1. Vocabulary Week #8

2. Acquire Definition: To earn or obtain something Sentence:
You can acquire a large vocabulary by reading lots of books.
Synonyms:
Earn
Obtain
Antonyms:
Give
Donate

3. Thesis Definition: A sentence written to persuade or prove an idea.
Her thesis was that children should eat less candy.
Synonyms:
Statement
Argument
Antonyms:
Question
Guess

4. Loathe Definition: To feel extreme dislike Sentence:
I loathe broccoli and will not eat it!
Synonyms:
Dislike
Detest
Antonyms:
Love
Like

5. Rapidly Definition: Ain a way that is very fast Sentence:
My heart beat rapidly as I waited in line to ride the huge rollercoaster!
Synonyms:
Fast
Quickly
Antonyms:
Slowly
Leisurely

6. Convey Definition: To make it known Sentence:
Writers use strong words to convey the feelings of the characters in their stories.
Synonyms:
Communicate
Tell
Antonyms:
Refrain
Hide

7. Write “Week 8” on the top of both sheets!
Please glue 1 list into your ELA journal
The other list goes in your binder to study at home!