2. Vocabulary Word:
monotonous
(mo/no/to/nous)
Part of Speech
adjective
(n) mo/no/to/ny
(adv) mo/no/to/nous/ly
Antonyms:
• exciting
• interesting
• Changing
• lively
Definition:
• dull
• boring
• repetitious
• repetitive
Sentence:
Doing the same thing over and
over and over again is
monotonous.
3. Vocabulary Word:
obtain
(ob/tain)
Part of Speech
verb
Antonyms:
• to fail
• to give up
• to let go
• to lose
• to miss
Definition:
• to get
• to acquire
• to achieve
• to earn
• to gain
Sentence:
I would like for the world to
obtain world peace.
4. Vocabulary Word:
prey
(prey)
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
• predator
• attacker
• killer
• hunter
Definition:
• those that are hunted
• chased
• killed
• underdog
• sufferer
Sentence:
Mice are prey for cats.
Antelopes are prey for lions.
5. Vocabulary Word
seize
(seize)
Part of Speech:
verb
Definition:
• to grab
• to take hold of
suddenly and with
force
• to catch
Antonyms:
• to free
• to let go
• to release
• to liberate
Sentence:
The police can seize evidence
of a crime if they get a warrant
to do so.
6. Vocabulary Word:
severe
(se/vere)
Part of Speech:
adjective
(n) se/ve/ri/ty
(adv) se/vere/ly
Definition:
• dangerous
• serious
• strict
• disapproving
Antonyms:
• kind
• calm
• easy
• mild
Sentence:
Minnesota can have severe
weather like tornados and
blizzards.
