Name:______

Vocabulary Practice

Quarter One-Word List Three

Find the Meanings: Choose two phrases to form a sentence that correctly uses a word from our word list. Write the completed sentence on the line provided.

A. Squalid areas are those / C. Rural areas are those
B. with little rainfall, / D. away from large cities.

1.)

Sentence: ______.

A. A squalid building / C. on that is not lived in.
B. A splendid building / D. one that is dirty and neglected.

2.)

Sentence: ______.

A. A horde is / C. An abundance is
B. a place where one may find safety. / D. on that is unmistakable.

3.)

Sentence: ______.

A. A splendid change is / C. one that is very impressive.
B. A distinct change is / D. on that goes unnoticed.

4.)

Sentence: ______.

A. Sanctuary is / C. Terrain is
B. the surface features of an area. / D. a lack of confidence in oneself.

5.)

Sentence: ______.

Just the Right Word: Improve each of the following sentences by crossing out the italicized and underlined phrase and replacing it with a word (or form of the word) from our word list. Write the replacement work above the part of the sentence that you crossed out.

1.) The Underground Railroad offered a place of shelter to slaves who were escaping to freedom.

2.) Her life was full of feverish activity because she worked at two full-time jobs.

3.) Large numbers of fans surrounded the stage door waiting for autographs.

4.) Pitcairn Island has fewer than fifty people who make their home there.

5.) Few crops can be grown where the land is very dry and gets little rain.

Create your own Just the Right Word sentences. Use different words that were used in 1-5. You will needs to write the sentence and cross out the part of the sentence where you will use a vocabulary word as a replacement. Write the replacement vocabulary word above the section of the sentence that you crossed out.

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7.)______.

Applying the Meanings: Complete the following vocabulary exercises.

1.) Draw an illustration to explain the definition of arrogant and detain.

2.) Circle or highlight the two words that are synonyms in each of the groups of words below. (Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.)

  • Incredible, silent, splendid, believable
  • Abundant, plentiful, humid, arrogant
  • Terrain, region, squalor, safety

3.) Circle or highlight the two words that are antonyms in each of the groups of words below. (Antonyms are words that have opposite or nearly opposite meanings.)

  • Hectic, distinct, calm, rural
  • Rural, incredible, urban, horde

4.)Write three sentences using the following words: Arid, Inhabit and Sanctuary.