Vocabulary Challenge List 1

Choose the best synonym for the word INFER.

• show

• add to

• study/examine

• figure out

Choose the best synonym for the word PERSPECTIVE.

• give reasons for

• stated

• focus on

• viewpoint

Choose the best synonym for the word STRUCTURE.

• finding similarities

• how something is organized

• a part of something

• express ideas

Choose the best definition for the word FEATURE.

• a part of something that is noticeable

• how a text is organized

• build/create

• to change from one thing to another

Which of the following is an example of analysis?

• a photograph next to the paragraph

• looking through the chapter to find the main idea

• hinting that you want to use your cell phone

• copying notes from the board

Which of the following demonstrates the meaning of the word EXPLICIT?

• Your little sister looks at you with puppy dog eyes to appeal to your emotions.

• Your mom helps by donating money to the school fundraiser.

• The teacher tells the class there will be a test on Friday.

• The coach memorizes how long it takes each student to run the mile.

Choose the best synonym for the word IMPLIED.

• concluded

• affected

• organized

• hinted

Which word is NOT a synonym for the word CONVEY.

• express ideas

• change

• show

• make known

Which is NOT an example of the word CONTRIBUTE.

• The custodian cleans up the cafeteria once students finish lunch.

• A diagram shows the stages of the water cycle and is next to the paragraph about the water cycle.

• One student in the group watches the other students doing the work.

• A teacher buys a chocolate bar to help TSA raise money.

HIGHLIGHT is something you can do with a highlighter, BUT it ALSO MEANS...

• the importance of something

• to focus attention on

• to hint or suggest something

• to study or examine carefully