2. Vocabulary Unit 14 ELA5R3 The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing. The student b. Determines the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues (e.g., definition, example). c. Determines the meaning of unfamiliar words using knowledge of common roots, suffixes, and prefixes. d. Determines pronunciations, meanings, alternate word choices, and parts of speech of words using dictionaries and thesauruses.

3. Alibi Can anyone confirm your _____________. Synonyms:An excuse, explanation, story, defense (noun) A claim of having been elsewhere when a crime was committed; a reason given to explain something My Client was at work at the time of the crime. His boss can confirm his alibi.

4. Confederate (Adj) joined with others for a common purpose Seven sheikdoms are ________________ states in the United Arab Emirates. Synonyms:United, allied, combined; an ally, accomplice Antonyms:Divided, separated; a foe, enemy (Noun) a person, state, or country that joins with another for a common purpose; a partner on crime Some of our wartime allies are still our ________________ in peace keeping organizations.

5. 3. Discharge (Noun) A release or letting go; a firing off; a giving off; something given off. A search of the records showed that the army gave the soldier an honorable _____________. Synonyms: to release, dismiss, shoot; a dismissal, release : to detain, imprison; to hire, appoint; to load, absorbAntonyms (verb) to let go; to unload cargo or passengers; to fire off; to give off Did the hospital _____________ the patient.

6. 4. Economical Synonyms: Thrifty, frugal, saving (Adj) Careful about spending money or using resources. An ________ shopper waits for sales and always looks for a bargain. Antonyms: Extravagant, wasteful

7. 5. Frank (Adj) Honest in expressing thoughts and feelings Don’t be offended if I am _____________with you. Antonyms: Direct, blunt, straightforward, truthful Secretive, insincere,dishonest Synonyms: I do not like this food and I do NOT like your suit!

8. 6. Modify (Verb) to change somewhat A good cook knows how to _____________ a recipe if one or two of the ingredients are not available. Synonyms: To adjust, alter, adapt, vary, revise

9. 7 Mutiny (Noun) An open rebellion against authority The Boston Tea Party was an act of _____________. Synonyms: A revolt, uprising, riot; to revolt, rise up (Verb) to rebel against those in charge The captain’s cruelty led the crew to _____________. Antonyms: To support, obey Soldiers! Forward, March!

10. 8. Negative (adj) Saying “no”; not positive or helpful; less than zero; having the same electric charge as an electron. The reply to my question was _____________. Synonyms: Bad, unfavorable Positive, helpful, good, favorableAntonyms: (Noun) An expression that says “no”; a photographic image in which light and dark areas are reversed “I can’t” is an example of a _____________.

11. 9. Pursue (Verb) To chase in order to catch; to strive to achieve; to carry out During a hunt the dogs _____________a hare. Synonyms:To follow, hunt, run after, aim for, work for Antonyms:To run away, take off, flee, bolt

12. 10. Reign (Noun) The power of rule of a monarch; a monarch’s period of rule England prospered under the _____________ of Queen Anne. Synonyms:The regime, rule, control; to govern, command (Verb) To rule as a monarch; to be widespread During the 1920’s, prosperity _____________.

13. 11. Singular (Adj) Referring to one person or thing only; out of the ordinary “Is” is a _____________verb. Synonyms:Exceptional, unusual (Noun) The form of a word that is used to refer to one person or thing “Mouse” is the _____________of “mice.” Antonyms:Plural, a plural

14. 12. Swindle (Verb) To cheat out of money or property A dishonest shopkeeper tried to _____________ me. Synonyms:To deceive, trick, gyp, con; a scam, fraud, hoax, racket (Noun) A scheme for cheating someone The fraud squad uncovered the _____________.