Unit Two – Words 11-20Grade Seven

Definition Context Clues

Synonyms Antonyms

Part of Speech

More Context Clues

animated brood culminate downright dronegoad indulge ingredient literate loom

100 points

thoroughly; absolute, complete; frank, blunt

downright

200 points

to give in to a wish or a desire; give oneself up to

indulge

300 points

animated

full of life, alive; moved into action

400 points to drive or urge on; something used to drive or urge on

goad

500 points

drone

loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote control device; a male bee; to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice

100 points

A good friendship includes several _______ such as trust, loyalty, and respect.

ingredient

200 points

I became _______ when I heard that my favorite band was coming to Pittsburgh, so I immediately convinced my mom to

call for tickets.animated

300 points

The massive floating elephant in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

______ before me.

loomed

400 points

The ____ of the jackhammer annoyed me as I tried to watch television.

drone

500 pointsShe spoke in a _______ way, leaving no

doubt as to what she meant to say.

downright

100 pointsemerge, hover

loom

200 points

purr; do-nothing

drone

300 pointsterminate

culminate

400 points

total; unqualified

downright

500 pointscomponent, factor

ingredient

100 points

curb, restrain

goad

200 points

initiate; commence

culminate

300 points

ignorant, unlettered

literate

400 points

dull, flat

animated

500 points

deny, refuse

indulge

100 points

drone

noun and verb

200 points

brood

noun and verb

300 points

ingredient

noun

400 points

downright

adjective and adverb

500 points

literate

adjective

100 pointsMoney was the _____ that got me to extra

chores at home.

goad

200 pointsThe man demonstrated how ______he was by demonstrating his ability to use

reason to solve the problem.

literate

300 pointsThe woman was accompanied by her _____

of children.

brood

400 points

When I need a break from my incredibly busy world, I allow myself peace and

quiet by ______ in a good book.

indulging

500 points

The story’s climax ________ the actions of the main character.

culminated