2. Vocabulary Word:
illustrate
(il/lus/trate)
Part of Speech
verb
(n) il/lus/tra/tion
(n) il/lus/tra/tor (person)
Antonyms:
• complicate
• confuse
• worsen
Definition:
• to explain with an
example
• to clarify
• to interpret
• to reveal
Sentence:
A teacher should illustrate the
meanings of new vocabulary
words by using them in a
sentence.
3. Vocabulary Word:
impression
(im/pres/sion)
Part of Speech
noun
(v) im/press
(adj) im/press/ive
Antonyms:
• question
• source
• beginning
Definition:
• opinion
• feeling
• effect
• consequence
Sentence:
First impressions are not always
accurate; we should give people
or things a second chance.
4. Vocabulary Word:
inferior
(in/fer/i/or)
Part of Speech:
adjective
(n) in/fe/ri/or/i/ty
Antonyms:
• superior
• better
• best
• important
• first-rate
Definition:
• worse than
• lesser
• secondary
• lower
• minor
Sentence:
Some people think generic
drugs are inferior to name
brand ones.
5. Vocabulary Word
overwhelm
(o/ver/whelm)
Part of Speech:
verb
(adj) o/ver/whelm/ing
(adv) o/ver/whelm/ing/ly
Definition:
• to overpower
• defeat
• overcome
• destroy
• devastate
Antonyms:
• encourage
• support
• let go of
• inspirit
Sentence:
Starting a new job and moving
can overwhelm you.
6. Vocabulary Word:
thorough
(tho/rough)
Part of Speech:
adjective
(n) tho/rough/ness
(adv) tho/rough/ly
Definition:
• careful
• accurate
• complete
• comprehensive
• full
Antonyms:
• careless
• incomplete
• undetailed
• unfinished
Sentence:
She made a thorough search of
her car and still couldn’t find
her cell phone.
