Week 2 Vocabulary

Week 2 Vocabulary

Open Ended

Write a story about someone you know who is gregarious.

Gregarious

Definition: a person fond of company; sociable

Similar words (Synonyms): Outgoing, friendly, affable

Opposite words (Antonyms): Shy, antisocial, introvert

Sentence Example: Jack was gregarious and the life of the party, with a keen mind and broad smile.

Multiple Select

What two words are similar to gregarious?

• Antisocial

• Shy

• Friendly

• Outgoing

Open Ended

Am I an introvert? Why or Why not.

Introvert

Definition: a typically reserved or quiet person who enjoys spending time alone

Similar words (Synonyms): Shy, unsocial, lone

Opposite words (Antonyms): Outgoing, social, gregarious

Sentence Example: For an introvert like me, staying at home and not having to get dressed up has been just fine.

Multiple Select

What two words are similar to introvert?

• outgoing

• unsocial

• Social

• Shy

Open Ended

Write an explanation of when you think it is necessary to berate someone

Berate

Definition: to scold or condemn at length

Similar words (synonyms): Scold, reprimand, lecture

Opposite words (Antonyms): Approve ,praise, endorse

Sentence Example: As prisoners shouted and banged on the bars of their cells, and the prison warden rushed to berate them.

Multiple Select

What two words are similar to berate?

• repremand

• approve

• praise

• scold

Match

Match the following word to defintion

• a person fond of company; sociable

• a typically reserved or quiet person who enjoys spending time alone

• to scold or condemn at length

gregarious

introvert

berate

• gregarious

• introvert

• berate

Match

Match the following word to the correct sentence

• Jack was _____ and the life of the party, with a keen mind and broad smile.

• For an ______ like me, staying at home and not having to get dressed up has been just fine.

• As prisoners shouted and banged on the bars of their cells, and the prison warden rushed to _____ them.

gregarious

introvert

berate

• gregarious

• introvert

• berate