Context Clues
Jude was extremely precise and paid close attention to every detail when hitting the right pin on his target. Which vocabulary word means showing extreme care and precision?
What is meticulous?
What is the definition of empathy?
What is the ability to understand, share, and experience the emotions and perspective of another person?
Because of Alex’s __________, his partner felt very comforted when they were having a hard day.
What is empathy?
Use the word convey in a sentence about sending a message or telling a secret.
(Example Answer) "Alex accidentally conveyed a secret he wasn’t supposed to tell."
What vocabulary word is the opposite of careless or sloppy?
What is meticulous?
Because of Alex’s generosity, the charity he volunteered for thought he was very kind and generous. Which word describes someone who is well-meaning and charitable?
What is benevolent?
What word means lasting for a very short time?
What is ephemeral?
The 10-minute meeting was so __________ that it ended almost as soon as it started!
What is ephemeral?
Use the word imply in a sentence about dropping a hint without saying it directly.
(Example Answer) "Jude was implying that he wanted Miss Grace to duet with him."
What vocabulary word is the opposite of clear, exact, or unmistakable?
What is ambiguous?
Miss Grace was very practical and realistic about getting her chores done first before relaxing. Which word describes dealing with things realistically?
What is pragmatic?
What is the definition of mediocre?
What is of only moderate or ordinary quality; neither very good nor very bad?
The pizza at Eaglecrest High School is very __________—not terrible, but not great either.
What is mediocre?
Use the word meticulous in a sentence about playing music, doing homework, or building something.
(Example Answer) "He was meticulous about practicing every single note on the piano."
What vocabulary word is the opposite of mean, selfish, or unkind?
What is benevolent?
When Natalie decided to not care about her friends and showed no emotion or concern, which "A" word was she demonstrating?
What is apathy?
What word means habitually assuming the worst about people and believing everyone is driven by selfishness?
What is cynical?
If you accidentally touch a hot stove, getting burned is completely __________ and impossible to prevent!
What is inevitable?
Use the word cynical in a sentence about someone who doesn't trust others.
(Example Answer) "Grace had a cynical thought because she didn’t feel like she could trust Alex."
What vocabulary word is the opposite of lasting forever or permanent?
What is ephemeral?
The art piece hanging on the wall at the museum had no clear meaning and was open to more than one interpretation. Which word means unclear or inexact?
What is ambiguous?
What is the definition of arbitrary?
What is lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern?
We have very different __________ on what the sky looks like today.
What is perspectives?
Create ONE sentence that uses both convey (or conveyed) and perspective.
(Example Answer) "She conveyed her perspective on the project during the meeting."
What vocabulary word is the opposite of avoidable or preventable?
What is inevitable?