2. Vocabulary Word:
eligible
(e/li/gi/ble)
Part of Speech
adjective
(n) e/li/gi/bi/li/ty
Antonyms:
• ineligible
• unqualified
• incapable
• unsuitable
• unacceptable
Definition:
• qualified
• capable of
• suitable
• acceptable
Sentence:
Many people in the U.S. would
be eligible to be president of the
U.S., but they don’t want to be.
3. Vocabulary Word:
harsh
(harsh)
Part of Speech
adjective
(n) harsh/ness
(adv) harsh/ly
Antonyms:
• smooth
• easy
• kind
• gentle
• calm
Definition:
• rough
• severe
• unkind
• bitter
• hard
• brutal
Sentence:
If a teacher would kick you out of
class for not having a pencil, that
would be harsh punishment.
4. Vocabulary Word:
remote
(re/mote)
Part of Speech:
adj
(adv) re/mote/ly
(n) re/mote/ness
Antonyms:
• near
• close
• convenient
• in the center
• public
Definition:
• distant
• far away
• isolated
• secluded
Sentence:
Africa is very remote from
Minnesota; it takes very long
to get there.
5. Vocabulary Word
shallow
(shal/low)
Part of Speech:
Adjective
(n) shal/low/ness
Definition:
• not deep
• knee-deep
• surface
• slight
• depthless
• superficial
Antonyms:
• deep
• full
• significant
• considerable
• non-surface
Sentence:
If you don’t know how to swim,
you should only stay in shallow
water.
6. Vocabulary Word:
thrive
(thrive)
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
• to flourish
• to blossom
• to do very well
• to grow
• to prosper
• to succeed
Antonyms:
• to fail
• to do poorly
• to worsen
• to weaken
• to shrink
• to decrease
• to slow
Sentence:
Plants thrive if they have
enough sun and water.
