Vocabulary Unit 6Vocabulary Unit 6

Building your understanding of vocabulary words will help you better understand a word’s meaning when

reading.

Building your understanding of vocabulary words will help you better understand a word’s meaning when

reading.

Word Analysis Learning Goal:Word Analysis Learning Goal:

Identify the part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms in order to use the word correctly in context.

Identify the part of speech, definition, synonyms, and antonyms in order to use the word correctly in context.

agendaagenda Part of speech: noun Definition: the program for a meeting; a

list, outline, or plan of things to be considered or done

Synonyms: schedule, docket The agenda for today’s assembly includes a

plan for recycling in the classroom.

Part of speech: noun Definition: the program for a meeting; a

list, outline, or plan of things to be considered or done

Synonyms: schedule, docket The agenda for today’s assembly includes a

plan for recycling in the classroom.

amiableamiable

Part of speech: adjective Definition: friendly, good-natured Synonyms: pleasant, agreeable Antonyms: unfriendly, ill-humored, hostile Marty, whose sense of humor and good spirits

never fail, is an amiable companion.

Part of speech: adjective Definition: friendly, good-natured Synonyms: pleasant, agreeable Antonyms: unfriendly, ill-humored, hostile Marty, whose sense of humor and good spirits

never fail, is an amiable companion.

befuddlebefuddle

Part of speech: verb Definition: to confuse, make stupid Synonyms: bewilder, boggle, stupefy Antonyms: enlighten, set straight A difficult scientific experiment with many

steps is likely to befuddle most beginners.

Part of speech: verb Definition: to confuse, make stupid Synonyms: bewilder, boggle, stupefy Antonyms: enlighten, set straight A difficult scientific experiment with many

steps is likely to befuddle most beginners.

blightblight Part of speech: noun and verb Definition: a disease that causes plants to

wither and die; a condition of disease or ruin; to destroy, ruin

Synonyms: eyesore, spoil nip Antonyms: foster, promote, nourish,

encourage Dutch elm disease was a blight that forever changed the

look of my neighborhood. Though she received several letters of rejection, she was

determined not to let them blight her hopes of going to college.

Part of speech: noun and verb Definition: a disease that causes plants to

wither and die; a condition of disease or ruin; to destroy, ruin

Synonyms: eyesore, spoil nip Antonyms: foster, promote, nourish,

encourage Dutch elm disease was a blight that forever changed the

look of my neighborhood. Though she received several letters of rejection, she was

determined not to let them blight her hopes of going to college.

boisterousboisterous Part of speech: adjective Definition: rough and noisy in a cheerful way;

high-spirited Synonyms: loud, unruly, disorderly Antonyms: quiet, calm, peaceful, well-behaved The boisterous schoolchildren made it clear to

their teacher how much they enjoyed the class trip.

Part of speech: adjective Definition: rough and noisy in a cheerful way;

high-spirited Synonyms: loud, unruly, disorderly Antonyms: quiet, calm, peaceful, well-behaved The boisterous schoolchildren made it clear to

their teacher how much they enjoyed the class trip.

clarityclarity

Part of speech: noun Definition: clearness, accuracy Synonyms: lucidity, precision Antonyms: confusion, murkiness,

ambiguity The vet explained with great clarity how

best to housebreak our new puppy.

Part of speech: noun Definition: clearness, accuracy Synonyms: lucidity, precision Antonyms: confusion, murkiness,

ambiguity The vet explained with great clarity how

best to housebreak our new puppy.

compliant compliant

Part of speech: adjective Definition: willing to do what someone else

wants; obedient Synonyms: meek, docile, submissive Antonyms: disobedient, obstinate, rebellious,

perverse A compliant child is easy to discipline, even

when in an unfamiliar environment.

Part of speech: adjective Definition: willing to do what someone else

wants; obedient Synonyms: meek, docile, submissive Antonyms: disobedient, obstinate, rebellious,

perverse A compliant child is easy to discipline, even

when in an unfamiliar environment.

conserveconserve

Part of speech: verb Definition: to preserve; to keep from being

damaged, lost, or wasted; to save Synonyms: guard, care for Antonyms: waste, squander, dissipate Responsible citizens try to conserve our

precious natural resources.

Part of speech: verb Definition: to preserve; to keep from being

damaged, lost, or wasted; to save Synonyms: guard, care for Antonyms: waste, squander, dissipate Responsible citizens try to conserve our

precious natural resources.

debutdebut Part of speech: noun and verb Definition: a first public appearance; a formal

entrance into society; to make a first appearance Synonyms: coming out Antonyms: retirement, departure The talented flute player in the marching band

finally made her debut as a soloist today. Many theaters will debut the film tonight.

Part of speech: noun and verb Definition: a first public appearance; a formal

entrance into society; to make a first appearance Synonyms: coming out Antonyms: retirement, departure The talented flute player in the marching band

finally made her debut as a soloist today. Many theaters will debut the film tonight.

gorygory

Part of speech: adjective Definition: marked by bloodshed, slaughter,

or violence Synonyms: bloody, gruesome Antonyms: bloodless The Civil War battle of Antietam is, to this

day, the most gory one-day fight in our history.

Part of speech: adjective Definition: marked by bloodshed, slaughter,

or violence Synonyms: bloody, gruesome Antonyms: bloodless The Civil War battle of Antietam is, to this

day, the most gory one-day fight in our history.

grossgross Part of speech: adjective, noun, and verb Definition: coarse, vulgar; very noticeable;

total, overweight, an overall total; twelve dozen; to earn

Synonyms: sheer, utter, flagrant, fat Antonyms: delicate, fine, partial, slender,

thin, net They responded to the gross injustice in an

unsatisfactory manner. A gross of pencils lasts all year. She expects to gross $3,000 in tips.

Part of speech: adjective, noun, and verb Definition: coarse, vulgar; very noticeable;

total, overweight, an overall total; twelve dozen; to earn

Synonyms: sheer, utter, flagrant, fat Antonyms: delicate, fine, partial, slender,

thin, net They responded to the gross injustice in an

unsatisfactory manner. A gross of pencils lasts all year. She expects to gross $3,000 in tips.

induceinduce

Part of speech: verb Definition: to cause, bring about, to

persuade Synonyms: prevail upon, influence Antonyms: prevent, deter, hinder Can drinking warm milk induce sleep?

Part of speech: verb Definition: to cause, bring about, to

persuade Synonyms: prevail upon, influence Antonyms: prevent, deter, hinder Can drinking warm milk induce sleep?

leewayleeway

Part of speech: noun Definition: extra space for moving along a

certain route; allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin for error

Synonyms: latitude, elbow room Experienced planners allow leeway of a

week or so in case a project runs into snags or delays.

Part of speech: noun Definition: extra space for moving along a

certain route; allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin for error

Synonyms: latitude, elbow room Experienced planners allow leeway of a

week or so in case a project runs into snags or delays.

limberlimber

Part of speech: adjective and verb Definition: flexible; to cause to become

flexible Synonyms: supple, pliable, stretch Antonyms: stiff, wooden, stiffen Serious dancers develop limber bodies. Runners limber up before a race.

Part of speech: adjective and verb Definition: flexible; to cause to become

flexible Synonyms: supple, pliable, stretch Antonyms: stiff, wooden, stiffen Serious dancers develop limber bodies. Runners limber up before a race.

mazemaze

Part of speech: noun Definition: a network of paths through which

it is hard to find one’s way; something very mixed-up and confusing

Synonyms: labyrinth, puzzle, tangle

Ancient Rome was a maze of narrow streets and winding alleys.

Part of speech: noun Definition: a network of paths through which

it is hard to find one’s way; something very mixed-up and confusing

Synonyms: labyrinth, puzzle, tangle

Ancient Rome was a maze of narrow streets and winding alleys.

oracleoracle

Part of speech: noun Definition: someone or something that can

predict the future; someone who gives astute answers or advice that seems authoritative

Synonym: prophet, seer, sibyl

According to the Greek legend, people sought prophecy at the Oracle at Delphi.

Part of speech: noun Definition: someone or something that can

predict the future; someone who gives astute answers or advice that seems authoritative

Synonym: prophet, seer, sibyl

According to the Greek legend, people sought prophecy at the Oracle at Delphi.

partisanpartisan Part of speech: noun, adjective Definition: a strong supporter of a person,

party, or cause; one whose support is unreasoning; a resistance fighter, guerrilla; strongly supporting one side

Synonyms: fan, booster, partial, biased Antonyms: critic, foe, impartial, neutral

The candidate is a partisan of term limits.

Partisan hometown fans can be hostile to those from out of town.

Part of speech: noun, adjective Definition: a strong supporter of a person,

party, or cause; one whose support is unreasoning; a resistance fighter, guerrilla; strongly supporting one side

Synonyms: fan, booster, partial, biased Antonyms: critic, foe, impartial, neutral

The candidate is a partisan of term limits.

Partisan hometown fans can be hostile to those from out of town.

reimbursereimburse

Part of speech: verb Definition: to pay back; to give payment for Synonyms: repay, refund, compensate

When you go on business trips, the company will reimburse all your traveling expenses.

Part of speech: verb Definition: to pay back; to give payment for Synonyms: repay, refund, compensate

When you go on business trips, the company will reimburse all your traveling expenses.

vacatevacate

Part of speech: verb Definition: to go away from, leave empty;

to make empty; to void, annul Synonyms: depart, abandon Antonyms: occupy, keep, hold

We have a lot of cleaning up to do before we vacate the apartment for good.

Part of speech: verb Definition: to go away from, leave empty;

to make empty; to void, annul Synonyms: depart, abandon Antonyms: occupy, keep, hold

We have a lot of cleaning up to do before we vacate the apartment for good.

vagabondvagabond Part of speech: noun, adjective Definition: an idle wanderer; a tramp;

wandering; irresponsible Synonyms: vagrant, unsettled, footloose Antonyms: homebody, resident; settled

The vagabond carried his few belongings in a shabby cardboard suitcase.

The vagabond life interests some people, but it doesn’t appeal to me.

Part of speech: noun, adjective Definition: an idle wanderer; a tramp;

wandering; irresponsible Synonyms: vagrant, unsettled, footloose Antonyms: homebody, resident; settled

The vagabond carried his few belongings in a shabby cardboard suitcase.

The vagabond life interests some people, but it doesn’t appeal to me.