vocab in context 5
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IM not, un
Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite
Sentence Example
ImmatureImmobile
ImpassableImpolite
ROOT OF THE WEEK
As the van slid into the mud, the tires could no longer spin properly on the ground and the van quickly became immobile.
1. Immobile (adj) not moveable, not mobile
Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite
Sentence Example
Immobile carImmobilize an
injury
Stationary
As the van slid into the mud, the tires could no longer spin properly on the ground and the van quickly became immobile.
2. Impassable (adj) blocked so nothing can get through
Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite
Sentence Example
Impenetrable
PassableBecause of a
recent mudslide, the road ahead
had become impassable and
drivers were advised to turn
around.
Impassable road
Impassable clogged pipes
3. Acute (adj) sharp and severe, having a sharp point
Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite
Sentence Example
SharpKeen
ObtuseChronic
When I fell, I felt an acute pain in
my knee and knew it was
broken.
Acute sense of smell
Acute angleAcute pain
4. Commentary (noun) A series of comments or explanationsSynonym - Same Antonym -
OppositeSentence Example
ExplanationDescription
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman
provided commentary
during the Eagles-Packers
game.
Story commentary
Sports commentary
News commentary
5. Duration (noun) length of time something lasts or continuesSynonym - Same Antonym -
OppositeSentence Example
ExtentPeriod
Students should write for the
duration of the NJ ASK to score
as high as possible.
Duration of classDuration of a presidential term
VOC voice, call
Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite
Sentence Example
AdvocateVocalVocationVocabulary
ROOT OF THE WEEK
The larger my students’ vocabulary becomes, the greater chance they have of expressing themselves intelligently and getting what they want in life.
Advocate (verb) To support, to speak or write in favor of (noun) a person who supports someone or something
Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite
Sentence Example
Support (v)Supporter (n)
Oppose (v)Opponent (n)
Advocate for justiceDevil’s advocateCongressional advocate
As a teacher, I have a responsibility to advocate for my students’ interests and needs when I meet with the principal to order school supplies.
7. Vocation (noun) a calling or desired career
Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite
Sentence Example
CallingCareer
Desired vocation
For me, teaching is not simply a job that pays me money, but rather a vocation that calls me to serve each day.
8. Eerie (adj) Causing fear because of strangeness
Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite
Sentence Example
WeirdStrange
NormalAn eerie sound in my kitchen
turned out to be a squirrel.
Eerie howlsEerie feeling
9. Numb (adj) having lost feeling, physical sensation
(verb)to cause to lose feelingSynonym - Same Antonym -
OppositeSentence Example
After walking in the parade, the students’ feet were numb.
Numb hands from the cold
Numbed by the dentist
10. Pacify (verb) To calm, soothe
Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite
Sentence Example
SootheCalm
AngerInfuriate
To pacify a small child, you can
give him a piece of candy
Pacify the conquered area