IM not, un

Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite

Sentence Example

ImmatureImmobile

ImpassableImpolite

ROOT OF THE WEEK

As the van slid into the mud, the tires could no longer spin properly on the ground and the van quickly became immobile.

1. Immobile (adj) not moveable, not mobile

Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite

Sentence Example

Immobile carImmobilize an

injury

Stationary

As the van slid into the mud, the tires could no longer spin properly on the ground and the van quickly became immobile.

2. Impassable (adj) blocked so nothing can get through

Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite

Sentence Example

Impenetrable

PassableBecause of a

recent mudslide, the road ahead

had become impassable and

drivers were advised to turn

around.

Impassable road

Impassable clogged pipes

3. Acute (adj) sharp and severe, having a sharp point

Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite

Sentence Example

SharpKeen

ObtuseChronic

When I fell, I felt an acute pain in

my knee and knew it was

broken.

Acute sense of smell

Acute angleAcute pain

4. Commentary (noun) A series of comments or explanationsSynonym - Same Antonym -

OppositeSentence Example

ExplanationDescription

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman

provided commentary

during the Eagles-Packers

game.

Story commentary

Sports commentary

News commentary

5. Duration (noun) length of time something lasts or continuesSynonym - Same Antonym -

OppositeSentence Example

ExtentPeriod

Students should write for the

duration of the NJ ASK to score

as high as possible.

Duration of classDuration of a presidential term

VOC voice, call

Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite

Sentence Example

AdvocateVocalVocationVocabulary

ROOT OF THE WEEK

The larger my students’ vocabulary becomes, the greater chance they have of expressing themselves intelligently and getting what they want in life.

Advocate (verb) To support, to speak or write in favor of (noun) a person who supports someone or something

Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite

Sentence Example

Support (v)Supporter (n)

Oppose (v)Opponent (n)

Advocate for justiceDevil’s advocateCongressional advocate

As a teacher, I have a responsibility to advocate for my students’ interests and needs when I meet with the principal to order school supplies.

7. Vocation (noun) a calling or desired career

Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite

Sentence Example

CallingCareer

Desired vocation

For me, teaching is not simply a job that pays me money, but rather a vocation that calls me to serve each day.

8. Eerie (adj) Causing fear because of strangeness

Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite

Sentence Example

WeirdStrange

NormalAn eerie sound in my kitchen

turned out to be a squirrel.

Eerie howlsEerie feeling

9. Numb (adj) having lost feeling, physical sensation

(verb)to cause to lose feelingSynonym - Same Antonym -

OppositeSentence Example

After walking in the parade, the students’ feet were numb.

Numb hands from the cold

Numbed by the dentist

10. Pacify (verb) To calm, soothe

Synonym - Same Antonym - Opposite

Sentence Example

SootheCalm

AngerInfuriate

To pacify a small child, you can

give him a piece of candy

Pacify the conquered area