Remember
A noun (n.) I; an word that names
a person, place, or thine,
efinitions
A verb N.) is a word or words that
express action or a state of being,
You were introducer) to the words below in the passage
on pages 36-37. Study the pronunciation, spelling, part
An adjective (adj.) is a word that
describes a noun or pronoun.
-word
of speech, and definition of each word. Write the
in the blank space in the sentence that follows. Then
read the synonyms and antonyms.
1.
ambush
(am' bush)
(v.) to make a surprise attack from a hidden place
a rn b u s n
A small force may by to
a larger one.
(n.) a surprise attack
ambush
An
took place on top of the mountain.
SYNONYMS: (v.) to trap, waylay; (n.) a trap
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2. calculate
(kal' kya Iat)
(v.) to find out by adding, subtracting, multiplying,
or dividing; to figure out by reason or logic
Let's
class trip.
calculate
the full cost of the
SYNONYMS: to compute, reckon; to evaluate
ANTONYM: to estimate
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3. contribute
(kan tri' byut
(v.) to give money, effort, or items for a cause; to hand in for publication
contribute
Can you
some brownies to our bake sale?
SYNONYMS: to donate, offer, provide; to submit; ANTONYM: to withhold
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4.
dread
(dred)
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(v.) to be afraid; to fear or feel deep worry
dread
Many students
surprise tests.
(n.) deep fear or uneasiness over what may happen
A
dread
talking in front of others keeps some
students from raising their hands in class.
of
SYNONYMS: (n.) horror, terror
ANTONYMS: (v.) to welcome, embrace; (n.) courage, excitement
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S. employ
(im ploi')
(v.) to make use of; to put to work on a job or task for pay
Please
employ
a compass when drawing a circle.
SYNONYMS: to hire, engage; ANTONYM: to dismiss
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6. extend
(ik stend')
(v.) to stretch out, make or last longer; to give or offer
Let's
extend
our
vacation into September.
SYNONYMS: to lengthen, increase, continue, enlarge; to grant
ANTONYMS: to decrease, lessen, limit; to deny
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7. frantic
(fran' tik)
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Refer to the online glossary.
(adj.) very excited or upset, marked by fast,
wild, or nervous action
frantic
The scene ended with a
search for the lost keys.
SYNONYMS: desperate, frenzied, distracted
ANTONYMS: calm, careful, orderly
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(adj.) beginning or first
(i ni' shal)
Giir,
initial
reaction was anger,
(n.) the first letter of a name or word
initial
I wrote the
H for Hannah.
(v.) to mark or sign with one's initials
initial
Please
all papers that you correct.
SYNONYMS: (adj.) earliest, opening; ANTONYMS: (adj.) final, last
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9. routine
(ru ten')
(n.) the regular or fixed way in which a thing is done; an act or skit
routine
The skaters practiced their dance
(adj.) normal, predictable, or commonly done; repeated by habit
My
routine
morning jog is three miles.
SYNONYMS: (n.) a pattern,. procedure; (adj.) ordinary, expected, customary, usual
ANTONYMS: (adj.) random, irregular, unusual
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(stun)
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(v.) to have a sudden, upsetting effect on the mind or feelings; to
shock or daze; to make unable to feel, react, or think
Bright lights may
stun
a deer for a moment.
SYNONYMS: to astonish, bewilder, deaden, overwhelm; to paralyze
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11.
sturdy
(stur' de) -
(adj.) firmly or solidly built; determined
A police officer needs a pair of
sturdy
shoes.
SYNONYMS: rugged, hardy, tough, powerful, durable
ANTONYMS: delicate, feeble, weak
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12. yield
(yeld)
(v.) to give in or give way; to produce or bring forth
I was forced to
yield
to her logic.
(n.) the product or amount made or produced
They got a good
yield
from the pear trees.
SYNONYMS: (v.) to surrender, obey, (n.) a harvest, crop; ANTONYM: (v.) to resist
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