Flocabulary Unit 4 Chad and the Little Horse

Definition: approval or loud applause.

The young rapper performed his first show in Los Angeles to great __________, receiving wonderful reviews.

Synonyms: applause, praise

Antonyms: criticism, disapproval

• braggart

• dumbfounded

• acclaim

• gaudy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell.

I thought the crab apples would be delicious, but they tasted extremely _______ instead.

Synonyms: bitter, sharp, stinging

Antonyms: aromatic, savory

• dumbfouned

• acrid

• flaw

• illiterate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: someone who boasts loudly about achievements or possessions.

He likes to tell everyone what a great athlete he is; he doesn't need to be such a _______________.

• potential

• lavish

• peevish

• braggart

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Definition: to fight noisily.

The hockey players began to ______ on the ice, and it was five minutes before the refs could break up the fight.

Synonyms: fight, tussle, wrangle

• potential

• brawl

• retort

• acrid

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: well behaved; easy to handle.

Hazelnut is the most _______pony in the stable, so she's often given to inexperienced riders.

Synonyms: obedient

Antonyms: headstrong, stubborn, uncooperative

• docile

• acclaim

• braggart

• dumbfound

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: to make speechless with amazement.

Al was ___________ when he found out he had won the lottery .

Synonyms: astonish, bewilder, stun

• acrid

• docile

• dumbfound

• potential

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: a slight fault; a defect.

Because of a _______ in the stitching, my jacket started falling apart very quickly.

Synonyms: defect, fault, imperfection

Antonyms: excellence, strength

• flaw

• docile

• dumbfound

• acrid

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: too flashy and showy.

The brightly colored fashions on the runway were too _________ for my taste.

Synonyms: garish, loud

Antonyms: plain, subtle, understated

• flaw

• gaudy

• braggart

• vicious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Definition: unable to read or write.

For centuries, letter writers helped people who were __________ by reading and writing letters for them.

Antonyms: literate

• vista

• retort

• vicious

• illiterate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition: extravagant.

The decor at the woman's mansion is very _______, all made of gold and marble.

Synonyms: expensive, luxurious

Antonyms: meager

• acrid

• dumbfounded

• lavish

• vista

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4