborn and refusing to change one's mind.
What does the word benevolence mean?
To be kind and well-meaning.