Vocab Unit One
Vocab Unit Two
Vocab Unit Three
Mystery Vocab
Ms. Klaassen
100
Use "envelope" as a verb, properly in a sentence.
The fog enveloped Van Horne in the early hours of the morning.
100
Define "venture"
Proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
100
Use "fervent" properly in a sentence.
Her fervent argument swayed the principal to allow students to wear earbuds during classroom work time.
100
Based on the context clues, what does the word "Frugal" mean in the following sentence: Ms. Klaassen was frugal with her money, she saved every dime she made.
Careful, Cautious, Sparing
100
What is Ms. Klaassen's Favorite Color?
Blue
200
Give a synonym for "vex"
Puzzle, confuse, annoy, irritate
200
Use Impunity properly in a sentence
After being caught breaking curfew, the teenager asked her parents for impunity because she had a flat tire along the way.
200
Give a synonym for "precede"
Previous, Prior, Former,
200
Based on the context clues, what does "cumbersome" mean in the following sentence: "The large dresser was cumbersome to carry for one person.
Difficult to handle or use because of size or weight
200
What is Ms. Klaassen's favorite style of music?
Ska!
300
What is the definition of "sagacity"?
The qualities of being wise, and having sound judgement
300
Give a synonym for "precious"
Valued, Cherished, Treasured
300
Give an antonym for "genial"
Unfriendly, Disagreeable, Unkind
300
Give a synonym for "Cordial"
Kind, Polite, Genial!!!! :-)
300
Where is Ms. Klaassen's hometown?
Marion, Iowa.
400
Use "scarce" properly in a sentence.
When hurricane Irma devastated Texas, bottled water became scarce.
400
Give an ANTONYM for "insufferable"
Bearable, Manageable, Endurable, Tolerable
400
Use "Wail" properly in a sentence - as a VERB
I wailed loudly and continuously after I smashed my hand in the car door.
400
According to the context clues, what does "cantankerous" mean in the following sentence: "The cantankerous old man refused to move from his spot in the diner, even when they began to close.
Stubborn, obstinate, unwilling to cooperate
400
What is Ms. Klaassen's son's name?
Seth
500
Give a synonym for "derision"
Mockery, ridicule, jeer, sneer
500
Define "Motley"
Consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
500
Define: Aspire
To direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something.
500
Give a synonym for animosity
Dislike, hatred, bitterness, hostility
500
What sport does Ms. Klaassen's son play?
Tennis