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Negligible (adj). Context Clue: Such a negligible flaw in the diamond would never be noticed except by a professional. Which word does not belong? Tiny Negligible Major Insignificant Write a sentence using the word negligible. Incessant (adj). Context clue:
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Negligible (adj) • Context Clue: Such a negligible flaw in the diamond would never be noticed except by a professional. • Which word does not belong? Tiny Negligible Major Insignificant • Write a sentence using the word negligible
Incessant (adj) • Context clue: Furious about the dog’s incessant barking, the neighbor called the police. • Complete the words to create 2 synonyms of incessant Conti_ _ _ _ _ Non_ _ _p • Definition: “continuing or following without interruption” • Write a sentence using incessant
Fluctuate (v) • Context clues: My mood is fluctuating wildly today. One minute I’m hugging everyone, and the next minute I am screaming and crying. Definition: “to shift back and forth uncertainly” • List 5 things that fluctuate
Pompous (adj) • Context clues: Ernesto, the most pompous senior in the entire school, struts around the halls like he is royalty. • Definition: “having or exhibiting self-importance, arrogant” • Make a list of synonyms and a list of antonyms of “Pompous” Conceited Self-righteous Humble Snooty Modest Unassuming Boorish Meek
Sporadic (adj) • Context clue: Beth’s sporadic attendance infuriated Coach Maver, who accused her of not truly caring about floor hockey. • Definition: “occurring occasionally, singly, or in scattered instances” • Write a sentence using the word “sporadic”