Vocabulary List #14
Name
Word
scorn
crevice
fury
shrill
antagonistic
legible
plaintive
judiciously
dubiously
deft
paltry
inexorable
ineffable
askew
ephemeral
apprehension
Part of Speech
verb
noun
noun
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
noun
Definition
to reject, refuse, or ignore with disdain
a crack forming an opening
violent anger
high-pitched or piercing sound
hostile; unfriendly
capable of being read
expressing sorrow; mournful
showing or using good or bad judgment
doubtful; questionable
clever; skillful
worthless
not to be persuaded, moved or affected by prayers
incapable of being expressed or described in words
crooked
lasting a short time
suspicion of a future event
dilapidated
wryly
decipher
gnarled
adjective
adverb
verb
adjective
showing signs of wear or neglect
devious in course or purpose
to discover the meaning
bent; twisted
Vocabulary Activities
Directions: Complete 3 of the activities to turn in on Thursday.
1. Write a sentence that contains each spelling word. The sentence must demonstrate
the meaning of the word and each sentence must contain correct spelling, punctuation,
and grammar.
2. Make a flashcard for each word. The front of the flashcards must contain the word
and a sentence containing the word. The back of the flashcard must contain the word’s
part of speech and its definition.
3. Write a story using 15 of your words. The story must contain correct spelling,
punctuation, and grammar.
4. Draw a picture to represent the meaning of 10 of your words.
5. Write a synonym or antonym for 10 of your words.
6. Create a word search using Puzzlemaker on Discoveryeducation.com or graph paper
that includes all of your vocabulary words. Then, solve your words search by
highlighting each spelling word.