Elements of Reading Vocabulary #7
1. absorbed (verb)
Definition: to take the full attention of
Synonyms: captivated, consumed
Antonyms: disenthralled, uninterested
Sentence: The book absorbed Tammy.She did not hear anything
going on around her.
2. dilapidated (adjective)
Definition: in ruins; fallen apart
Synonyms: battered, broken-down
Antonyms: repaired
Sentence: The old, dilapidated building could not be repaired.
3. insignificant (adjective)
Definition: not important; too small to be important
Synonyms: minor, minimal, meaningless
Antonyms: important, meaningful
Sentence: the ant seemed insignificant compared to the elephant.
4. melancholy (adjective)
Definition: sorrowful; sad
Synonyms: gloomy, somber, blue
Antonyms: happy, cheerful, bright
Sentence: I was in a melancholy mood after watching the sad movie.
5. manipulate (verb)
Definition: to skillfully influence; to unfairly force or convince
Synonyms: handle, maneuver
Antonyms: -----Sentence: The young child tried to manipulate her mother into buying her a
new toy by giving her an endearing smile.
6. pompous (adjective)
Definition: boastful--- thinks they are more important than they really are
Synonyms: arrogant, conceited, smug
Antonyms: modest, humble
Sentence: He thinks he is the star of the team, but everyone else thinks he is
pompous.
Elements of Reading Vocabulary #7
7. precocious (adjective)
Definition: advanced in mental development; exceptionally smart
Synonyms: gifted, talented, intelligent
Antonyms: ----Sentence: Though the precocious child graduated college at sixteen, she
always maintained a modest attitude.
8. scheme (noun)
Definition: a plan of action
Synonyms: strategy
Antonyms: ----Sentence: We planned a surprise party for my mom, but she ruined the
scheme when she came home early.