Knowledge Rating Scale

Vocabulary Word / I’ve never heard this word before. / I’ve heard this word, but I don’t know what it means. / I know this word…it has something to do with… / I know the meaning of this word.
accurate
barrier
confident
deprive
economical

Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary Word / Definition / Part of Speech / Synonym / Antonym
accurate / correct; without errors / adjective / precise / incorrect
barrier / something that blocks the way / noun / obstacle
confident / sure of something; certain / adjective / positive / unsure
deprive / to take away from; keep from having or enjoying / verb / deny / offer; give
economical / costing or spending little; thrifty / adjective / inexpensive / expensive; wasteful

Examples

Word / Example
accurate / The weatherman on TV was accurate. He announced that today would be cold and rainy and his prediction was right. He did not make any errors in his weather report.
When is it important for things to be accurate?
barrier / She was not able to get out because a tree had fallen across the driveway. The tree was a barrier and blocked the way out.
Can you think of something that is a barrier to you?
confident / After hours of studying, John was confident that he would pass the test. He was almost positive that he would make a good grade.
Are you confident about passing the GED?
deprive / Anne was on a diet. She began to feel deprived because she couldn’t eat what she really craved and wanted.
When is a time that you have been deprived of something?
economical / Daniel is very economical. He is careful with money and does not spend a lot. He just bought an economical car. This car saves money because it does not use very much gas.
Do you know anyone who is economical?

Fill in the Blank

accurate / barrier / confident / deprive / economical

1.  She wanted the gold bracelet but bought the silver one because it was cheaper and a more ______choice.

2.  The highway patrolman put up a ______of cones so the motorists could avoid the accident.

3.  After days of practice, the coach was ______that his team would do well in the game.

4.  When I checked the balance in my account, I found it to be ______.

5.  The diabetic boy was ______of sweets.

Sentence Completion

1.  I try to be accurate when I ______.

2.  The biggest barrier I face in achieving my educational goals is ______.

3.  An activity I feel very confident about is ______.

4.  I feel deprived when ______.

5.  I made an economical purchase when I bought ______.

Yes, No, Why?

1.  Do you feel confident that getting your GED will take away a barrier that is keeping you from the job you want to pursue?

2.  Do you feel it is accurate to describe yourself as an economical person?

Read and Respond

The Best Movie of All (Six Way Paragraphs Advanced Level: 3rd Edition, page 136; ISBN 0-8442-2123-6)

1.  Judging from the passage, would most film critics feel that anyone who hasn’t seen “Citizen Kane” is deprived?

2.  Which movie does the author feel confident that film critics would choose as the best film ever?

3.  Do you think “Citizen Kane” was an economical film to create?