Thesauraus

A book or program that lists synonyms and sometimes antonyms of words

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What would be the best resource to use if you needed a synonym (similar word) for "quiet?"

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• Glossary

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Read the words below. Pick the vocabulary word that means the same.

hide, cover, conceal

• wail

• bury

• paws

• principle

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CCSS.L.5.5C

How can a dictionary help you improve your vocabulary?

• By teaching you new grammar rules

• By providing historical context for words

• By helping you improve your math skills

• By providing definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of word usage.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Use the thesaurus entry above to select an antonym for the word "wistful."

• hopeless

• forlorn

• contemplative

• uncaring

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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What would you use to find out if a word is an adjective or adverb?

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which source would you use to find the meaning of the word distraught?

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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plenty

• bounteous

• capitulation

• intercede

• reincarnation

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CCSS.L.6.1E

SYNONYMS: inconstant, faithless

ANTONYMS: constant, steady

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Using the thesaurus attached, what are the synonyms and antonyms of the word relaxed

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C