Landlady Vocabulary

WORD LIST
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The Landlady Vocabulary

1. brisk [Adjective] brisk
Sentence: On a brisk day, the weather is cool and fresh.
Definition: fresh, in a stimulating way; fast
2. compulsion [Noun]
Sentence: I didn't want to eat my vegetables, but I ate them under
compulsion.
Definition: the act of forcing or pressuring someone to do something; the
state of being forced or pressured
3. conjure [Verb]
Sentence: The magician will conjure a rabbit out of thin air.
Definition: to create something or make something magically appear
4. earnest [Adjective] ear•nest

Sentence: As soon as we realized that our dog was missing, we launched an
earnest search to find him.
Definition: sincere or serious
5. facade [Noun] fa•cade

Sentence: The facade of a building is important because it makes a first
impression on the public.
Definition: the front, or face, of a building
6. greedy [Adjective] greed•y

Sentence: A greedy person wants more than his or her fair share.
Definition: wanting more than what one needs or deserves
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7. hearth [Noun] hearth
Sentence: People often gather around a hearth to stay warm on cold winter
nights.
Definition: the floor or area inside or in front of a fireplace
8. illuminate [Verb] il•lu•mi•nate

Sentence: Three lamps illuminate our living room in a pleasant way.
Definition: to light up
9. neglect [Verb] ne•glect

Sentence: Please don't neglect, or ignore, your health.
Definition: to fail to care for someone or something properly
10. pillar [Noun] pil•lar

Sentence: On each side of the museum stands a carved stone pillar.
Definition: a post or column used for support, usually made of stone, wood, or
metal
11. porter [Noun] por•ter

Sentence: The porter carried our luggage from our car to our hotel room.
Definition: a person who carries goods, equipment, or luggage
12. splendid [Adjective] splen•did

Sentence: We sat and watched the splendid sunset for almost an hour.
Definition: magnificent or excellent
13. congenial [Adjective]

Sentence: After feeling left out by her classmates, she sought more
congenial company.
Definition: pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination
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14. swanky [Adjective]
Sentence: They bought a new house in a swanky neighbourhood.
Definition: stylishly luxurious and expensive, fancy
WORDS IN CONTEXT
DAY 1
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1. Brisk weather is cool in a way

that seems to give you more
energy.
brisk 2. You would most expect the

weather to be brisk , or crisp, in
(adjective) the fall.
3. It was a brisk spring morning, so

she wrapped up in a blanket and
drank warm tea.
1. If you are forced or pressured to do

a chore, you do it under
com pulsion .
compulsion 2. Some people don't want to pay

taxes, but they have to under
(noun) com pulsion of law.
3. Some countries use com pulsion

to force people into military
service.
1. The wizard used his wand to

conj ure a bridge by making it
magically appear across the canyon.
conjure 2. The children had to conj ure up a

story about why the vase was
(verb) broken.
3. The cook used a variety of

ingredients to conj ure up a
delicious meal.
WORDS IN CONTEXT
DAY 1
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1. An earnest person feels strongly

about a topic and speaks in a
serious, heartfelt manner about it.
earnest 2. The twins are opposites; Jeremy is

earnest , and Joshua is always
(adjective) joking.
3. Leah had an earnest interest to

help and did serious work for the
charity.
1. The front of a building is called the

facade.
2. The facade of a building is more

facade likely to have decorative elements
than the other sides.
(noun)
3. The facade of the Alamo was
badly damaged during the 1836
battle but was repaired and added
to later.
1. A greedy person has an extreme

and selfish desire for more than
what he or she needs or deserves.
greedy 2. A person who is willing to cause

harm in order to get money might
(adjective) be called greedy .
3. A greedy person would eat a

whole pizza, while a generous
person would share it with friends.
WORDS IN CONTEXT
DAY 1
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1. In modern times, the word hearth

refers to an indoor fireplace, but
long ago it referred to a campfire.
hearth 2. People cooked food over an
(noun) outdoor hearth , or fire, long ago.
3. Family members gathered around

the fireplace's hearth to talk and
tell stories.
1. A flash of lightning can

illum inate the inside of a dark
house at night.
illuminate 2. Our neighborhood got new

streetlights because the old ones
(verb) did not illum inate, or light up,
the street very well.
3. Smiles illum inate, or brighten,
people's faces.
1. When you neglect someone, you

do not regard him or her properly.
neglect 2. To neglect means to overlook or
(verb) disregard.
3. If you neglect your studies, you
may not pass your class.
WORDS IN CONTEXT
DAY 1
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1. A pillar is a tall vertical post used

for support or as an ornament.
2. The old library downtown is built

pillar with a decorative pillar , or column,
(noun) on each side of the front door.
3. The construction crew began

building the warehouse by erecting
a steel pillar at each corner.
1. A porter is a person whose job is to

carry luggage or other belongings
for another person.
porter 2. A mountaineer in the Himalayas

often hires a porter who is a
(noun) Sherpa, a member of an ethnic
group in that region.
3. A porter at an airport is a skycap,

and a porter at a hotel is a bellhop.
1. My grandfather felt bad when he

was ill, but now he's recovered and
feeling s plendid .
splendid 2. We stopped at the highway overlook

for a s plendid , or magnificent, view
(adjective) of the Rocky Mountains.
3. I had a s plendid birthday party

surrounded by my closest friends
and lots of delicious food.
WORDS IN CONTEXT
DAY 1
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congenial 1. After feeling left out by her

classmates, she sought more
(adjective) congenial company.
swanky 1. They bought a new house in a

(adjective) swanky neighbourhood.
WORD SMART
DAY 1
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Name:
INSTRUCTIONS: Record a vocabulary word in each word box. Then write a synonym and an antonym,
draw a picture, and define each word. Use each word in a sentence on the back of this worksheet.
Word Picture
Synonym
Antonym
Definition
Word Picture
Synonym
Antonym
Definition
fresh, in a stimulating
brisk way; fast
(adjective)
the act of forcing or

pressuring someone to
do something; the state
compulsion of being forced or
pressured
(noun)
to create something or
make something
conjure magically appear
(verb)
sincere or serious
earnest (adjective)
the front, or face, of a

facade building
(noun)
wanting more than what

greedy one needs or deserves
(adjective)
the floor or area inside or
hearth in front of a fireplace
(noun)
to light up
illuminate (verb)
to fail to care for

someone or something
neglect properly
(verb)
a post or column used for
support, usually made of
pillar stone, wood, or metal
(noun)
a person who carries

goods, equipment, or
porter luggage
(noun)
magnificent or excellent
splendid (adjective)
pleasant or agreeable
because suited to one's
congenial taste or inclination
(adjective)
stylishly luxurious and

swanky expensive, fancy
(adjective)
ANALOGIES
DAY 2
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Name:
An analogy shows a relationship between two sets of words. The words in the first pair must have the same
relationship as the words in the second pair. To complete an analogy with a missing word, you must first
discover the relationship between the completed pair. (Example: Cat is to meow as dog is to bark.)
build timid quiet help boring examines

boiling community stairway whisper
introductory head
INSTRUCTIONS: Determine the relationship between the first pair of words. Then use the words in the
word box to complete the second pair of words.
1. Earnest is to joking ...as... bold is to .
2. Conjure is to create ...as... construct is to .
3. Brisk is to muggy ...as... freezing is to .
4. Compulsion is to compulsory ...as... introduction is to .
ANALOGIES
DAY 2
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Name:
introductory examines stairway whisper

help head timid boiling build boring
community quiet
5. Hearth is to fireplace ...as... neighborhood is to .
6. Illuminate is to darken ...as... shout is to .
7. Greedy is to generous ...as... talkative is to .
8. Facade is to building ...as... face is to .
ANALOGIES
DAY 2
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Name:
quiet head help whisper examines

stairway timid boring introductory build
boiling community
9. Porter is to carries ...as... doctor is to .
10. Pillar is to post ...as... steps are to .
11. Splendid is to horrible ...as... exciting is to .
12. Neglect is to nurture ...as... harm is to .
CLOZE SENTENCES
DAY 2
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Name:
brisk hearth neglect compulsion conjure

congenial facade splendid pillar greedy
earnest illuminate swanky porter
INSTRUCTIONS: Use the vocabulary words in the word box above to complete the sentences below.
1. As soon as we realized that our dog was missing, we launched an

search to find him.
2. On a day, the weather is cool and fresh.
3. The magician will a rabbit out of thin air.
4. I didn't want to eat my vegetables, but I ate them under .
CLOZE SENTENCES
DAY 2
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Name:
compulsion brisk neglect porter greedy

splendid swanky facade earnest hearth
illuminate conjure pillar congenial
5. The of a building is important because it makes a first

impression on the public.
6. People often gather around a to stay warm on cold

winter nights.
7. A person wants more than his or her fair share.
8. Three lamps our living room in a pleasant way.
CLOZE SENTENCES
DAY 2
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Name:
neglect facade illuminate porter hearth

congenial compulsion splendid earnest
greedy brisk pillar swanky conjure
9. Please don't , or ignore, your health.
10. We sat and watched the sunset for almost an hour.
11. The carried our luggage from our car to our hotel room.
12. On each side of the museum stands a carved stone .
CLOZE SENTENCES
DAY 2
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Name:
neglect porter greedy earnest facade brisk

swanky conjure compulsion congenial
splendid pillar
13. After feeling left out by her classmates, she sought more
company.
14. They bought a new house in a neighbourhood.
CONCEPT COMPLETION
DAY 4
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Name:
INSTRUCTIONS: Use what you know about the vocabulary words to complete the following sentences.
1. I tend to be earnest about .
2. One thing that can illuminate a room is .
3. One thing I do only under compulsion is .
4. A porter might help you .
5. A hearth is a place where people can .
6. When I'm very busy, sometimes I neglect .
7. One place you might see a pillar is .
8. One thing you might describe as splendid is .
9. The facade of a building is .
10. A magician can conjure .
11. It would be considered greedy to .
12. The weather is often brisk in .
ASSESSMENT
DAY 5
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Name:
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the best answer to complete each statement.
1. If the weather is brisk, it is 5. A facade is also called the

. of a building.
a sticky a presence
b snowy b outfit
c cool c face
2. Someone who does 6. The opposite of greedy is

something under compulsion .
is being . a clean
a pressured b generous
b entertained c angry
c questioned
7. A hearth used to refer to a

3. The witch used to .
conjure a new house. a wildfire
a paperwork b campfire
b magic c fire alarm
c builders
8. Synonyms for illuminate do

4. If you are earnest about a not include .
topic, you . a light up
a don't pay attention to it b brighten
b joke about it c shut down
c take it seriously
9. To neglect a houseplant is to
care for it .
a lovingly
b improperly
c well
ASSESSMENT
DAY 5
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Name:
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the best answer to complete each statement.
10. A pillar is a 14. means stylishly

structure. luxurious and expensive,
a horizontal fancy
b vertical a swanky
c diagonal b congenial
c porter
11. A skycap is a porter who

works .
a at an airport
b at a bus terminal
c in a hotel
12. You probably would describe

an as splendid.
a everyday task
b elaborate ceremony
c ordinary chore
13. means pleasant or

agreeable because suited to
one's taste or inclination
a congenial
b neglect
c swanky
Place
brisk picture
here.
Place
compulsion picture
here.
Place
conjure picture
here.
Place
earnest picture
here.
Place
facade picture
here.
greedy
Place
hearth picture
here.
Place
illuminate picture
here.
neglect
pillar
Place
porter picture
here.
Place
splendid picture
here.
Place
congenial picture
here.
Place
swanky picture
here.

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WORD LIST

The Landlady Vocabulary

4. earnest [Adjective] ear•nest

5. facade [Noun] fa•cade

6. greedy [Adjective] greed•y

The Landlady Vocabulary

8. illuminate [Verb] il•lu•mi•nate

9. neglect [Verb] ne•glect

10. pillar [Noun] pil•lar

11. porter [Noun] por•ter

12. splendid [Adjective] splen•did

13. congenial [Adjective]

The Landlady Vocabulary

1. Brisk weather is cool in a way

brisk 2. You would most expect the

3. It was a brisk spring morning, so

1. If you are forced or pressured to do

compulsion 2. Some people don't want to pay

3. Some countries use com pulsion

1. The wizard used his wand to

conjure 2. The children had to conj ure up a

3. The cook used a variety of

1. An earnest person feels strongly

earnest 2. The twins are opposites; Jeremy is

3. Leah had an earnest interest to

1. The front of a building is called the

2. The facade of a building is more

1. A greedy person has an extreme

greedy 2. A person who is willing to cause

3. A greedy person would eat a

1. In modern times, the word hearth

3. Family members gathered around

1. A flash of lightning can

illuminate 2. Our neighborhood got new

1. When you neglect someone, you

1. A pillar is a tall vertical post used

2. The old library downtown is built

3. The construction crew began

1. A porter is a person whose job is to

porter 2. A mountaineer in the Himalayas

3. A porter at an airport is a skycap,

1. My grandfather felt bad when he

splendid 2. We stopped at the highway overlook

3. I had a s plendid birthday party

congenial 1. After feeling left out by her

swanky 1. They bought a new house in a

the act of forcing or

the front, or face, of a

wanting more than what

to fail to care for

a person who carries

stylishly luxurious and

build timid quiet help boring examines

1. Earnest is to joking ...as... bold is to .

2. Conjure is to create ...as... construct is to .

3. Brisk is to muggy ...as... freezing is to .

4. Compulsion is to compulsory ...as... introduction is to .

introductory examines stairway whisper

5. Hearth is to fireplace ...as... neighborhood is to .

6. Illuminate is to darken ...as... shout is to .

7. Greedy is to generous ...as... talkative is to .

8. Facade is to building ...as... face is to .