2. Vocabulary Word:
apparent
(ap/par/ent)
Part of Speech
adjective
(adv) ap/par/ent/ly
Antonyms:
• unclear
• hidden
• inapparent
• invisible
Definition:
• clear
• obvious
• evident
• observable
Sentence:
When people wear clothes with
short sleeves and sandals, it is
apparent that it is warm
outside.
3. Vocabulary Word:
automatic
(au/to/ma/tic)
Part of Speech
adjective
(adv) au/to/ma/ti/cal/ly
Antonyms:
• manual
• nonmechanical
• nonautomatic
• hand-operated
Definition:
• self-operating
• mechanic
• Instinctive
• automated
Sentence:
We can easily walk through
automatic doors without
having to open them.
4. Vocabulary Word:
burden
(bur/den)
Part of Speech:
noun
(v) bur/den
(adj) bur/den/some
Antonyms:
• advantage
• benefit
• blessing
• peace
• ease
• happiness
Definition:
• heavy load
• trouble
• hardship
• worry
• difficulty
Sentence:
Dealing with many
problems at once can be a
heavy burden.
5. Vocabulary Word
economical
(e/co/no/mi/cal)
Part of Speech:
adjective
(adv) e/co/no/mi/cal/ly
Definition:
• money-saving
• cost-effective
• practical
• efficient
• thrifty
Antonyms:
• inefficient
• expensive
• wasteful
• uneconomical
Sentence:
Using both sides of a piece of
paper is an economical use of
school funds.
6. Vocabulary Word:
extravagant
(ex/tra/va/gant)
Part of Speech:
adjective
(n) ex/tra/va/gance
(adv) ex/tra/va/gant/ly
Definition:
• spending too much
• excessive
• costly
• expensive
Antonyms:
• thrifty
• modest
• inexpensive
• cheap
• plain
Sentence:
Using a new pencil every day
and throwing the old one away
would be very extravagant.
