Remember
Definitions
A noun (n.) is a word that names
a person, place, or thing.
You were introduced to the words below in the passage
on pages 78-79. Study the pronunciation, spelling, part
of speech, and definition of each word. Write the word
in the blank space in the sentence that follows. Then
read the synonyms and antonyms.
A verb (v.) is a word or words that
express action or a state of being.
1. awkward
(o' kward)
An adjective (adj.) is a word that
describes a noun or pronoun.
(adj.) not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing
When you first learn to dance, your movements may
be
SYNONYMS:
clumsy, bumbling; ANTONYMS: graceful, skillful
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2. clatter
(klat' ar)
(v.) to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together
down the tracks.
The old trains
(n.) a hard, rattling sound; busy excitement; noisy chattering
The
SYNONYMS:
of
factory machines can be quite loud.
(v.) to rattle, chatter; (n.) a racket, commotion
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gallant
(adj., gal' ant;
n., ga lant')
(adj.) showy in appearance; brave; showing courtesy; very attentive to
We saw the parade of
sailing ships.
(n.) a fashionable young gentleman; a suitor
The novel's heroine was courted by a wealthy
SYNONYMS:
(adj.) dashing; valiant; ANTONYMS: (adj.) cowardly; (n) a slob
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4. lukewarm
(link' worm)
(adj.) only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm
A dull speech is likely to get
SYNONYMS:
applause.
tepid; halfhearted; ANTONYMS: hot, icy; eager, enthusiastic
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(glen' ti fat)
(adj.) in great supply, easily available; more than enough
Flowers are
in springtime.
SYNONYMS: ample, abundant, bountiful; ANTONYMS: scarce, rare, meager
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(ra' shan)
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(n.) a portion of food for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share
A soup kitchen provides
to the poor.
(v.) to pass or give out in limited portions; to limit the use of
When water is scarce, people must
SYNONYMS:
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(n.) an allowance, share, allotment; provisions; (v.) to parcel, divide
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(v.) to hold back or set aside; to save for future use
7. reserve
(ri zurv')
a seat for me.
Please
(n.) something set aside for a certain purpose;
something stored for later use
The squirrel dug up its
of nuts.
SYNONYMS: (v.) to store, retain, stash, withhold; (n.) a supply, stock
ANTONYMS: (v.) to splurge, squander, waste, use
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(n.) a learned person; an expert in a field of study; someone who studies
with a teacher; a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education
8. scholar
(skal' or)
The book was written by a respected
SYNONYMS: a sage, professor, authority; pupil
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9. smolder
(smol' dar)
(v.) to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show pent-up feelings
A person may
with rage but say nothing.
SYNONYMS: to simmer, fester, seethe, fume, stew; ANTONYMS: to blaze; to explode
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(v.) to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness
10. trudge
(truj)
At the end of the long day, workers
home.
(n.) a long, tiring walk
to school.
If miss the bus, it's a two-mile
SYNONYMS: (v.) to plod , slog, tramp; (n.) a hike; ANTONYMS: (v.) to prance, race, hurry
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11. volunteer
(val an tir')
(n.) a person who chooses to join or to do a service;
someone who gives time or effort without pay
A
visits a hospital patient.
(v.) to offer one's services; to do or say freely
Who will
to set the table?
SYNONYM: (v.) to enlist, ANTONYMS: (n.) an employee, draftee
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12. weary
(wir' e)
(adj.) feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience
When I have to do a boring task, I become
(v.) to make tired; to grow tired
A dull speech may
an audience.
SYNONYMS: (adj.) exhausted, drained, fatigued
ANTONYMS: (adj.) fresh, lively, energetic; (v.) to enliven, energize
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