How to Write Your Own Definition of a Vocabulary Word

1. Identify the part of speech for the word.

2. Find the template below for that part of speech
3. Write your own definition ON YOUR VOCAB. WORKSHEET using the template and the example to guide you.
























Noun: A person, place, thing, or idea

(A, An)______________________ is (a)___________________________that (is, does, such as)_________________________
(vocab. word) (definition, synonym, category) (attribute or example)


Example: Edifice

An edifice is a building esp. one of large size or imposing appearance such as the capitol building in Washington, D.C.
(vocab. word) (definition, synonym, category) (attribute or example)


Verb: A word that represents an action or state of being.

To_______________________is to______________________________________such as________________________.
(vocab. word) (definition, synonym) (example)

Example: Procrastinate

To procrastinate is to put off till another day or time such as a student who has to do her homework but chooses to play
(vocab. word) (definition, synonym) (example)

video games instead.


Adjective: A word that modifies a noun.

To be_________________is to________________________________________such as _________________________
(vocab.word) (definition, synonym) (example)

Example: Serene

To be serene is to be calm or peaceful such as a lake on a clear day.
(vocab. word) (definition, synonym) (example)

Adverb: A word that modifies a verb.

To do something_________________________is to do it in a way that is___________________________such as
(vocab. word) (definition, synonym)
____________________________________.
(example)

Example: Somberly

To do something somberly is to do it in a way that is gloomy, depressing, or serious such as a person speaking at a funeral.
(vocab. word) (definition, synonym) (example)