Vocabulary

Write the definition:(noun) Money given

by the father to bride’s future husband as a gift

Means the same as (synonym):

gift

Write a sentence (using context clues):

The father of the bride announced that his daughter’s dowry would include a cow, two sheep, and four chickens to her future husband.

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Write the definition:(adjective) successful;

famous or well-known

Means the same as (synonym):

Dignified, prominent, unforgettable

Write a sentence (using context clues):

Albert Einstein was known as a distinguished scientist whose inventions were set apart from all other inventors.

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Write the definition:(adverb) over and

over again; repetitive

Means the same as (synonym):

Endlessly, perpetually

Write a sentence (using context clues):

The cat chased the mouse ceaselessly around the room for hours.

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Write the definition:(verb) ignited or

brought up again and again

Means the same as (synonym):

Enliven, sparked

Write a sentence (using context clues):

Bruno Mars aroused the crowd with his outstanding performance at the Superbowl.

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Write the definition:(noun) contempt or

hatred/feeling something is unworthy

Means the same as (synonym):

Hatred, insolence

Write a sentence (using context clues):

My heart was filled with disdain after losing the football game to the Seattle Seahawks.

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(noun) extreme pain or anxiety

Means the same as (synonym):

Suffering; sadness

Write a sentence (using context clues):

She experienced great distress when she heard her cat had passed away.

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Write the definition:(adjective) not

sensible or restrained; too much or excess

Means the same as (synonym):

unbalanced; exaggerated

Write a sentence (using context clues):

Her heart began to beat with an immoderate anxiety and her hands trembled as she took the diamond necklace in her hands which she knew was worth millions of dollars.

The immoderate character in iCarly is constantly working and never runs out of energy.

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(noun) severe mental or physical pain or suffering

Means the same as (synonym):

Sorry; tragedy; distress

Write a sentence (using context clues):

She was filled with anguish when she discovered there was no insurance on the new car that she recently crashed.

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Write the definition:(verb) tried hard to

do something; attempted

Means the same as (synonym):

Aspire; determined

Write a sentence (using context clues):

She endeavored to pay Mme. Forestier back no matter what the cost may be.

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(noun) special honor or respect

Means the same as (synonym):

Loyalty; respect

Write a sentence (using context clues):

The men paid much homage to the temple by bowing their heads in prayer.

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(noun) respect or warm approval

Means the same as (synonym):

Loyalty; respect

Write a sentence (using context clues):

She had great admiration for Rapunzel and wanted to mimic her every move since she loved her so greatly.

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(noun) hall or lobby

Means the same as (synonym):

Entry or hallway

Write a sentence (using context clues):

As he entered the building he was greeted by a receptionist in the vestibule where other applicants were waiting for their interviews.

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Write the definition:(noun) 1. command or

order 2. when one “dictates” or speaks while another transcribes (writes down what he/she is saying)

Means the same as (synonym):

Transcription or copy

Write a sentence (using context clues):

As he spoke aloud she wrote at his dictation, recording every word and phrase exactly as he spoke it to her.

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Write the definition:(adjective/adverb) a

lack of wisdom or judgment; not knowing something

Means the same as (synonym):

Ignorant or innocent

Write a sentence (using context clues):

The naïve child thought he could sit next to the young tiger without being harmed even though his parents knew of the imminent danger.

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