Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

Vermont
Descriptive words, I

Speakers and writers use descriptive words to add details to their ideas.

1. narrow (adj): not wide; thin

We drove carefully down the narrow road.

2. famous (adj): well known; honored

Lisa’s aunt is a famous author.

3. slight (adj): small; minor; slender

There is a slight chance for rain today.

4. towering (adj): very high; lofty; imposing

The towering mountains reached high into the sky.

5. exquisite (adj): beautifully made; very lovely; delicate

The flower vase was exquisite.

6. fantastic (adj): strange; odd; weird

The story was set in a fantastic future.

7. different (adj): not alike; not like others; various

The students were given different topics for their reports.

8. dense (adj): crowded together; thick

The dense forest was filled with trees, vines, and bushes.

9. drowsy (adj): sleepy; half-asleep

When it was time for his nap, the baby became drowsy.

10. expensive (adj): costly; high in price

The movie star wore expensive clothing and jewelry.

Vocabulary tip

When speaking or writing, choose descriptive words that paint pictures in the minds of listeners and readers.

20.1 Vermont

Vermont is a state in New England. There is something that all of the New England states except Vermont do. What is this?

To answer the question, match each word on the left with its definition on the right. Write the letter of each answer in the space above the word’s number at the bottom of the page. You will need to divide the letters into words. Some letters are provided.