Unit 1-5.1 Vocabulary Words

Terms & Definition

100

A document that lists a person’s skills, education, and job experience.

RESUME

200

Of little importance or value.

TRIVIAL

300

Ready and balanced to act.

POISED

400

filled with anger or resentment over something unjust, unworthy, or mean

INDIGNANT

500

Disobedient and willful

WAYWARD

Synonyms

100

The trailer gave a preview of the movie.

FORETASTE

200

He used oil to grease the gears.

LUBRICATE

300

I was embarrassed after I scored a basket for the wrong team.

MORTIFY

400

Mr. Matamoros's grading was completely visible, allowing students to understand each assignment.

TRANSPARENT

500

Usually the 7th graders are in a good mood, but today they are acting irritable

PEEVISH

Antonyms

100

The feeling was one-sided.

MUTUAL

200

The ground was dry.

SODDEN

300

Once I was at college, I did not miss my own bed, my limited freedom, and home-cooked meals

HANKER

400

I think those sports announcers need to be fired, they were the most dull and boring people I've ever listened to!

ANIMATED

500

The employee followed orders instead of starting a new business.

ENTREPRENEUR

Fill in the Sentence

100

Do you know how to _______ the check? We made a mistake and added too many zeroes.

VOID

200

The student was a young __________, storming into the Principal's office to tell them how much he hated the teacher!

FIREBRAND

300

Despite the snowstorm, the students at Saint Luke's left ____________

UNSCATHED

400

After power washing the house, the shine of our dwelling left a starry _______

LUSTER

500

Mr. Gelfand not drinking coffee today was a _________ of the bad mood he was soon to be in.

FORETASTE

Vocabulary Words in Context

100

Instead of the normal snore, the baby sounded like a robot while sleeping. What word best fits?

DRONE

200

After watering the soil, the seeds started to grow. What word fits best?

GERMINATE

300

Every four years, it is your responsibility to vote for the next President. Which word best describes you?

CONSTITUENT

400

I got too close to the campfire and unfortunately, my bag was slightly burnt. What word best fits here?

SINGE

500

I cannot decide whether I want to go out with my friends tonight or go see a movie.... What word best fits here?

FICKLE

@ll of the @bove

100

SYNONYM: The attack was cruel and unfair.

VICIOUS

200

Definition: to provide people with a want or need, especially food or service

CATER

300

Definition: something that can cause harm or danger.

DISSUADE

400

Vocabulary in Context: Kids tossed pebbles at the fence over and over.

PELT

500

Antonym: The nation lived in complete anarchy.

REGIME