Vocabulary
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Write the definition:
(adjective) Savagely
cruel;
unsophisticated
Means the same as
(synonym):
Brutal, vicious,
wicked
Write a sentence (using context
clues):
The barbaric young girl ran and
screamed through the vestibule as
she pushed the younger children
out of the way.
Although the Aztecs were a bit
barbaric and brutal, the Spanish
easily defeated them by using
their intelligence and weapons.
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context clues):
(noun) advancement
towards better
The progressiveness of
conditions
the workers made the
rebuilding
of
the
town
Means the same as
much more modern
(synonym):
than in previous years.
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Radical, liberal
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definition:
(adjective)
elaborate, fancy,
Means the same as
(synonym):
Embellished, ornate
Write a sentence (using
context clues):
The florid house was
distinguished among
other houses on the
block due to the
amount of money spent
on it.
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Write the definition:
(adj.) not deprived
of freedom, not
restricted
Means the same as
(synonym):
Free-spirited,
independent
Write a sentence (using
context clues):
The untrammeled young
boy fearlessly rode the
colossal Ferris wheel
that was hundreds of
feet high.
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definition:
(adj.) filled with
lively energy
Means the same as
(synonym):
animated, excited,
vivacious
Write a sentence
(using context
clues):
The exuberant young
child was excited to
open his first toy on
Christmas morning.
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Write the definition:
(verb) commune with
oneself; to think
carefully alone in
one’s mind
Means the same as
(synonym):
Meditate; ponder
Write a sentence (using
context clues):
Before taking my NJ ASK
test, I spent time selfcommuning in order to
rehearse the information I
have learned throughout
the year.
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(using context
(adjective) friendly
clues):The genial
or cheerful
puppies were so
friendly they would
Means the same as
(synonym):
lick anyone who
tried to pick them
Pleasant, kind,
gracious, jolly
up.
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definition:
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context clues):The
rhapsodies of the young
(noun) written or
girl were spoken so
spoken expression
eloquently it moved
Means the same as
everyone in the
(synonym):
audience at the funeral.
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definition:
Verse; poetry
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(noun) behavior
showing high moral
standards
Means the same as
(synonym):
Ethics; uprightness;
trustworthiness; goodness;
generosity
Write a sentence (using context
clues):
The man running for president had a
great sense of virtue such as his
patience and kindness towards
every day citizens of his country.
Ghandi’s virtues inspired others to
believe in themselves and to stand
up for what they believe in.
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definition:
(verb) to spread
out from a source
Means the same as
(synonym):
Emerge, arise,
exude, radiate
Write a sentence
(using context
clues): She seemed
to emanate peace
and tranquility in
the midst of a
terrible war.
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definition:
(verb) to plant
firmly; establish
Means the same as
(synonym):
Implant, insert
Write a sentence
(using context
clues):The young boy
had the information
from his study guide
ingrafted in his
memory after hours
of studying alone.
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(noun/adj.) having or
displaying
passionate intensity
Means the same as
(synonym):
Heartfelt;
emotional; devote
Write a sentence
(using context
clues): The fervent
warrior fought
bravely as he
defended his country
fearlessly against the
invading army.
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context clues):
(adj.) assuming power
without authority;
The imperious leader
arrogant
gained power through
military strength and often
assumed he made the
Means the same as
best decisions without
(synonym):
the council of his inner
Haughty; domineering;
circle.
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overbearing; bossy
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definition:
(noun) enthusiasm
or passion
Means the same as
(synonym):
Eagerness, passion,
fierceness, rapturous
Write a sentence (using
context clues):Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. had great
ardor to accomplish
peaceful equality as he
gave his “I have a Dream”
speech at the Lincoln
Memorial.
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Write the definition:
(adj.) very severe or
serious; painful
emotionally
Means the same as
(synonym):
Disturbing;
distressing
Write a sentence
(using context
clues): The grievous
Katniss did all that
she could to heal
Peeta’s leg so that he
could see the next
sunset.