Vocabulary Lesson 3 - Grade 10

Front

What does INFAMOUS mean?

Back

Having a very bad reputation; notorious.

Front

What part of speech is INTERCEDE?

Back

Verb.

Front

Fill in the blank: The high school girl was _______________ because she stole her friend's boyfriend.

Back

Maligned.

Front

What part of speech is RAMPANT?

Back

Adjective.

Front

What does MALIGN mean?

Back

To say negative and unfair things about; slander.

Front

What is the definition of a verb?

Back

A word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Front

Provide a synonym for INFAMOUS.

Back

Notorious.

Front

What is the difference between 'malign' and 'slander'?

Back

'Malign' refers to speaking negatively about someone, while 'slander' specifically refers to making false spoken statements that damage a person's reputation.

Front

Use 'rampant' in a sentence.

Back

The weeds in the garden were rampant, overtaking the flowers.

Front

What does it mean to intercede?

Back

To intervene on behalf of another.