Unit Three - Words 11-20 - Grade Six

Definition Context Clues

Synonyms Antonyms

Definition More

Context Clues

pacifist queue restrict sage slaketerrain vocation vow waylay wither

100 points - Definition

one who is against war of the use of violence

pacifist

200 points - Definition

line of people waiting for something

queue

300 points - Definition

restrict

to keep within set limits

400 points - Definitionwise, a very wise person

sage

500 points - Definition

slake

to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end

100 points – Context Clues

The man was nonviolent and a ______ and refused to fight.

pacifist

200 points – Context Clues

Many Japanese Americans were ______to

camps after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. restricted

300 points – Context Clues

The cool water _______the workman’s thirst.

slaked

400 points – Context Clues

Walking is not my _________; I walk because I enjoy the exercise.

vocation

500 points – Context Clues

The robber ________the traveler by the bridge.

waylaid

100 points - Synonyms

peacemaker, dove

pacifist

200 points - Synonyms

hold back, limit

restrict

300 points - Synonyms

quench, sate

slake

400 points - Synonyms

career, pursuit

vocation

500 points - Synonyms

entrap, ensnare

waylay

100 points - Antonyms

disorganized crowd

queue

200 points - Antonyms

dunce, unwise

sage

300 points - Antonyms

hobby, pastime

vocation

400 points - Antonyms

bloom, flourish

wither

500 points - Antonyms

increase, aggravate

slake

100 points – Definition

the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features for some use

terrain

200 points – Definition

any trade, profession, or occupation

vocation

300 points – Definition

a solemn or sacred promise or pledge

vow

400 points- Definition

to lie in wait for and attack, ambush

waylay

500 points- Definition

to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small

wither

100 points – More Context The _______was extremely long to get on

the Ferris Wheel.

queue

200 points – More ContextMy grandmother was very wise and gave

________advice.

sage

300 points – More ContextThe mountainous _________made the ride

very bumpy.

terrain

400 points – More Context

The prince made a _______to avenge his father’s murder.

vow

500 points – More Context

Plants will ______and die if they do not receive water and sunlight.

wither