Vocabulary Practice 1

Vocabulary Practice 1

​Directions

This lesson focuses on vocabulary words that you should know as a 10th grader. If you don't, that's ok. You can learn the new words. You will see one slide with a word and sentences that use the word. The slide that follows will ask you to guess the definition based on the context clues from the previous slide.

This lesson focuses on vocabulary words that you should know as a 10th grader. If you don't, that's ok. You can learn the new words. You will see one slide with a word and sentences that use the word. The slide that follows will ask you to guess the definition based on the context clues from the previous slide.

ABDUCT

The criminals wanted to abduct the two bank tellers and take them to an undisclosed location.

Synonyms: carry off, make off with, take away

Hint: Abduct comes from the word meaning "to lead away." An abductor "leads another away."

Multiple Choice

Define ABDUCT

• to give up

• to tape a duct

• to take by force; kidnap

• to take sway

AMIABLE

My neighbor is one of the most amiable people I know.

synonyms: genial, warm, kind, pleasant

antonyms: disagreeable, unlpeasant, cold

Hint: ami- is French for "friend." Thus, amiable means "able to be friendly."

Multiple Choice

Define AMIABLE

• unpleasant

• friendly and likeable

• one who is able to do something

• one who is a friend

APPRENTICE

Before he earned his plumber's license, Wally worked as an apprentice to the more experienced and skillful Brooklyn plumber, Mr. Jim Carrano.

Antonyms: expert, master, veteran, old hand

Multiple Choice

DEFINE APPRENTICE

• a servant

• a master teacher

• someone who is helping another

• someone who is learning a trade

FRENETIC

The factory manager was in a frenetic state as she rushed her workers to ship all the packages out by the 6PM deadline.

Synonyms: maniacal, raving, distraught, distracted

Antonyms: calm, composed, serene, tranquil

Multiple Choice

DEFINE FRENETIC

• frantic, frenzied

• Agitated, animated

• Chaotic, disordered

• Hyperactive, intense

FRUGAL

Although most of her siblings spend freely; Gina is rather frugal.

Synonyms: saving, sparing, penny-pinching, close-fisted

Antonyms: extravagant, prodigal, spendthrift, generous

Multiple Choice

Define FRUGAL

• one who spends all of their money

• one who is careful when spending their money

• one who gives their money to to others

• one who has no money

PERCEIVE

I could not perceive that scientific explanation for the life of me!

I wa able to perceive the reason for all of the changes.

Synonyms: discern, behold, understand, apprehend, realize

Multiple Choice

Define PERCEIVE

• to completely mis-understand

• to give up

• to completely understand

• to persevere

PERPLEX

Most difficult math problems perplex and frustrate me.

Synonyms: baffle, mix up, bewilder, dumbfound

Antonyms: explain, solve, enlighten, reassure, clarify

Multiple Choice

Define PERPLEX

• to catch a suspect

• to confuse a person or make them doubtful

• to help someone see clearly

• to clear the way

RUTHLESS

The dictator's ruthless mistreatment of his subjects drew the anger of the humane world leaders.

Synonyms: merciless, unmerciful, unpitying, heartless

Antonyms: compassionate, pitying, sympathetic, softhearted

Multiple Choice

Define RUTHLESS

• without compassion

• Generous

• Thoughtful

• someone without a ruth

SUBTLE (pronounced suttle)

Our boss could either be subtle or direct in letting us know we could be better.

Synonyms: gentle, sensitive, refined

Antonyms: coarse, insensitive, dense

Multiple Choice

Define SUBTLE

• Obvious

• Loud without tact

• Clear and plain

• delicately skillful; tactful

TENURE

Since my science teacher was recently granted tenure, she seems more relaxed about staying on as our teacher.

Hint: ten- means to hold Tenure is "a hold" on something like an office or position.

Multiple Choice

Define Tenure

• the right to hold an office

• the failure to hold an office

• The length of time a person has been in a job

• The amount of money a person earns

WHEEDLE

We attempted to wheedle Mom and Dad into taking us to the movies by telling them what wonderful parents they are.

Synonyms: cajole, persuade

Multiple Choice

Define WHEEDLE

• To criticize harshly

• to persuade by flattery

• to gain by lying

• To make a plan