Visual Vocabulary Ventures Parts of Speech Categories Nouns
Visual Vocabulary Ventures
Parts of Speech Categories: Nouns: a person, place, thing, or idea Verbs: an action, state of being, or occurrence Adjectives: describe, modify, or qualify (nouns/pronouns) Adverbs: describe, modify, or qualify (verbs/adjectives)
l __ __ y r __ n t __ Additional Letters: h b i a
labyrinth Additional Letters: h b i a
labyrinth (noun) Definition: A complicated maze; an intricate arrangement of paths Sentence: Locked away in the asylum, Fritz soon found himself trapped in the inescapable labyrinth of his own mind.
__ o n __ t __ __ __ u s Additional Letters: o m o o n
monotonous Additional Letters: o m o o n
monotonous (adjective) Definition: Dull or boring due to repetition; lacking in variety Sentence: His monotonous tone could use a spark of enthusiasm.
d __ v __ __ __ e Additional Letters: l u g i
divulge Additional Letters: l u g i
divulge (verb) Definition: To disclose or reveal (something private, secret, or previously unknown) Sentence: The journalist swore to never divulge the identity of her source.
__ t __ g __ a __ __ Additional Letters: a s n t n
stagnant Additional Letters: a s n t n
stagnant (adjective) Definition: Motionless, still, or inactive Sentence: Not even a wave rippled in the stagnant pool.
Writing Application: • Begin writing a short story, continue a previous short story, or create sentences incorporating the words covered this week. • labyrinth • monotonous • divulge • stagnant • Make sure to use proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage, etc.
__ r __ g a __ Additional Letters: u f l
frugal Additional Letters: u f l
frugal (adjective) Definition: Thrifty; careful or prudent with spending; not wasteful Sentence: The frugal mother clipped coupons to maximize her weekly shopping savings.
__ e __ n __ __ r Additional Letters: a m e d
meander Additional Letters: a m e d
meander (verb) Definition: To wander aimlessly; to take a winding course Sentence: The children meandered through the flowered valley without a care in the world.
c __ __ p __ b __ __ Additional Letters: u a l e l
culpable Additional Letters: u a l e l
culpable (adjective) Definition: Deserving blame; at fault; blameworthy Sentence: The CEO of the company was culpable for deliberately leaking trade secrets.
a __ d __ __ i t __ Additional Letters: a y c u
audacity Additional Letters: a y c u
audacity (noun) Definition: Willingness to take risks; boldness, especially with confidence or arrogance Sentence: The audacity of the soldier’s tactics was questioned by his superiors.
Writing Application: • Begin writing a short story, continue a previous short story, or create sentences incorporating the words covered this week. • frugal • meander • culpable • audacity • Make sure to use proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage, etc.
r __ f __ __ __ Additional Letters: e e t u
refute Additional Letters: e e t u
refute (verb) Definition: To prove wrong or false (a statement, claim, or theory) Sentence: The lawyer could not refute the evidence against her client.
__ r __ __ m a __ __ c Additional Letters: a i p g t
pragmatic Additional Letters: a i p g t
pragmatic (adjective) Definition: Practical, realistic, or sensible Sentence: He offered a pragmatic solution for the problem.
__ n c __ h __ __ __ n t Additional Letters: o i r e e
incoherent Additional Letters: o i r e e
incoherent (adjective) Definition: Disjointed, confused, or jumbled; lacking unity Sentence: Understanding Grandma’s incoherent slurring of words proved to be a challenge.
__ __ __ x Additional Letters: o h a
hoax Additional Letters: o h a
hoax (noun) Definition: Something intended to deceive; a prank or joke Sentence: The images of Bigfoot were just a hoax.
Writing Application: • Begin writing a short story, continue a previous short story, or create sentences incorporating the words covered this week. • refute • incoherent • pragmatic • hoax • Make sure to use proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage, etc.
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