Vocabulary in Sentences

DENOTATION

We can find the denotation of words in print and on-line.

• the truth of the word

• the dictionary definition

• the associated word meaning

• the word's origin

CONNOTATION

The connotation of the word can be found using clues in the surrounding sentences. Whether it is positive, negative, or neutral depends on the context.

• what it might mean

• the real definition

• the associated meaning of the word

• what people think it means

ABERATION

The screaming fire alarm was not an aberation as we were used to hearing it daily.

• incomplete

• normal

• abnormal

• complete

ABRIDGE

If I am going to have to read something boring, please give me the abridged version.

• shortened

• lengthened

• ultimate

• extended

ACCESSIBLE

Please make sure the hallway is accessible for everyone during the drill.

• blocked

• available

• closed

• open

ANTIDOTE

When Chrissy swallowed the poison, we needed the antidote quickly.

• a remedy or cure to counteract the problem

• something that will make the death easier

• something to carry the patient in

• something to hold the patient while they are sick

APPEASE

When my boss demands results, I must appease her even when I think she is wrong.

• do something that makes another problem seem bigger

• Disagree with her

• do something to make things quiet or calm

• scream at

ARABLE

Before I buy this land, I need to be sure that the land is arable.

• able to be sold

• able to be rented

• suitable for grazing

• suitable for farming

ARROGANT

Lexie thought that James was the most arrogant jerk she had ever met when he cared more about his trophy than her life.

• insane

• overbearing, proud

• sweet and kind

• selfish, yet cute

ASPIRE

Chaz aspires to become the best neurosurgeon in the world.

• working towards a goal

• expecting good things

• fine with making mistakes

• able to take shortcuts