Flocab Level Yellow Unit 1: Too Easy

Definition: to make or become less in amount or intensity.

We waited for the storm to _________________before we went outside.

Synonyms decrease, lessen

Antonyms amplify, augment, intensify

• abate

• abnormal

• abrupt

• accelerate

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Definition: not normal.

The yellow fungus on the trunk of this tree is highly ________. We've never seen anything like it.

Synonyms irregular, unusual, unique

Antonyms natural, normal, typical

• abate

• abnormal

• abrupt

• accelerate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Definition: sudden or unexpected.

My brother often does unexpected tricks while biking. Once he did an _________wheelie on a mountain trail!

Synonyms quick, sharp

Antonyms deliberate, gradual

• abate

• abnormal

• abrupt

• accelerate

Definition: to speed up, or to cause to speed up.

You ___________a car by pushing down the gas pedal.

Synonyms quicken, speed up

Antonyms check, slow, decelerate

• abate

• abnormal

• abrupt

• accelerate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Definition: the cause of serious pain and suffering, or a state of such suffering.

Constant headaches can be considered an ___________________.

Synonyms distress, misery, suffering

Antonyms blessing, comfort

• affliction

• flabbergast

• grim

• incredulous

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Definition: to astound or stupefy.

Tina wrote a surprise ending to her story, hoping to __________listeners.

Synonyms surprise, astonish

Antonyms bore

• affliction

• flabbergast

• grim

• incredulous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Definition: gloomy, harsh, and frightening.

I was scared to go in the abandoned building because it looked so dark and _______________.

Synonyms dreadful, savage, frightful

Antonyms delightful, cheerful

• affliction

• flabbergast

• grim

• incredulous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Definition: not willing to believe something.

I tried to tell Becky about my 8-foot-tall boyfriend, but she was ____________________and didn't think I was telling the truth.

Synonyms cynical, skeptical, doubtful

Antonyms credulous, gullible, trusting

• affliction

• flabbergast

• grim

• incredulous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Definition: to let someone know; to inform.

When we lost our dog, we sent an email to all our neighbors to _____________them.

Synonyms advise, inform, tell

• notify

• perceive

• robust

• rupture

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Definition: to become aware of through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing.

Walking into his house, she could ___________that he had not taken out the garbage in weeks because of the terrible smell.

Synonyms detect, discern, spot

• notify

• perceive

• robust

• rupture

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C