2. Vocabulary Word:
assure
(a/ssure)
Part of Speech
verb
(n) a/ssur/ance
Antonyms:
• to discourage
• to trouble
• to distress
• to upset
• to worry
Definition:
• to make sure of something
• to promise
• to encourage
• to boost
• to uplift
Sentence:
When you buy a new car, you
want to be assured that it will
be dependable and work well.
3. Vocabulary Word:
crucial
(cru/cial)
Part of Speech
adjective
(adv) cru/cial/ly
Antonyms:
• unimportant
• unnecessary
• inessential
• minor
Definition:
• necessary
• very important
• urgent
• essential
Sentence:
Protein and calcium are
crucial to a healthy diet.
4. Vocabulary Word:
divert
(di/vert)
Part of Speech:
verb
(n) di/ver/sion
Antonyms:
• to stay
• to maintain
• to be direct
• to keep to
Definition:
• to turn a different
direction
• to take attention away
• to avoid
• to redirect
Sentence:
If there is an accident on the
freeway, traffic might have
to be diverted.
5. Vocabulary Word
extraordinary
(ex/tra/or/di/na/ry)
Part of Speech:
adjective
(adv) ex/tra/or/di/na/ri/ly)
Definition:
• very unusual
• amazing
• exceptional
• incredible
Antonyms:
• usual
• average
• believable
• common
Sentence:
It’s extraordinary what people
can do to stay alive and survive
the most difficult conditions.
6. Vocabulary Word:
frantic
(fran/tic)
Part of Speech:
adjective
(adv) fran/tic/al/ly
Definition:
• excited and nervous
• agitated
• distressed
• hectic
• frenzied
Antonyms:
• calm
• normal
• happy
• peaceful
• balanced
Sentence:
In an emergency, people get
frantic.
