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Building Rich Vocabulary

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Building Rich Vocabulary

Read the passage carefully. Use clues in the surrounding words to work out meanings, then complete the vocabulary activities.

Use the Context

As the storm cleared, a lone lighthouse emerged from the haze. Its weather-beaten walls had endured decades of salt and wind. Inside, the keeper worked with scrupulous care, checking each lens and recording every change in the sea. The room was spartan: it held only a narrow bed, a table and a few well-used tools. Beyond the rocks, the ocean looked turbulent, with waves crashing in every direction.

1.In the passage, what is the most likely meaning of “haze”?
  • A light mist that makes it hard to see clearly
  • A bright beam from a lighthouse
  • A narrow path beside the sea
  • A sudden drop in temperature
2.What does “scrupulous” suggest about the keeper’s way of working?
  • Careless and rushed
  • Very thorough and attentive
  • Unwilling to follow instructions
  • Quiet but easily distracted
3.Which description best fits a “spartan” room, as used in the passage?
  • Plain, with very few furnishings
  • Large and filled with decorations
  • Brightly painted and carefully arranged
  • Messy, with objects scattered everywhere

Investigate a Word

Use the word “turbulent” from the passage. Record its meaning, two synonyms and one antonym. Then write an original sentence using it in a different situation from the passage.

4.Give a definition of “turbulent”, two synonyms and one antonym.
5.Write an original sentence using “turbulent” in a context that is not about the sea or weather.

Vocabulary in Action

Match each sophisticated word in List A with the closest simple synonym in List B. Write each word and its matching synonym together.

6.Write a short paragraph of three or four sentences about a weekend plan for a fictional character. Use at least two of these words accurately: eloquent, resilient, profound, abundant.

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  • Building Rich Vocabulary, page 1 of 2: Use the Context

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  • Building Rich Vocabulary, page 2 of 2: Investigate a Word, Vocabulary in Action

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