Knowledge Rating Scale
Vocabulary
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admit
consider
embarrassed
furthermore
miniature
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary
Word
Definition
Part of
Speech
Synonym
Antonym
admit
to tell the truth about
something
verb
confess
deny
consider
to think carefully about
something
verb
contemplate
forget;
ignore
embarrassed
feeling silly and ashamed
adjective
humiliated
furthermore
in addition; besides
adverb
additionally
miniature
made on a small scale
adjective
tiny
large
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Examples
Word
admit
Example
I admit that I did not study for the test yesterday and failed it. I have to
confess and tell the truth about the bad grade I received.
If you do the wrong thing, do you usually admit to it?
consider
You must consider what occupation you want to work in when deciding on
your college major. It is important to think carefully about this because it
will influence the rest of your life.
What do you think is the most important thing to consider for the future?
embarrassed
I was embarrassed when I dropped my tray in the cafeteria. I felt
ashamed and humiliated because everyone was looking at me and
laughing.
When is a time that you have felt embarrassed?
furthermore
Vocabulary can help with your daily life, furthermore it will help you on the
GED test. Vocabulary can help you in interactions throughout the day and
also on the GED test.
Do you like studying vocabulary, furthermore are you willing to spend time
learning it?
miniature
I love miniature candy bars. They are not as big as regular candy bars;
they are a smaller version. They are made on a small scale.
Do you own anything that is miniature?
Fill in the Blank
admit
consider
embarrassed
furthermore
miniature
1. The little girl loved the ____________ dollhouse her grandfather made for her.
2. I ___________ that I found all the answers to the test online.
3. Elizabeth was _______________ when her mother yelled at her in front of her friends.
4. Ben took charge of the event, and _________________ he stayed late after to clean up.
5. It is nice to ____________ the feelings of others before speaking your opinion.
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Sentence Completion
1. I have to admit that I avoid ___________________________________________________.
2. I must consider how much money I have before I _________________________________.
3. I was embarrassed when _____________________________________________________.
4. I plan to get my GED, furthermore I also plan to __________________________________.
5. I like to collect miniature _____________________________________________.
Yes, No, Why?
1. Do you consider eating miniature candy bars a good way to control your sugar intake?
2. Are you ever embarrassed to admit the things you have done wrong?
3. Furthermore, have you suffered the consequences of things that you have done wrong?
Read and Respond
Oldest, Youngest, or in the Middle? (Six Way Paragraphs, Middle Level: 3rd Edition, page 36;
ISBN 0-8442-2119-8)
1. Sometimes the first-born child is seen as a miniature adult. Why do you think this is so?
2. Which theory about birth order would you admit to be true about your family?
3. Based on your personality alone, would people consider you to be the oldest, middle, or
youngest child?
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