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VOCAB.
Vocabulary 1
Bell Work
Day 1
Part I: Matching
Directions: Match each vocabulary word to the definition.
1. _____ agitated
a. to overlook
2. _____ optimistic
b. expecting a negative outcome
3. _____ pessimistic
c. to examine closely and critically
4. _____ reminiscent
d. expecting a favorable outcome
5. _____ pompous
e. upset or disturbed
6. _____ admonish
f. to act as if something is of little or no importance
7. _____ scrutinize
g. to make hostile
8. _____ alienate
h. fondly recalling something from the past
9. _____ condone
i. excessive self esteem
10. _____ trivialize
j. to express disapproval gently
Part II: Synonyms
Directions: A synonym is a word that means the same as another word. Write two synonyms for each vocabulary
word listed.
11. pompous
_______________
________________
12. optimistic
_______________
________________
13. alienate
_______________
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VOCAB.
Vocabulary 1
Bell Work
Day 2
Part I: Fill in the Blank
Directions: Use the word bank provided to fill in the vocabulary word next to its definition.
agitated
optimistic
pessimistic
reminiscent
pompous
admonish
scrutinize
alienate
condone
trivialize
1. _______________ to excuse or overlook
2. _______________ pretentious; overly confident
3. _______________ expecting a positive outcome
4. _______________ to act as if something is of little importance
5. _______________ to separate or make hostile
6. _______________ expecting a negative outcome
7. _______________ upset or disturbed
8. _______________ to examine closely
9. _______________ fondly recalling something from the past
10. _______________ to gently warn
Part II: Antonyms
Directions: An antonym is a word that means the opposite as another word. Write one antonym for each vocabulary
word listed below.
11. agitated
_______________
12. admonish _______________
13. condone
_______________