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Name: __________________________________________________ Baker ELA 9 Vocabulary

Quarter One Vocabulary Packet

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Directions: Each morning, a new vocabulary word will be on the projector. For your warm-

up, you should review the word, definition, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentence.

Then, complete the required “Vocabulary Visionary” activities. See the explanations of

each one below.

Required: This packet is a summative grade and should be an easy way for you to earn test

points. Once you are familiar with the word, you should complete the “Detail Detective” and

another “Vocabulary Visionary” activity in the space provided.

Vocabulary Visionary Activity Menu Detail Detective: Write a detailed

"explaining" sentence that makes use of the word in such a context that someone

could guess the word's meaning. An explaining sentence has an action verb, not a telling verb, like was, is, are, am,

were, be, been.

“The young cop’s skin was ashen and pale after he left the scene of the

gruesome triple homicide.”

Elaborate Acrostic: Write an acrostic

poem or acrostic sentence based on all the word's letters; the poem/sentence must have something to do with the

word's meaning.

Loathe: “Leslie, our angry terrier, hates

everything”

“Figure” it out: Create a stick figure

drawing that represents the vocabulary word along with a dialogue bubble or caption about the word; the bubble or caption must correctly use the word.

She crept stealthily through the yard,

careful not to step on a twig or dried leaf, as she quietly approached the house.

Haiku Poem: Write a haiku that

contains and explains the word.

Amicable is (5 syllables) Smiling pleasantly at the (7 syllables)

Lonely little girl. (5 syllables)

Alliteration Sentence: Write a

sentence for the vocabulary word that uses at least four examples of

alliteration; the sentence must have something to do with the word’s

meaning.

Gilded: With gilded sword sparkling gold in the sunlight, he attacked the gluttonous lion

before it gorged on the beast.

“Take Two” Rhyming Couplet: Write a rhyming couplet that uses and

explains the word.

She looked at me dazed and confused I did not laugh as I wasn’t amused Why didn’t she understand me?

Personified Sentence: Write a

personified description of a character whose surname is the vocabulary word. The description must connect the word's meaning to the "person's" personality or

job.

Persnickety stuck her pert little nose in the air as she glared at the small and dirty child. “I don’t play with filthy, poor children!” she said in a huff and stalked

off in her Jimmy Choo ballet slippers clutching her pink Prada purse.

Metaphor Poem: Write at least a two-

stanza poem that uses your vocabulary word as a metaphor and then further

explains how the vocabulary word is that metaphor. If my vocabulary word is

capitulate, for example, the you could write:

“Capitulate is the shrug of the shoulders your father does when giving in to where

mom wants to go to dinner.

Capitulate is the white flag tentatively waving in the breeze

above the battered and beaten army.”

Simile Poem: Write at least a two-

stanza poem that uses your vocabulary word as a simile and then further

illustrates how the vocabulary word is that simile.

“Avarice Is like a spoiled child

Always demanding, grabbing, and hoarding

All of mom’s freshly baked cookies.

Avarice Is like a vacuum

It eventually sucks All the fun out of life and leaves you

surrounded by the filth of yesterday’s tedious efforts.”



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Astrain: (verb) stretched to maximum extension

Sample Sentence: My elbow and shoulder joints were astrained as I reached for the

remote on the far end of our couch.

Synonyms: wretched, stretched, pulled Antonyms: loosened, relaxed, slackened

Detail Detective:

Vocabulary Visionary:

Exultant: (adjective) having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph

Sample Sentence: Our soccer team was exultant after winning the game in overtime and

loudly shouted cheers of joy.

Synonyms: jubilant, rejoicing, prideful Antonyms: dejected, depressed, dispirited

Detail Detective:


Forsake: (verb) to cause to remain behind

Sample Sentence: Forsaking most of our possessions, we evacuated just before the

hurricane struck.

Synonyms: abandon, desert, leave Antonyms: keep, reserve, withhold.

Detail Detective:




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Hummock: (noun) a small, round hill

Sample Sentence: The children quickly tired of riding their sled down the hummock and

went in search of a larger hill.

Synonyms: non Antonyms: none

Detail Detective:


Indifference: (noun) lack of interest or concern

Sample Sentence: Many young children have an indifference to eating nutritious

vegetables, and instead prefer delicious sweets.

Synonyms: disregard, apathy, nonchalance Antonyms: attentiveness, awareness, passion

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Interminably: (adverb) having or seeming to have no end; continuing for a very long time

Sample Sentence: Father Klevance preached his Eastern sermon interminably and I nearly

fell asleep.

Synonyms: endless, infinite Antonyms: ending, terminated, finite

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Islet: (noun) a little island

Sample Sentence: There are many islets in the Chesapeake Bay that used to be larger

islands, home to many fishing communities.

Synonyms: isle, island Antonyms: continent, mainland

Detail Detective:


Jauntily: (adverb) having much high-spirited energy and movement

Sample Sentence: Donkey jauntily trotted and pranced around Shrek, and insisted on

breakfast waffles.

Synonyms: frisky, sprightly, vivacious Antonyms: lazy, lethargic, sleepy

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Languidly: (adverb) lacking bodily energy or motivation

Sample Sentence: Sarah swayed languidly on the dance floor without much motivation

because she did not have a dance partner.

Synonyms: limp, spiritless, languishing Antonyms: active, industrious, lively

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Pessimistic: (adjective) emphasizing or expecting the worst

Sample Sentence: With that pessimistic attitude, it’s no wonder you’re depressed!

Synonyms: despairing, downbeat, hopeless Antonyms: hopeful, optimistic, encouraging

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Stealthily: (adverb) quiet and secretive in order to avoid being noticed

Sample Sentence: Daisy the cat stealthily crept up behind the dog and pounced on poor

Snickers’ tail.

Synonyms: sneakily, furtively, sly Antonyms: straightforward, evident, obvious

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Tautened: (verb) to draw tight

Sample Sentence: First Mate Jones tautened the rope on his anchor, then tied it off on a

starboard cleat.

Synonyms: tighten, tense, stretch Antonyms: loosen, slacken

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Transfiguration: (noun) to change in form or appearance

Sample Sentence: After his transfiguration into a beast, Prince Adam must learn to love

and earn love before the final petal falls from an enchanted rose to break his curse.

Synonyms: metamorphosis, conversion,

transformation

Antonyms: fixed, frozen, stabilization

Detail Detective:


Vexation: (noun) the feeling of impatience of anger caused by another’s repeated

disagreeable acts

Sample Sentence: After rudely being asked a deeply personal question yet again, Brian

suppressed his rising vexation and gave a vague response as politely as he could.

Synonyms: “aggro,” irritation, exasperation Antonyms: delight, pleasure

Detail Detective:


Vulnerable: (adjective) being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm

Sample Sentence: People with fair skin find they are vulnerable to sunburn whenever they

venture outside on a sunny day.

Synonyms: endangered, exposed, susceptible Antonyms: guarded, protected, sheltered

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Bewildered: (verb/adjective) to throw into a state of mental uncertainty

Sample Sentence: The high-pitched squealing caused the bewildered puppy to tilt his head

in confusion.

Synonyms: baffled, confused, mystified Antonyms: assured, enlightened, informed

Detail Detective:


Countenance: (noun) facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling

Sample Sentence: The help-wanted advertisement for a receptionist specified that the

ideal candidate would have a pleasant countenance to greet visitors

Synonyms: look, expression, visage Antonyms: none

Detail Detective:


Forestalled: (verb) to stop or delay something from happening

Sample Sentence: You can forestall skidding on ice simply by driving more slowly.

Synonyms: prevent, preclude Antonyms: assist, facilitate

Detail Detective:




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Frank: (adjective) free in expressing one’s true feelings and opinions

Sample Sentence: Our ballet teacher is very frank about telling her students whether she

thinks they have the talent for a career in dance.

Synonyms: candid, direct, honest Antonyms: reserved, quiet, ambiguous

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Genuine: (adjective) free from any intent to deceive or impress others

Sample Sentence: Annie made genuine compliments from the bottom of her heart about

her boss’s flair for fashion.

Synonyms: honest, sincere, unpretending Antonyms: fake, suspicious, deceitful

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Glum: (adjective) lacking in cheer

Sample Sentence: Eeyore, the old gray donkey in Winnie the Pooh, is known for his glum

personality.

Synonyms: depressing, gloomy, sullen Antonyms: lighthearted, carefree, perky

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Hamlet: (noun) a small residential settlement

Sample Sentence: She always longed to return to the quiet little hamlet where she had

been born.

Synonyms: village, townlet Antonyms: none

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Indomitable: (adjective) incapable of being defeated, overcome, or subdued

Sample Sentence: An indomitable spirit was needed to endure the rigors of pioneer life,

such as dangerous weather and starvation.

Synonyms: invincible, weak, powerless Antonyms: insecure, weak, powerless

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Influx: (noun) a flowing or coming in

Sample Sentence: The Dust Bowl and Great Depression resulted in a sudden influx of

people into the cities.

Synonyms: inflow, rush Antonyms: outflow, outpouring

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Keen: (adjective) able to sense slight impressions or differences

Sample Sentence: It takes someone with a keen eye to spot a fake dollar bill from a

counterfeit one.

Synonyms: accurate, clear, supersensitive Antonyms: dimmed, dulled, imprecise

Detail Detective:


Liberate: (verb) to set free

Sample Sentence: Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and liberated the

slaves in 1863.

Synonyms: emancipate, unbind, unfetter Antonyms: conquer, enslave, commit

Detail Detective:


Loftiest: (adjective) having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing

attitude

Sample Sentence: She acts all lofty and superior just because she went to an Ivy League

college.

Synonyms: arrogance, haughty, superior Antonyms: bashful, meek, timid

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Marred: (adjective/verb) something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.

Sample Sentence: The inkpen exploded in the laundry and marred all my favorite clothes.

Synonyms: Antonyms:

Detail Detective:


Monotonous: (adjective) causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest

Sample Sentence: C-Span is truly the most monotonous television program offered

through cable; it puts me to sleep!

Synonyms: boring, tedious, uninteresting Antonyms: sensational, animating, entertaining

Detail Detective:


Mournful: (adjective) very sad

Sample Sentence: The mournful survivors of the disaster were faced with the grim task of

burying the dead.

Synonyms: heartbroken, grieving, anguished Antonyms: joyful, triumphant, merry

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Nostalgia: (noun) the state of being homesick

Sample Sentence: I feel nostalgic any time I think back to my teenage years and

remember the carefree times I had with my friends in Ocean City.

Synonyms: wistful Antonyms: none

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Pensive: (adjective) quietly thoughtful

Sample Sentence: Rainy days often put me in a pensive mood and inspire me to journal

about my life.

Synonyms: Antonyms:

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Perceptive: (adjective) able to sense slight impressions or differences

Sample Sentence: Due to their ability to rotate their ears, cats are very perceptive when

it comes to pinpointing the source of a sound.

Synonyms: sharp, sensitive, precise Antonyms: inaccurate, deadened

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Raiment: (noun) covering for the human body

Sample Sentence: The queen was clothed in raiment bedecked with jewels and gold and

silver threads.

Synonyms: apparel, attire, garments Antonyms: none

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Rouse: (verb) to stop being asleep

Sample Sentence: I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late.

Synonyms: awaken, rise, revive Antonyms: rest, sleep, slumber

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Shrewd: (adjective) having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment

Sample Sentence: A shrewd car dealer knows how to make the best possible deal for

potential customers.

Synonyms: smart, savvy, astute Antonyms: naïve, obtuse, airheaded

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Sidled: (verb) to move close to someone in a quiet or secret way

Sample Sentence: Bonnie quietly sidled up behind me while I was deep in thought, yelled

“Boo!” and scared me half to death.

Synonyms: none Antonyms: none

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Somber: (adjective) very sad and serious

Sample Sentence: Traditionally, somber black clothes are considered appropriate for a

funeral.

Synonyms: gloomy, dismal, desolate Antonyms: joyful, festive, blithes

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Spires: (noun) a tapering roof or type of spiral tower

Sample Sentence: I’ve often wondered how many times the spire on top of the Empire

State Building has been struck by lightning.

Synonyms: none Antonyms: none

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