2. 1. Know the word. 2. Know how to spell it. This helps in case there is a prefix or suffix. 3. Know how to use it in a sentence. 4. Know the synonyms and antonyms for it. 5. Study at least 5-7 minutes each day.

3. The word is: frivolous Definition: something that is trivial, and not really important Synonym: petty, silly Antonym: important, critical Sentence (use a context clue to help define the word): Mike’s purchase of the $300 chrome plated iPod cover seemed frivolous when he could have bought a knock- off for $15.

4. to lessen or make easier to endure Synonyms __________, _________ Antonyms __________, __________ Sentence:

5. concerned about the general welfare of others Synonyms: Antonyms: Sentence:

6. Evilness Synonym: Antonym: Sentence:

7. Preoccupied by thought. Lost in your own thoughts. Synonym: Antonym: Sentence:

8. A group of something. Antonym: Synonym: Sentence:

9. Explain something or to figure something out. Synonym: Antonym: Sentence:

10. A plentiful or large amount of something. Synonym: Antonym: Sentence:

11. Hard to understand and usually very complicated and involved. Synonym: Antonym: Sentence:

12. Bitter and abusive speech about something or someone Antonym: Synonym: Sentence:

13. Flagrant; in your face of something. Synonym: Antonym: Sentence: