synonyms 2 (7) with definitions

This week’s vocabulary Words for 7th Grade

Synonyms 2

Week of Jan. 31, 2011

# Word POS Definition

1 artisan noun a worker in a skilled trade, esp. one that involves making things by hand

2 boisterous adjective (person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

3 inquisitive adjective curious or inquiring

4 recant verb say that no longer holds an opinion or belief, esp. one considered heretical

5 temperate adjective of, relating to, or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures

6 potent adjective having great power, influence, or effect

7 devoid adjective entirely lacking or free from

8 indispensable adjective absolutely necessary

9 infuriated verb make (someone) extremely angry and impatient

10 arduous adjective involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

A synonym is a word similar to or exactly in meaning to another word. Knowing synonyms will improve your vocabulary and writing.

Write the synonym for each group of words below.

1.) mighty, strong, powerful, _______________________________________________

2.) angered, enraged, furious, _____________________________________________

3.) essential, necessary, needful, ___________________________________________

4.) curious, inquiring, questioning, __________________________________________

5.) missing, lacking, absent, _______________________________________________