Name
Date
Period
Directions: Using a dictionary, match the correct terms with their definitions. Next, write the correct word in
the sentence. You must then write the term and its part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms on
flashcards*. (Utilize both sides of the card.)
Terms:
1.
abound (ə-bound')
11.
mellow (mĕl'ō)
2.
braggart (brăg'ərt)
12.
nomadic (nō'măd'ic ')
3.
cache (kăsh)
13.
piecemeal (pēs'mēl')
4.
clarification (klăr'ə-fĭ-kā'shən)
14.
quest (kwĕst)
5.
despondent (dĭ-spŏn'dənt)
15.
random (răn'dəm)
6.
embezzle (ĕm-bĕz'əl)
16.
rant (rănt)
7.
heartrending (härt'rĕn'dĭng)
17.
reinforce (rē'ĭn-fôrs', -fōrs')
8.
leisurely (lē'zhər-lē, lĕzh'ər-)
18.
seclusion (sĭ-klū'zhən)
9.
lethargic (lə-thär'jĭk)
19.
status (stăt'əs, stā'təs)
20.
turmoil (tûr'moil')
10.
malady (măl'ə-dē)
Definitions: (*Note: They are not in the same order as the words! Definitions with an asterisk and bolded
are the ones that will be used on the test and are, therefore, the only ones you need write on the flashcards.
Also, you may simply write only the synonyms and antonyms you best associate with the definition.)
A. *(n.) a boaster; (adj.) boastful in a loud, annoying way
There seems to be a
worth.
Greek mythology is filled with
deeds and skills.
in every family, who boasts about his or her achievements and
gods and heroes who take more than a little pride in their
Synonyms: (n.) bigmouth, blowhard
B. (adj.) causing mental pain or grief
The survivor told a
story about the shipwreck and the days she spent alone on the island.
Synonyms: moving, sad, heartbreaking, poignant (poin'yənt) (profoundly moving)
Antonyms: amusing, funny, hilarious
C. (adj.) sad, *without hope, discouraged
The doctor was
over the loss of his patient and dear friend.
Synonyms: dejected, depressed, forlorn
Antonyms: jubilant, elated
D. (v.) to be plentiful, be filled
Lush fruit tress
in the orchards of Central California.
Synonyms: burst with, overflow with, teem with
Antonyms: lack, want
E. (v.) to steal property entrusted to one’s care
The senator’s aide lost his job when he was aught trying to
campaign funds.
Synonyms: swindle, defraud
F. (v.) to make stronger with new materials or support
They used steal beams to
the structure of the building.
Synonyms: strengthen, bolster, prop up, support
Antonyms: weaken, undermine, sap, impair
G. *(adj.) ripe, well-matured; sift, sweet, and rich; *gentle, pleasant
(v.) to become gentle and sweet
*The tenor’s voice was rich and
unpleasant.
, but the baritone’s sounded somewhat harsh and
Mom continued to hope that her upstart (arrogant) brother would
experience.
and age with
Synonyms: (adj.) dulcet (dŭl'sĭt) (pleasing to the ear), creamy
Antonyms: (adj.) unripe, green, harsh, grating, strident
H. *(adj.) one piece at a time (adv.) gradually
The committee’s
school board could afford.
Patchwork quilts are sewn
Synonym: (adv.) bit by bit
Antonym: (adv.) all at once
approach to the problem was taking more time and money than the
.
I. (n.) a hiding place; something hidden or stored
We found a
of canned food hidden under the stairs in the cellar.
Synonyms: stockpile, hoard, store
J. *(n.) a search, hunt (v.) to search, seek, ask
*In
thousand miles.
of a safe water route to the Pacific, Lewis and Clark journeyed more than three
Diplomats
for peaceful solutions to global problems.
Synonyms: (n.) pursuit, venture
K. *(adj.) unhurried, taking plenty of time; (adv.) in an easygoing or unhurried way
*My parents enjoy taking a
We ate
stroll through the park on Sunday afternoon.
and spent hours talking about old times.
Synonyms: (adj.) slow, relaxed
Antonyms: (adj.) hasty, hurried, rushed, hectic
L. (n.) the act of making clear or understandable, an explanation
Reporters asked for a
her position.
of the politician’s statement so that they could accurately report
Synonyms: elucidation, explication
M. (adj.) unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent
The twins often became
after eating a large meal at their grandmother’s house.
Synonyms: lazy, sluggish, listless
Antonyms: wide-awake, alert, energetic, dynamic
N. (n.) a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitation
For many years after the Civil War, the South remained a society in
Synonyms: upheaval (state of major change), tumult (tū'mŭlt', tyū'-)(riot), chaos
.
O. (n.) isolation from others, solitude
Some actors choose to live in
away from the prying eyes of journalists.
Synonyms: aloneness, solitariness
Antonym: the thick of things
P. (adj.) wandering, moving about from place to place
Many groups in the desert live a
life, moving about in search of water and grazing land.
Synonyms: roving, roaming, vagrant, migratory, itinerant
Antonyms: stationary settled, rooted, fixed
Q. (n.) a person’s condition or position in the eyes of the law; *relative rank or standing, especially in society;
prestige (recognition)
When I first entered the country, I was classified as a “resident alien,” but my
since then.
has changed
Synonyms: situation, recognition, *position relative to that of others
R. (n.) a sickness, illness, disease, disorder
Rheumatic ever, usually a childhood
, can cause permanent damage to the heart.
Synonyms: ailment, indisposition
Antonyms: health, well-being
S. (adj.) by chance; not planned or prearranged; irregular
Instead of trying to decide which applicants were best suited for the job, he selected two of them at
.
Synonyms: haphazard, arbitrary (determined by chance)
Antonyms: planned, deliberate, systematic
T. *(v.) to speak wildly and noisily; (n.) loud, violent talk
When the speaker began to
Listening to the
like a rabble-rouser, the crowd shouted him down .
of that radio personality makes me want to give up on talk shows.
Synonyms: (v.) rave, fume, spout, harangue (hə-răng') (criticize)
Antonyms: (v.) whisper, mumble