This week’s vocabulary Words for 8th Grade

Synonyms

Week of Jan. 24, 2011

# Word POS Definition

1 trite adj (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

2 destitute adj without the basic necessities of life; not having

3 divulge verb make known (private or sensitive information)

4 duplicity noun deceitfulness; double-dealing

5 exuberance adj filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement

6 forswear verb agree to give up or do without (something)

7 indulge verb allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

8 monopolize verb (of an organization of group) obtain exclusive possession or control of (a trade, commodity, or service)

9 prudent adj acting with or showing care and thought for the future

10 tenacious adj not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle

A synonym is a word similar to or exactly in meaning to another word. Knowing synonyms will improve your vocabulary and writing.

Write the synonym for each word below.

1. sensible _________________________! 2. reject ________________________

3. deception ______________________ ! 4. persistent ______________________

5. banal _________________________!! 6. excitement ____________________

7. control ________________________!! 8. spoil _________________________

9. reveal ____________________! ! 10. poor ______________________