Instructions
Read the vocabulary words and their definitions carefully. Complete the exercises that follow to enhance your understanding.
Vocabulary Words
- Ambiguous: Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
- Concede: Admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
- Meticulous: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
- Resilient: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
- Sarcastic: Marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.
Exercise 1: Use the Vocabulary in Sentences
Write a sentence using each vocabulary word. Be creative!
1. Ambiguous:
2. Concede:
3. Meticulous:
4. Resilient:
5. Sarcastic:
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences below with the appropriate vocabulary word from the list above. Use the correct form of the word if needed.
1. After hours of debate, he was forced to __________ that his initial argument had flaws.
2. The instructions were __________, leading to confusion among the team members.
3. Despite the challenges she faced, her __________ nature helped her overcome the obstacles.
Exercise 3: Synonyms and Antonyms
For each vocabulary word, write a synonym and an antonym.
1. Ambiguous: (Synonym) / (Antonym)
2. Concede: (Synonym) / (Antonym)
3. Meticulous: (Synonym) / (Antonym)
4. Resilient: (Synonym) / (Antonym)
5. Sarcastic: (Synonym) / (Antonym)
Exercise 4: Reflection
In a few sentences, explain why understanding these vocabulary words might be important in your learning of English and how they can help you in your daily life.