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Directions: Each morning, a new vocabulary word will be on the projector. For your warm-
up, you should review the word, definition, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentence.
Then, complete the required “Vocabulary Visionary” activities. See the explanations of
each one below.
Required: This packet is a summative grade and should be an easy way for you to earn test
points. Once you are familiar with the word, you should complete the “Detail Detective” and
another “Vocabulary Visionary” activity in the space provided.
Vocabulary Visionary Activity Menu Detail Detective: Write a detailed
"explaining" sentence that makes use of the word in such a context that someone
could guess the word's meaning. An explaining sentence has an action verb, not a telling verb, like was, is, are, am,
were, be, been.
“The young cop’s skin was ashen and pale after he left the scene of the
gruesome triple homicide.”
Elaborate Acrostic: Write an acrostic
poem or acrostic sentence based on all the word's letters; the poem/sentence must have something to do with the
word's meaning.
Loathe: “Leslie, our angry terrier, hates
everything”
“Figure” it out: Create a stick figure
drawing that represents the vocabulary word along with a dialogue bubble or caption about the word; the bubble or caption must correctly use the word.
She crept stealthily through the yard,
careful not to step on a twig or dried leaf, as she quietly approached the house.
Haiku Poem: Write a haiku that
contains and explains the word.
Amicable is (5 syllables) Smiling pleasantly at the (7 syllables)
Lonely little girl. (5 syllables)
Alliteration Sentence: Write a
sentence for the vocabulary word that uses at least four examples of
alliteration; the sentence must have something to do with the word’s
meaning.
Gilded: With gilded sword sparkling gold in the sunlight, he attacked the gluttonous lion
before it gorged on the beast.
“Take Two” Rhyming Couplet: Write a rhyming couplet that uses and
explains the word.
She looked at me dazed and confused I did not laugh as I wasn’t amused Why didn’t she understand me?
Personified Sentence: Write a
personified description of a character whose surname is the vocabulary word. The description must connect the word's meaning to the "person's" personality or
job.
Persnickety stuck her pert little nose in the air as she glared at the small and dirty child. “I don’t play with filthy, poor children!” she said in a huff and stalked
off in her Jimmy Choo ballet slippers clutching her pink Prada purse.
Metaphor Poem: Write at least a two-
stanza poem that uses your vocabulary word as a metaphor and then further
explains how the vocabulary word is that metaphor. If my vocabulary word is
capitulate, for example, the you could write:
“Capitulate is the shrug of the shoulders your father does when giving in to where
mom wants to go to dinner.
Capitulate is the white flag tentatively waving in the breeze
above the battered and beaten army.”
Simile Poem: Write at least a two-
stanza poem that uses your vocabulary word as a simile and then further
illustrates how the vocabulary word is that simile.
“Avarice Is like a spoiled child
Always demanding, grabbing, and hoarding
All of mom’s freshly baked cookies.
Avarice Is like a vacuum
It eventually sucks All the fun out of life and leaves you
surrounded by the filth of yesterday’s tedious efforts.”
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Astrain: (verb) stretched to maximum extension
Sample Sentence: My elbow and shoulder joints were astrained as I reached for the
remote on the far end of our couch.
Synonyms: wretched, stretched, pulled Antonyms: loosened, relaxed, slackened
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Exultant: (adjective) having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph
Sample Sentence: Our soccer team was exultant after winning the game in overtime and
loudly shouted cheers of joy.
Synonyms: jubilant, rejoicing, prideful Antonyms: dejected, depressed, dispirited
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Forsake: (verb) to cause to remain behind
Sample Sentence: Forsaking most of our possessions, we evacuated just before the
hurricane struck.
Synonyms: abandon, desert, leave Antonyms: keep, reserve, withhold.
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Hummock: (noun) a small, round hill
Sample Sentence: The children quickly tired of riding their sled down the hummock and
went in search of a larger hill.
Synonyms: non Antonyms: none
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Indifference: (noun) lack of interest or concern
Sample Sentence: Many young children have an indifference to eating nutritious
vegetables, and instead prefer delicious sweets.
Synonyms: disregard, apathy, nonchalance Antonyms: attentiveness, awareness, passion
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Interminably: (adverb) having or seeming to have no end; continuing for a very long time
Sample Sentence: Father Klevance preached his Eastern sermon interminably and I nearly
fell asleep.
Synonyms: endless, infinite Antonyms: ending, terminated, finite
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Islet: (noun) a little island
Sample Sentence: There are many islets in the Chesapeake Bay that used to be larger
islands, home to many fishing communities.
Synonyms: isle, island Antonyms: continent, mainland
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Jauntily: (adverb) having much high-spirited energy and movement
Sample Sentence: Donkey jauntily trotted and pranced around Shrek, and insisted on
breakfast waffles.
Synonyms: frisky, sprightly, vivacious Antonyms: lazy, lethargic, sleepy
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Languidly: (adverb) lacking bodily energy or motivation
Sample Sentence: Sarah swayed languidly on the dance floor without much motivation
because she did not have a dance partner.
Synonyms: limp, spiritless, languishing Antonyms: active, industrious, lively
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Pessimistic: (adjective) emphasizing or expecting the worst
Sample Sentence: With that pessimistic attitude, it’s no wonder you’re depressed!
Synonyms: despairing, downbeat, hopeless Antonyms: hopeful, optimistic, encouraging
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Stealthily: (adverb) quiet and secretive in order to avoid being noticed
Sample Sentence: Daisy the cat stealthily crept up behind the dog and pounced on poor
Snickers’ tail.
Synonyms: sneakily, furtively, sly Antonyms: straightforward, evident, obvious
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Tautened: (verb) to draw tight
Sample Sentence: First Mate Jones tautened the rope on his anchor, then tied it off on a
starboard cleat.
Synonyms: tighten, tense, stretch Antonyms: loosen, slacken
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Transfiguration: (noun) to change in form or appearance
Sample Sentence: After his transfiguration into a beast, Prince Adam must learn to love
and earn love before the final petal falls from an enchanted rose to break his curse.
Synonyms: metamorphosis, conversion,
transformation
Antonyms: fixed, frozen, stabilization
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Vexation: (noun) the feeling of impatience of anger caused by another’s repeated
disagreeable acts
Sample Sentence: After rudely being asked a deeply personal question yet again, Brian
suppressed his rising vexation and gave a vague response as politely as he could.
Synonyms: “aggro,” irritation, exasperation Antonyms: delight, pleasure
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Vulnerable: (adjective) being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
Sample Sentence: People with fair skin find they are vulnerable to sunburn whenever they
venture outside on a sunny day.
Synonyms: endangered, exposed, susceptible Antonyms: guarded, protected, sheltered
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Bewildered: (verb/adjective) to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
Sample Sentence: The high-pitched squealing caused the bewildered puppy to tilt his head
in confusion.
Synonyms: baffled, confused, mystified Antonyms: assured, enlightened, informed
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Countenance: (noun) facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
Sample Sentence: The help-wanted advertisement for a receptionist specified that the
ideal candidate would have a pleasant countenance to greet visitors
Synonyms: look, expression, visage Antonyms: none
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Forestalled: (verb) to stop or delay something from happening
Sample Sentence: You can forestall skidding on ice simply by driving more slowly.
Synonyms: prevent, preclude Antonyms: assist, facilitate
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Frank: (adjective) free in expressing one’s true feelings and opinions
Sample Sentence: Our ballet teacher is very frank about telling her students whether she
thinks they have the talent for a career in dance.
Synonyms: candid, direct, honest Antonyms: reserved, quiet, ambiguous
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Genuine: (adjective) free from any intent to deceive or impress others
Sample Sentence: Annie made genuine compliments from the bottom of her heart about
her boss’s flair for fashion.
Synonyms: honest, sincere, unpretending Antonyms: fake, suspicious, deceitful
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Glum: (adjective) lacking in cheer
Sample Sentence: Eeyore, the old gray donkey in Winnie the Pooh, is known for his glum
personality.
Synonyms: depressing, gloomy, sullen Antonyms: lighthearted, carefree, perky
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Hamlet: (noun) a small residential settlement
Sample Sentence: She always longed to return to the quiet little hamlet where she had
been born.
Synonyms: village, townlet Antonyms: none
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Indomitable: (adjective) incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued
Sample Sentence: An indomitable spirit was needed to endure the rigors of pioneer life,
such as dangerous weather and starvation.
Synonyms: invincible, weak, powerless Antonyms: insecure, weak, powerless
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Influx: (noun) a flowing or coming in
Sample Sentence: The Dust Bowl and Great Depression resulted in a sudden influx of
people into the cities.
Synonyms: inflow, rush Antonyms: outflow, outpouring
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Keen: (adjective) able to sense slight impressions or differences
Sample Sentence: It takes someone with a keen eye to spot a fake dollar bill from a
counterfeit one.
Synonyms: accurate, clear, supersensitive Antonyms: dimmed, dulled, imprecise
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Liberate: (verb) to set free
Sample Sentence: Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and liberated the
slaves in 1863.
Synonyms: emancipate, unbind, unfetter Antonyms: conquer, enslave, commit
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Loftiest: (adjective) having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing
attitude
Sample Sentence: She acts all lofty and superior just because she went to an Ivy League
college.
Synonyms: arrogance, haughty, superior Antonyms: bashful, meek, timid
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Marred: (adjective/verb) something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Sample Sentence: The inkpen exploded in the laundry and marred all my favorite clothes.
Synonyms: Antonyms:
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Monotonous: (adjective) causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
Sample Sentence: C-Span is truly the most monotonous television program offered
through cable; it puts me to sleep!
Synonyms: boring, tedious, uninteresting Antonyms: sensational, animating, entertaining
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Mournful: (adjective) very sad
Sample Sentence: The mournful survivors of the disaster were faced with the grim task of
burying the dead.
Synonyms: heartbroken, grieving, anguished Antonyms: joyful, triumphant, merry
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Nostalgia: (noun) the state of being homesick
Sample Sentence: I feel nostalgic any time I think back to my teenage years and
remember the carefree times I had with my friends in Ocean City.
Synonyms: wistful Antonyms: none
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Pensive: (adjective) quietly thoughtful
Sample Sentence: Rainy days often put me in a pensive mood and inspire me to journal
about my life.
Synonyms: Antonyms:
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Perceptive: (adjective) able to sense slight impressions or differences
Sample Sentence: Due to their ability to rotate their ears, cats are very perceptive when
it comes to pinpointing the source of a sound.
Synonyms: sharp, sensitive, precise Antonyms: inaccurate, deadened
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Raiment: (noun) covering for the human body
Sample Sentence: The queen was clothed in raiment bedecked with jewels and gold and
silver threads.
Synonyms: apparel, attire, garments Antonyms: none
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Rouse: (verb) to stop being asleep
Sample Sentence: I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late.
Synonyms: awaken, rise, revive Antonyms: rest, sleep, slumber
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Shrewd: (adjective) having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment
Sample Sentence: A shrewd car dealer knows how to make the best possible deal for
potential customers.
Synonyms: smart, savvy, astute Antonyms: naïve, obtuse, airheaded
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Sidled: (verb) to move close to someone in a quiet or secret way
Sample Sentence: Bonnie quietly sidled up behind me while I was deep in thought, yelled
“Boo!” and scared me half to death.
Synonyms: none Antonyms: none
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Somber: (adjective) very sad and serious
Sample Sentence: Traditionally, somber black clothes are considered appropriate for a
funeral.
Synonyms: gloomy, dismal, desolate Antonyms: joyful, festive, blithes
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Spires: (noun) a tapering roof or type of spiral tower
Sample Sentence: I’ve often wondered how many times the spire on top of the Empire
State Building has been struck by lightning.
Synonyms: none Antonyms: none
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