2. Vocabulary Word:
distinct
(dis/tinct)
Part of Speech
adjective
(n) dis/tinc/tion
(adv) dis/tinct/ly
Antonyms:
• indefinite
• indistinct
• uncertain
• vague
Definition:
• definite
• recognizably different
from something else of a
similar type
• noticeable
• specific
Sentence:
There is a distinct chance that it
will snow in Minnesota next
winter.
3. Vocabulary Word:
exaggerate
(ex/ag/ger/ate))
Part of Speech
verb
(n) ex/ag/ger/a/tion
(adj) ex/ag/ger/a/ted
(adv) ex/ag/ge/ra/ted/ly
Antonyms:
• to compress
• to contract
• to decrease
• to lessen
Definition:
• to overstate
• to represent something
as being larger, greater,
better or worse than it
really is
• to amplify
• to inflate
• to heighten
Sentence:
Many people exaggerate the size of
the fish that they catch; they say
the fish is bigger than it really is.
4. Vocabulary Word:
inhabit
(in/ha/bit)
Part of Speech:
verb
(adj) in/ha/bi/ta/ble
(n) in/ha/bi/ta/tion
Antonyms:
• to depart
• to leave
• to move
• to vacate
Definition:
• to live in
• to occupy
• to reside in
• to be located in
Sentence:
Sometimes mice inhabit
attics, and people try to get
rid of them.
5. Vocabulary Word
neutral
(neu/tral)
Part of Speech:
adjective
(n) neu/tra/li/ty
Definition:
• not taking sides
• disinterested
• indifferent
• non-aligned
• fair-minded
• unbiased
Antonyms:
• biased
• interested
• decided
• concerned
• involved
Sentence:
Switzerland is a neutral
country; it does not take sides
in a war.
6. Vocabulary Word:
reduction
(re/duc/tion)
Part of Speech:
noun
(v) re/duce
Definition:
• cut
• action of making
something smaller
• contraction
• cutback
• discount
Antonyms:
• increase
• enlargement
• addition
• supplement
• extension
Sentence:
Most people do not want and
cannot afford a reduction in
their salary.
