What should you look for when trying to figure out the meaning of a word?
examples and definitions
words you know and pictures
synonyms/antonyms
all of the above
Give an example of a synonym for angry.
mad, etc.
Give an example of a synonym for smart.
intelligent, etc
Give an example of an antonym of fast.
slow
Give an example of an antonym for cold.
hot
Give an antonym for old.
new, young
After seeing the picture of the starving children, we felt COMPASSION or pity for their suffering. What does compassion mean? How do you know?
In this sentence the word "pity" tells us that compassion means to have understanding for.
Miss Braun ADMONISHED her students and they knew they were in hot water for their actions. What does admonished mean? How do you know?
In the this sentence the words "in hot water" tells us that admonished means cautioned or scolded.
Hensley was RELUCTANT to take the job as captain of the team. He was afraid that the time it would take would hurt his grades. On the other hand, Eden was eager for the change to be the captain. What does RELUCTANT mean? How do you know?
In this sentence the words "on the other hand" and "eager" tell us that Eden feels the opposite of Hensley, therefore, reluctant means uncertain or cautious.
What does the capitalized word mean?: A BANQUET of roasted meat was served after the duke's marriage.
fork
fire
dinner
yummy
What does the capitalized word mean?: They COMPOSED a letter to the governor, asking for more soldiers in the fort.
wanted
wrote
sang
bought
What does the capitalized word mean?: The TRAGIC ending to the story made the woman cry.
impossible
long
sad
dumb
What does the capitalized word mean?: The salesman lowered the price on the car, which made it a bargin.
colorful car
expensive deal
good price
car for kids
What does the capitalized word mean?: The pioneers who had ENDURED the long winter welcomed the warm spring.
wanted
missed
survived
closed
