Flocab Level Blue Unit 1: The Great Escape

Definition: a state of lawlessness, confusion or disorder.

The crowd erupted into a state of _______________, starting fires and creating chaos.

Synonyms: chaos, disorder, turmoil

Antonyms: order

• anarchy

• ardent

• augment

• blasé

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: passionate, enthusiastic, fiery.

My brother is an _________________ hockey fan. He goes to games every weekend.

Synonyms impassioned, fervent, zealous

Antonyms cool, frigid

• anarchy

• ardent

• augment

• blasé

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: to add to.

Larry's dad agreed to ______________ his allowance by two more dollars a week.

Synonyms boost, enhance, enlarge

Antonyms abate, decrease, reduce

• anarchy

• ardent

• augment

• blasé

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.8.6

Definition: unimpressed and indifferent.

We thought Ken would be really excited about the prestigious award he received, but he was very ______________ about the whole thing.

Synonyms bored, disenchanted

Antonyms eager, enthusiastic

• anarchy

• ardent

• augment

• blasé

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: without any people; dismal and devastated.

When everybody else was away on spring break, Kayley thought the playground seemed __________________.

Synonyms deserted, lonesome

Antonyms populous

• desolate

• embark

• fend

• panorama

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: to start or begin.

Trina is going to __________ on a trip and sail around the world by herself.

Synonyms commence, launch, undertake

• desolate

• embark

• fend

• panorama

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: to protect and provide (for oneself).

The little squirrel had to ______________ for herself in the big woods.

• desolate

• embark

• fend

• panorama

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: an unobstructed or complete view.

The home at the top of the hill had a ________ of the entire valley and beyond.

• desolate

• embark

• fend

• panorama

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition:way of greeting or welcoming.

The ambassador gave a warm ______________ to the visitors when they arrived.

Synonyms welcome

• reception

• rubble

• teem

• tract

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

Definition: broken bits and pieces.

After the huge earthquake, nothing was left of the buildings but _____________.

Synonyms debris, fragments, wreckage

• reception

• rubble

• teem

• tract

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A