Vocabulary

Write the definition:(adjective) Savagely

cruel; unsophisticated

Means the same as (synonym):

Brutal, vicious, wicked

Write a sentence (using context clues):

The barbaric young girl ran and screamed through the vestibule as she pushed the younger children out of the way.

Although the Aztecs were a bit barbaric and brutal, the Spanish easily defeated them by using their intelligence and weapons.

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Write the definition:(noun) advancement

towards better conditions

Means the same as (synonym):

Radical, liberal

Write a sentence (using context clues):

The progressiveness of the workers made the rebuilding of the town much more modern than in previous years.

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(adjective) elaborate, fancy,

Means the same as (synonym):

Embellished, ornate

Write a sentence (using context clues):

The florid house was distinguished among other houses on the block due to the amount of money spent on it.

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Write the definition:(adj.) not deprived

of freedom, not restricted

Means the same as (synonym):

Free-spirited, independent

Write a sentence (using context clues):

The untrammeled young boy fearlessly rode the colossal Ferris wheel that was hundreds of feet high.

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(adj.) filled with lively energy

Means the same as (synonym): animated, excited, vivacious

Write a sentence (using context clues):

The exuberant young child was excited to open his first toy on Christmas morning.

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Write the definition:(verb) commune with

oneself; to think carefully alone in one’s mind

Means the same as (synonym):

Meditate; ponder

Write a sentence (using context clues):

Before taking my NJ ASK test, I spent time self-communing in order to rehearse the information I have learned throughout the year.

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(adjective) friendly or cheerful

Means the same as (synonym):

Pleasant, kind, gracious, jolly

Write a sentence (using context clues):The genial puppies were so friendly they would lick anyone who tried to pick them up.

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(noun) written or spoken expression

Means the same as (synonym):

Verse; poetry

Write a sentence (using context clues):The rhapsodies of the young girl were spoken so eloquently it moved everyone in the audience at the funeral.

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Write the definition:(noun) behavior

showing high moral standards

Means the same as (synonym):

Ethics; uprightness; trustworthiness; goodness; generosity

Write a sentence (using context clues):

The man running for president had a great sense of virtue such as his patience and kindness towards every day citizens of his country.

Ghandi’s virtues inspired others to believe in themselves and to stand up for what they believe in.

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(verb) to spread out from a source

Means the same as (synonym):

Emerge, arise, exude, radiate

Write a sentence (using context clues): She seemed to emanate peace and tranquility in the midst of a terrible war.

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(verb) to plant firmly; establish

Means the same as (synonym):

Implant, insert

Write a sentence (using context clues):The young boy had the information from his study guide ingrafted in his memory after hours of studying alone.

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Write the definition:(noun/adj.) having or

displaying passionate intensity

Means the same as (synonym):

Heartfelt; emotional; devote

Write a sentence (using context clues): The fervent warrior fought bravely as he defended his country fearlessly against the invading army.

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Write the definition:(adj.) assuming power

without authority; arrogant

Means the same as (synonym):

Haughty; domineering; overbearing; bossy

Write a sentence (using context clues):

The imperious leader gained power through military strength and often assumed he made the best decisions without the council of his inner circle.

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(noun) enthusiasm or passion

Means the same as (synonym):

Eagerness, passion, fierceness, rapturous

Write a sentence (using context clues):Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had great ardor to accomplish peaceful equality as he gave his “I have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial.

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Write the definition:(adj.) very severe or

serious; painful emotionally

Means the same as (synonym):

Disturbing; distressing

Write a sentence (using context clues): The grievous Katniss did all that she could to heal Peeta’s leg so that he could see the next sunset.

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