Vocabulary Words for Week 3

entomologists

ambling

subsided

illustrious

smidgin

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Directions: Match each word with its definition.

____ entomologist	a. walking slowing; to go at a slow, easy pace; stroll
____ ambling	b. a small amount; a very small quantity or portion; a bit or mite
____ smidgin	c. a zoologist who studies insects
____ subside	d. notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions; highly distinguished; renowned; famous
____ illustrious	e. to let oneself settle down; to become quiet, less active, or less violent

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Directions: Find two synonyms for each word. Use the words below to help you.

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Fill in the blank using one of the five vocabulary words.

1. Please give me just a ______________ of dessert.

2. The baby elephant was _______________ behind his mother.

3. I ate just a _______________ of sugar.

4. Bill was ______________ down the hallway.

5. The _____________ had a large collection of butterflies.

6. The pain _____________ after the medication begin to work.

7. The ________________ man should run for President.

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8. _____________________________________is the relationship between two things when one thing makes something else happen. (what and why)

9. ___________________________________ is a similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based.