Vocabulary Unit 1

Words
These are your 20 vocabulary words. Quiz will be Wednesday, August 31st.
Plagued
Jiffy
Lunged
Readiness

Ravaged
Eldest
Bitterly
Quest

Slyly
Enviously
Strolled
Puzzled

Doubt
Slay
Unconscious
Seldom

Wander
Recite
Decent
Craned

Words in Context
Directions: After reading the sentence, write down what you think the meaning of the
bolded word is.
1) In addition, Perry has told reporters he has fully recovered from the health problems that
plagued him during the 2012 run.

2) A terrible fire could leave behind nothing but the ravaged remains of your house and
possessions.

3) The fox smiled slyly when he figured out how to trick the farmer.

4) There had probably been some mistake. No doubt the king had intended the meeting for
everyone in the kingdom except him.

5) People began to wander throughout the museum without maps. They didnt have an idea
of where they were going.

6) I dont know what happened, but dont worry, Ill have her changed back in a jiffy.

7) Torres, the eldest of five siblings, was found about 15 feet away, while the youngest was
only 3 feet away.

8) The young girl stared at her older sister enviously as she got to stay at home alone, while
she had to go with her parents.

9) He was perfectly sure he could slay the dragon.

10) When you come to the castle door, recite the following poem exactly as I say it.

11) The boy lunged, stretching out as far as he could, but still missed the catch.

12) He began to weep bitterly. He had never been this upset before

13) The man took his time as he slowly strolled back to the group.

14) Taking his time he strolled back to where the man and the horse lay unconscious, as if
they were in a deep sleep.

15) He was a decent, honest boy who always minded his elders.

16) When everything was in readiness, the youngest son went for a last conversation with his
father.

17) And so the youngest son set forth on his quest, confident that he would reach his goal.

18) The lady frowned, puzzled, and was tempted to speak, but didnt because she was so
confused.

19) However, reflecting that patience seldom goes unrewarded, the boy kept his head up and
out of sight and went on waiting.

20) The dragon craned her neck and looked.

Matching

Directions: Attempt to match the word with its synonyms.

____ Plagued
____ Ravaged
____ Slyly
____ Doubt
____ Wander

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Cleverly
Roam
Destroyed
Terrorize
Lack of faith

____Jiffy
____ Eldest
____ Enviously
____ Slay
____ Recite

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Repeat
Oldest
Kill
Quickly
Jealous

____ Lunged
____ Bitterly
____ Strolled
____ Unconscious
____ Decent

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Not awake
Walked
A quick large step
Kind
Sadly, Regretfully

____Readiness
____ Quest
____ Puzzled
____ Seldom
____Craned

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Confused
Ready
Rarely
Journey
Stretched

Antonyms
Write antonyms for at least 10 of the 20 words below.
Word

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Antonym