Torres 1
Name: _____________________________
Mrs. Torres
Reading 7 Period _________
Date: ______________________________
Vocabulary for
Ties That Bind, Ties That Break
Directions: Fill in the missing information and write a sentence for each word.
Hobble
Part of Speech: verb
Synonym: limp
Antonym: _______________
Definition: walking in an awkward way.
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________
Droned
Part of Speech: verb
Synonyms- buzz & hum
Antonym: _______________
Definition: to talk in a persistently dull or monotonous tone
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________
Enthralling
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: fascinating, enchanting, and mesmerizing
Antonym: _______________
Definition: to hold spellbound holding something or someone spellbound
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________
Torres 2
Fastidious
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: ____________________ Antonym: careless
Definition: very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail, especially regarding
cleanliness
Sentence: ___________________________________________________________________
Robust
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: Sturdy, fit, and hearty
Antonym: _______________
Definition: having or showing vigor, strength, or firmness
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________
Decreed
Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: demand, mandate, and rule
Antonym: _______________
Definition: To determine or order judicially
Sentence: ____________________________________________________________________
Wistfully Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: pensively & longingly
Antonym: ________
Definition: In a melancholy manner expressing desire or yearning
Sentence: ___________________________________________________________________
Keen
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonym: _______________ Antonyms: dumb, unobservant
Definition: Characterized by strength
Sentence: ____________________________________________________________________
Torres 3
Agility
Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: deftness, celerity, and dexterity
Antonym: _______________
Definition: The power of moving quickly
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________
Gaunt
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: emaciated, haggard, and skeletal
Antonym: _______________
Definition: excessively thin
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________
Submissive
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms: compliant, docile, and obedient
Antonym: _______________
Definition: yielding to governance or authority
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________
Reproach
Parts of Speech: noun or verb
Synonyms: Chide, reprimand, and rebuke
Antonym: _______________
Definition: the expression of disapproval or disappointed
Sentence: __________________________________________________________________