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5th Grade Reading Quarter 1 Vocabulary
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SYNONYMS A SYNONYM IS A WORD THAT MEANS THE SAME THING OR ALMOST THE SAME THING AS ANOTHER WORD. EXAMPLES: BIG:HUGE ELIMINATATE:REJECT HIDEOUS:REPULSIVE TINY:SMALL INFLATE:SWELL SYMPATHETIC:COMPASSIONATE
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VARIABLE Variable means changeable.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 1 Definition Variable means changeable. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word At this time of year, the temperature is __________________. Synonym Antonym Picture
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RECEPTICLE A receptacle is a container.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 2 Definition A receptacle is a container. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word There’s a _____________________ for mail in the lobby. Synonym Antonym Picture
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QUIVER If you QUIVER, you shake.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 3 Definition If you QUIVER, you shake. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The child’s lips began to ______________________ when he was scolded Synonym Antonym Picture
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BLUNDER A BLUNDER is a mistake.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 4 Definition A BLUNDER is a mistake. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Norman realized he had made a big ___________________________ when he was scolded. Synonym Antonym Picture
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RASH When you are careless, you are RASH.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 5 Definition When you are careless, you are RASH. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Think carefully about your actions, and don’t make _____________________ decisions. Synonym Antonym Picture
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NOVICE A NOVICE is a beginner.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry #6 Definition A NOVICE is a beginner. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Gabby fell a lot because she was a _____________________ at snowboarding. Synonym Antonym Picture
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OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING means important in some way.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 7 Definition OUTSTANDING means important in some way. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The audience clapped loudly for the ____________________________ performance. Synonym Antonym Picture
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GENERALLY GENERALLY means usually.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 8 Definition GENERALLY means usually. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The Golden's ________________ do their errands on Saturday morning. Synonym Antonym Picture
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HAZARDOUS When something is HAZARDOUS, it is dangerous.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 9 Definition When something is HAZARDOUS, it is dangerous. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word That loose wire is ____________________ and should be fixed as soon as possible! Synonym Antonym Picture
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VETO If you VETO something, you say no to it.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 10 Definition If you VETO something, you say no to it. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Mom will probably ____________________ the idea of sleeping outside tonight. Synonym Antonym Picture
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BRUTAL Brutal means cruel.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 11 Definition Brutal means cruel. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The treatment of prisoners in some places is BRUTAL. Synonym Antonym Picture
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TEACHEROUS When someone is treacherous, they are false.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 12 Definition When someone is treacherous, they are false. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word By telling secrets about others Sam turned out to be a treacherous friend. Synonym Antonym Picture
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BEWILDERED When you are bewildered, you are confused.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 13 Definition When you are bewildered, you are confused. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The driver was bewildered by all the signs in the intersection. Synonym Antonym Picture
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BOUNTIFUL Bountiful means plentiful.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 14 Definition Bountiful means plentiful. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word This year, the harvest was rich and bountiful. Synonym Antonym Picture
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BLISSFUL If you are happy, you are BLISSFUL.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 15 Definition If you are happy, you are BLISSFUL. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Sitting by the fire after a good meal made the skiers BLISSFUL. Synonym Antonym Picture
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VALID Something that is VALID is true.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 16 Definition Something that is VALID is true. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Shelby offered a sound and VALID argument for her case. Synonym Antonym Picture
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CUMBERSOME CUMBERSOME means clumsy.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 17 Definition CUMBERSOME means clumsy. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The large suitcase was CUMBERSOME and awkward to carry. Synonym Antonym Picture
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DORMANT DORMANT means sleeping.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 18 Definition DORMANT means sleeping. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word During the winter, many plants are DORMANT. Synonym Antonym Picture
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CEASLESS Something that is CEASLESS is unending.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 19 Definition Something that is CEASLESS is unending. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word During rush hour the traffic went on and on; it was ceaseless. Synonym Antonym Picture
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DAUNTING If a task is daunting, it is discouraging.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 20 Definition If a task is daunting, it is discouraging. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Crossing the rope bride presenting a daunting challenge to Samaria. Synonym Antonym Picture
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An ANTONYM is a word that means the opposite of another word.
ANTONYMS An ANTONYM is a word that means the opposite of another word. EXAMPLES: BIG:SMALL TALL:SHORT BLACK:WHITE UP:DOWN LEFT:RIGHT RIGHT:WRONG
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COMPLIMENT You give a COMPLIMENT when you say something good.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 21 Definition You give a COMPLIMENT when you say something good. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Mrs. Sharpe gave Alfonzo a COMPLIMENT when his science project won a prize. Synonym Antonym Picture
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CRITICISM You offer CRITICISM when you make an unfavorable remark.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 22 Definition You offer CRITICISM when you make an unfavorable remark. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The piano student knew she would receive a CRITICISM because she hadn’t practiced. Synonym Antonym Picture
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UNIQUE If something is UNIQUE it is the only one.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 23 Definition If something is UNIQUE it is the only one. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Each piece of pottery is UNIQUE because it is made by hand. Synonym Antonym Picture
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ORDINARY If something is ORDINARY it is common.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 24 Definition If something is ORDINARY it is common. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Although it was an ORDINARY glass, Mom was sorry about breaking it. Synonym Antonym Picture
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FLIMSY If something is FLIMSY it is frail or weak.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 25 Definition If something is FLIMSY it is frail or weak. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Everyone was annoyed when the girls gave only a FLIMSY excuse for being late. Synonym Antonym Picture
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SUBSTANTIAL If something is SUBSTANTIAL, it is solid.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 26 Definition If something is SUBSTANTIAL, it is solid. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The owner is happy because her shop made a SUBSTANTIAL profit this year. Synonym Antonym Picture
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ALLOW ALLOW means to let something happen.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 27 Definition ALLOW means to let something happen. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The neighbors don’t ALLOW us to play football on their lawn. Synonym Antonym Picture
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PROHIBIT PROHIBIT means you prevent or stop something from happening.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 28 Definition PROHIBIT means you prevent or stop something from happening. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Those signs PROHIBIT cars from driving in the park at certain hours. Synonym Antonym Picture
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FATIGUE FATIGUE is weariness or tiredness.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 29 Definition FATIGUE is weariness or tiredness. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word After a hard workout, Noah felt a sense of FATIGUE. Synonym Antonym Picture
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VIGOR VIGOR is strength. Ryan is always full of vim and VIGOR.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 30 Definition VIGOR is strength. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Ryan is always full of vim and VIGOR. Synonym Antonym Picture
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FRISKY FRISKY means lively.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 31 Definition FRISKY means lively. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The FRISKY ran around and jumped on everyone at the party. Synonym Antonym Picture
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SLUGGISH SLUGGISH means slow.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 32 Definition SLUGGISH means slow. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The hot, humid weather made everyone feel idle and SLUGGISH. Synonym Antonym Picture
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PERMANENT PERMANNENT means lasting.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 33 Definition PERMANNENT means lasting. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word After traveling so much, Mr. Page was happy to have settled in to a PERMANNENT home in Memphis. Synonym Antonym Picture
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UNSTABLE UNSTABLE means unsteady.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 34 Definition UNSTABLE means unsteady. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Don’t skate on the pond in March because the ice becomes UNSTABLE as it melts. Synonym Antonym Picture
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TIRESOME If something is tiresome, it is boring.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 35 Definition If something is tiresome, it is boring. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Michael found the speaker very tiresome because he kept repeating himself. Synonym Antonym Picture
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INTERESTING If something is INTERESTING it holds your attention.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 36 Definition If something is INTERESTING it holds your attention. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word A strong writer needs a fantastic opening paragraph to make a story INTERESTING to their readers! Synonym Antonym Picture
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CONSIDERATE Someone who is CONSIDERATE they are thoughtful.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 37 Definition Someone who is CONSIDERATE they are thoughtful. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word It was a kind and CONSIDERATE of Mr. Antaya to give his seat to me at the staff meeting. Synonym Antonym Picture
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HEEDLESS If someone is heedless, they are not thoughtful.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 38 Definition If someone is heedless, they are not thoughtful. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The child ran across the street of the heedless crossing guards calls to stop for the traffic. Synonym Antonym Picture
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RIDICULOUS If you are RIDICULOUS, you are silly.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry #39 Definition If you are RIDICULOUS, you are silly. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Ms. Bellis felt RIDICULOUS when she realized she had on two different socks! Synonym Antonym Picture
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SENSIBLE If you are SENSIBLE you are wise.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 40 Definition If you are SENSIBLE you are wise. Sentence Using Vocabulary Word If the news says rain is expected, be SENSIBLE and take an umbrella with you. Synonym Antonym Picture
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A COMPOUND WORD is a word made up of two smaller words.
COMPOUND WORDS A COMPOUND WORD is a word made up of two smaller words. EXAMPLES: JUNK + YARD= JUNKYARD: a yard where junk is kept SUN + BURN = SUNBURN: when the sun burns your skin
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EARTHQUAKE Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 41 Word and Definition An EARTHQUAKE is a shaking of the ground caused by a movement of the plates beneath the Earth’s surface. Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture Word 1 Word 2 Example Sentence Using Vocabulary Word A ______________ of the ______________ is an EARTHQUAKE.
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TOUCHDOWN A TOUCHDOWN is a score in a football game.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 42 Word and Definition A TOUCHDOWN is a score in a football game. Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture Word 1 Word 2 Example Sentence Using Vocabulary Word When a player ____________(es)__ a football ______________ in an end zone he scores a TOUCHDOWN.
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VINEYARD A VINEYARD is a field where grapes are grown.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry #43 Word and Definition A VINEYARD is a field where grapes are grown. Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture Word 1 Word 2 Example Sentence Using Vocabulary Word A ______________ where grape ____________(s)__ are grown is a VINEYARD .
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WHIRLPOOL A whirlpool is a current of water that spins around rapidly.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 44 Word and Definition A whirlpool is a current of water that spins around rapidly. Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture Word 1 Word 2 Example Sentence Using Vocabulary Word A ______________ that ___________(s)___ is a WHIRLPOOL.
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HEADQUARTERS A HEADQUARTERS is a command center for a group.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 45 Word and Definition A HEADQUARTERS is a command center for a group. Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture Word 1 Word 2 Example Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The HEADQUARTERS for President Obama’s first campaign was in Chicago.
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GUIDEBOOK A ______________ that’s a ______________ is a GUIDEBOOK.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 46 Word and Definition A GUIDEBOOK is a book of information for tourists. Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture Word 1 Word 2 Example Sentence Using Vocabulary Word A ______________ that’s a ______________ is a GUIDEBOOK.
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BLUEPRINT A BLUEPRINT is a plan for a building.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry #47 Word and Definition A BLUEPRINT is a plan for a building. Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture Word 1 Word 2 Example Sentence Using Vocabulary Word Plans for buildings are called BLUEPRINTS because the plans are often drawn on special blue paper.
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SPELLBOUND Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 48 Word and Definition SPELLBOUND means you like someone or something so much it might seem like they’ve but a spell on you. Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture Word 1 Word 2 Example Sentence Using Vocabulary Word The first time I met my husband I was completely spellbound by his good looks and charm.
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MASTERPIECE A MASTERPIECE is a something made with great skill.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry # 49 Word and Definition A MASTERPIECE is a something made with great skill. Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture Word 1 Word 2 Example Sentence Using Vocabulary Word A ______________ of art made by a ______________ is a MASTERPIECE.
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WINDSHIELD The front window of a car is called a WINDSHIELD.
Vocabulary Notebook Entry #50 Word and Definition The front window of a car is called a WINDSHIELD. Break the Compound Word in to its Parts Picture Word 1 Word 2 Example Sentence Using Vocabulary Word A ______________ from the ______________ is called a WINDSHIELD.
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