Definitions
define: envied (past tense of to envy)
To envy: to be jealous of, to want what another person has
What is an antonym for exclaim?
Whisper, mutter,
What part of speech is the word thrifty?
adjective
Ex: My mom is so thrifty she got me these nice shoes for half the price at TJ Maxx!
Why is this vocab word not used correctly?
I was extremely offended by his flattery. How could he say such hurtful and cruel things?
Flattery is the act of giving excessive compliments, so it does not make sense that someone would say offensive or hurtful things to someone they are trying to flatter
Define: Lucid
Someone with a clear perspective, aware of their surroundings, easily understood
What is a synonym for the vocab word agony
pain, suffering etc.
What part of speech is the word characterize?
Verb
Why is this vocab word not used correctly?
While babysitting her 5 year old cousin, Ms. Diviak thought watching horror movies would be a suitable activity for the little girl.
Suitable means right or appropriate for a situation or person. Horror movies are NOT appropriate for a five year old so this would not be a suitable activity for Ms. Diviak and her little cousin.
Define: prodigy
An unusually talented child
What is an antonym for the vocab word reproach?
Praise, flattery, approval, etc.
The word obscure can be both an adjective and a verb.
What is the difference between the two? How does the meaning change depending on the part of speech?
Obscure (verb): to hide or conceal
Obscure (adjective): not clear, vague or uncertain, not well known
Why is this vocab word not used correctly?
I was so proud of my son's pathetic performance. He sang and danced with such energy and enthusiasm. Even the other parents noticed and praised him!
Pathetic means miserably inadequate. A pathetic performance would cause pity or sadness, not pride and joy!
Define: Perspective
Perspective: One's point of view or ideas based on experiences.
Which of your vocab words is a synonym for the word "stutter"
stammer
Intensity means to do something with great effort and strength.. How do we use intensity as an adjective?
intense
Why is this vocab word not used correctly.
The ambitious student frustrated her teachers. She never wanted to do any work! When they asked what she wanted to be when she grew up she simply said "I don't know, something easy."
Ambitious means having a strong desire for success or being determined, someone with no goals would not be ambitious!
Define: Accusation
a claim of wrongdoing, to blame someone for something bad
Which one of your vocab words is an antonym for to accept or to appreciate?
Stigmatize: to label or describe something as bad, making a person or group feel ashamed by the lable you or society has given them
Inevitable means something that is unavoidable, or sure to happen.
How would you make inevitable an adjective?
inevitably
Why is this vocab word not used correctly?
Most people love to hear discordant music.
Because if something is discordant it sounds harsh or unpleasant.