1. This week’s vocabulary Words for 8th Grade
Synonyms 2
Week of Jan. 31, 2011
A synonym is a word similar to or exactly in meaning to another word.
Knowing synonyms will improve your vocabulary and writing.
# Word POS Definition
1 pinnacle noun the most successful point; the culmination
2 innovative adj. (of a product, idea, etc.) featuring new methods; advance and
original
3 bestir verb make a physical or mental effort; exert or rouse oneself
4 morose adj. sullen and ill-tempered
5 vulnerable adj. susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm
6 stipend noun a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
7 platitude noun a remark or statement, esp. one with a moral content, that has
been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful (e.g. take care)
8 tarry verb stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place
9 adulation noun obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise
10 impertinent adj. no showing proper respect; rude
Write the synonym for each group of words below.
1) top, highest point, climax! ___________________________________________
2) rude, sassy, impolite! ! ___________________________________________
3) compensation, consideration, payment! ________________________________
4) attackable, easily harmed, unprotected! ________________________________
5) acclaim, applause, praise! ___________________________________________
6) creative, inventive, ingenious! ___________________________________________