Grade 5
Vocabulary Unit 3, Lesson 12 “Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George”
1.
rebellious: (adj.) – prone to or participating in a
rebellion; disobedient
a. Synonyms: disloyal, unruly, disorderly, defiant
b. Antonyms: manageable, obedient, governable
c. Etymology: Late Middle English/Latin
2.
objected: (v) – opposed; expressed disapproval
a. Synonyms: disputed,
b. Antonyms: agreed, accepted, consented
c. Etymology: Middle English/Latin
3.
benefit: (n) – something that is of help; an
advantage
a. Synonyms: asset, favor, worth, assistance
b. Antonyms: disadvantage, hindrance, loss
c. Etymology: Late Middle English
4.
repeal: (v) – to withdraw or cancel officially; revoke
a. Synonyms: abolition, nullification, rescind
b. Antonyms: approval, passage
c. Etymology: Middle English
5.
contrary: (adj.) – stubbornly opposed to others;
willfully
a. Synonyms: conflicting, hostile, nonconforming
b. Antonyms: accommodating, similar
c. Etymology: Middle English/Latin
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Grade 5
Vocabulary Unit 3, Lesson 12 “Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George”
6.
midst: (n) – the middle position or part: the center
a. Synonyms: center, medium, heart, hub
b. Antonyms: exterior, outside
c. Etymology: Middle English
7.
temporary: (adj.) – lasting, used, served, or enjoyed
for a limited time
a. Synonyms: brief, fleeting, limited, short
b. Antonyms: permanent, long-term
c. Etymology: Latin
8.
advantages: (n) – beneficial factors or features
a. Synonyms: assistance, favors, preferences
b. Antonyms: obstacle, hindrance, drawback
c. Etymology: Middle English
9.
previously: (adj.) – before something else in time or
order
a. Synonyms: formally, long ago, already
b. Antonyms: future, currently, presently
c. Etymology: Latin
10.
prohibit: (v) – to forbid by law or authority
a. Synonyms: forbid, hamper, obstruct, restrict
b. Antonyms: allow, permit, favor
c. Etymology: Middle English/Latin
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