5th -7th Fluency WW – Set 2
Name ______________________________________
Date ____________
Word Warriors
Set #2 - Definitions
Directions: Below are the words and definitions for your second set of Word Warriors vocabulary words!
Remember, each week we’ll introduce a few words and you’ll get to practice using them all week. After working
with the words, you’ll do a final activity to show how well you know the words, and you’ll have the chance to
win awards and prizes at the end of camp!
Word to Know: BENEFIT
(verb):
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What’s it mean? If something_______________ you it promotes or enhances your well-being.
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Here’s an example: The students will really ____________ from the fieldtrip to the museum.
Synonyms: gain, profit, promote
Antonyms: harm, prevent, impair
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Word to Know: CONCUR (verb):
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What’s it mean? If you _______________, you come to the same understanding.
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Here’s an example: I _______________ with the idea that Summer Dreamers is the best!
Synonyms: agree , approve, consent
Antonyms: disobey, disapprove, not in agreement
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Word to Know: DISPUTE (verb OR noun):
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What’s it mean? To_______________ means to argue or debate (verb) or an argument or a debate (noun)
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Here’s an example: The girls needed some help to settle their __________.
Synonyms: quarrel, disagreement, misunderstanding
Antonyms: agreement, reconcile
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Word to Know: HUMILIATE (Verb):
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What’s it mean? If you _______________ someone, you lower their pride or self-respect.
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Here’s an example: Joe was _______________ because he was made fun of in front of all of his friends.
Synonyms: embarrass, shame, degrade
Antonyms: praise, honor, make proud
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Word to Know: PLETHORA (noun):
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What’s it mean? If there is a _______________ of something, there is an amount or quantity that is more
than enough.
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Here’s an example: In the spring time, there is a _______________ of beautiful flowers blooming.
Synonyms: excess, overabundance, surplus
Antonyms: lack, shortage, scarce
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Word to Know: PROVOKE(verb):
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What’s it mean? When you _______________ someone, you make them angry.
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Here’s an example: If you _______________ a dog, he may eventually bite you.
Synonyms: aggravate, annoy, irritate
Antonyms: delight, make happy, please
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Word to Know: SCARCE (adjective):
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What’s it mean? If something is _______________ there are not many or not enough of it.
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Here’s an example: Jobs were very _______________ during the Great Depression.
Synonyms: abundant, numerous, plenty
Antonyms: few, rare, uncommon
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Word to Know: UNAMIMOUS (adjective):
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What’s it mean? When something is _______________ it means it is a complete or absolute agreement.
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Here’s an example: It is a _______________ opinion that recycling is important.
Synonyms: collective, consistent, universal
Antonyms: split, partial, divided
5th -7th Fluency WW – Set 2
Name ______________________________________
Date __________________
Word Warriors Set #2 Activity – Think, Write, Pair, and Share
Directions: Use the prompts below to discuss each vocabulary
word. Think about the prompt, write about the prompt, discuss
with a partner, and then share with the group.
WOULD YOU….. … benefit more from laying on the couch all day or exploring the museum? Why? … concur with the idea of no more outdoor recess? …dispute your parents if they took your cell phone away? Explain. …ever see a person feel humiliated? Tell the story. …like to own a plethora of pets? Why or why not? …ever provoke a wild animal? Explain. …be happy if lunch supplies were scarce? Why or why not? …get a unanimous vote from your classmates if you asked them if they wanted to have a party? Explain. Challenge: In the space below, come up with 3‐4 interesting questions that use Set 1 or Set 2 Word Warriors words. Think‐Pair‐Share your questions with a partner! 5th -7th Fluency WW – Set 2
Fluency - Word Warriors Set # 2
Final Activity: Show What You Know
Name__________________________
Date_______________
Part I Directions: Read each question. Circle the letter of the best answer.
1. If there is a scarce amount of supplies,
there is
a. A large amount
b. Very little or not enough
c. Too much
d. Plenty
5. What would a teenager not want to have
a plethora of?
a. Free time
b. Homework
c. Video games
d. Money
2. If you concur someone’s idea, that
means that you
a. Agree
b. Absolutely hate it
c. Disagree
d. Don’t care
6. If you provoke something or someone,
you make it:
a. Angry
b. Pleased
c. Joyful
d. Loud
3. Which of the following is a benefit of
attending Pittsburgh Public Schools?
a. The Pittsburgh Promise
b. Summer Dreamer’s Academy
c. Special Magnet schools (such as
CAPA)
d. All of the above
7. The vote to go outside for the afternoon
was unanimous, so all of the campers
must have:
a. Not voted
b. Disagreed
c. Been in agreement
d. Ignored the teacher
4. Which of the following words in NOT a
synonym for a dispute?
a. Disagreement
b. Argue
c. Agreement
d. Quarrel
8. Which of the following is an example of
a humiliating situation?
a. Falling as you enter the cafeteria
b. Receiving an award
c. Getting a positive phone call
home
d. Going to the park
Part II Directions: Look at the following synonyms. Write the vocabulary word on the line
that is most closely related.
unanimous
scarce
provoke
humiliate
plethora
dispute
concur
benefit
9. More than enough ____________________________________________
10. Embarrassing or made fun of __________________________________
11. To make better _______________________________
12. Agree with ____________________________
13. Make angry _____________________________________________
14. Not enough_______________________________________________
15. All in favor______________________________________
16. Argument________________________________________
Staff Only: In order to earn a point on your Word Warrior Tracker, campers must get the answer
correct on both sections 1 and 2 for each word. Circle the words that campers mastered.
unanimous
scarce
provoke
humiliate
plethora
dispute
Total Words Mastered__________
concur
benefit
5th -7th Fluency WW – Set 2
Fluency - Word Warriors Set # 2
Final Activity: Show What You Know
Name______________________________________
Date_______________
Directions: Read each question. Circle the letter of the best answer.
1.
If there is a scarce amount of supplies,
there is
a. A large amount
b. Very little or not enough
c. Too much
d. Plenty
5. What would a teenager not want to have a
plethora of?
a. Free time
b. Homework
c. Video games
d. Money
2. If you concur someone’s idea, that means
that you
a. Agree
b. Absolutely hate it
c. Disagree
d. Don’t care
6. If you provoke something or someone, you
make it:
a. Angry
b. Pleased
c. Joyful
d. Loud
3. Which of the following is a benefit of
attending Pittsburgh Public Schools?
a. The Pittsburgh Promise
b. Summer Dreamer’s Academy
c. Special Magnet schools (such as
CAPA)
d. All of the above
7. The vote to go outside for the afternoon
was unanimous, so all of the campers must
have:
a. Not voted
b. Disagreed
c. Been in agreement
d. Ignored the teacher
4. Which of the following words in NOT a
synonym for a dispute?
a. Disagreement
b. Argue
c. Agreement
d. Quarrel
8. Which of the following is an example of a
humiliating situation?
a. Falling as you enter the cafeteria
b. Receiving an award
c. Getting a positive phone call home
d. Going to the park
Look at the following synonyms. Write the vocabulary word on the line that is most closely related.
unanimous
scarce
9.
provoke
humiliate
plethora
dispute
concur
benefit
More than enough PLETHORA
10. Embarrassing or made fun of HUMILIATE
11. To make better BENEFIT
12. Agree with CONCUR
13. Make angry PROVOKE
14. Not enough SCARCE
15. All in favor UNANIMOUS
16. Argument DISPUTE
Staff Only: In order to earn a point on your Word Warrior Tracker, campers must get the answer correct
on both sections 1 and 2 for each word. Circle the words that campers mastered.
unanimous
scarce
provoke
plethora
Total Words Mastered __________
humiliate
dispute
concur
benefit