Vocabulary Strategies -- Word Families

Front

What does grater mean in this sentence: She used the cheese grater to shred the cheese for the pizza.

Back

a tool to cut up the cheese

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What does customize mean in this sentence: Mom wanted to customize the cabinets in our kitchen.

Back

mom wants the kitchen cabinets to be special and just the way she wants them

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What does the word disobedient mean in this sentence: The disobedient student was sent to Mr. Long's office?

Back

the student would not behave, so she was sent to the principal

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What does the word jeweler mean in this sentence: The jeweler suggested a ruby ring for grandma's gift.

Back

a person who makes jewelry from precious stones

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Gracious in the sentence: She was so gracious and helpful when we were lost.

Back

she was very kind and willing to help them find their way

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Simplifies in the sentence: Our teacher helps me in math because she simplifies the problems.

Back

the act of making it easy to understand something

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Hindrance in the sentence: The snow was a hindrance and kept us from going to school.

Back

something that keeps you from doing what you want to do

Front

What does the word warehouse mean in this sentence: Lowe's had to check the warehouse to see if the refrigerator we wanted was in stock.

Back

a place where extra products and merchandise are stored

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Improper in the sentence: It is improper to yell in the classroom.

Back

the wrong thing to do in the classroom

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What does the word injury mean in this sentence: His Injury happened when he was tackled in the endzone.

Back

part of his body got hurt