Name That Word
Which vocabulary word means roomy or having plenty of space?
Spacious
“The spacious classroom had plenty of room for students to move around.” Is spacious used correctly?
Yes. Spacious means roomy, and the classroom has plenty of space.
Use spacious in a sentence that shows what could fit inside a room.
“The spacious bedroom had enough room for two beds, a desk, and a couch.”
Which vocabulary word describes a sound that is quieter or less clear because something blocks it?
Muffled
“Her voice was muffled through the thick scarf covering her mouth.” Is muffled used correctly?
Yes. The scarf makes her voice quieter or less clear
Use muffled in a sentence. Include what is blocking the sound.
“I heard muffled music through the thick wall separating our apartments.”
Which vocabulary word names a small entrance area just inside a building’s outer door?
Vestibule
“His concern remained unvoiced because he shouted it to the entire class.” Is unvoiced used correctly?
No. Unvoiced means not expressed aloud. Correction: “His concern remained unvoiced because he kept it to himself.”
Use unvoiced in a sentence. Explain why the person keeps the thought or feeling to themselves.
“Her worries remained unvoiced because she did not want her little brother to feel afraid.”
Which vocabulary word describes thoughts or feelings that someone does not express aloud?
Unvoiced
“The recessed cabinet stuck far out from the wall into the hallway.” Is recessed used correctly?
No. Recessed means set back into a surface. Correction: “The recessed cabinet was set into the wall.”
Use vestibule in a sentence that explains what someone does there.
“We stepped through the building’s outer door and shook the rain off our umbrellas in the vestibule before entering the lobby.”
A shelf is built into the wall instead of sticking out. Which vocabulary word describes the shelf?
Recessed
“The instructions were obscure, so everyone immediately understood exactly what to do.” Is obscure used correctly?
No. Obscure can mean difficult to understand. Correction: “The instructions were obscure, so we asked the teacher to explain them.”
Create a two-sentence mystery scene using both obscure and recessed correctly.
“The note’s message was obscure, so the detective could not understand the clue. She discovered a second note on a recessed shelf set into the wall.”