Word Vault Worksheet Word Vault Worksheet
Vocabulary List 2.1 • Supported Practice
10 Target Words
Name: _______________________
Date: _______________
Section: _____________
PART A Match Words 1–5 to Their Meanings
Write the correct letter on each line.
1. melancholy _____
2. unyielding _____
3. arrogance _____
4. contempt _____
5. explicit _____
A. Stated directly and with complete clarity
B. A feeling of deep sadness or sorrow
C. Feeling someone or something is worthless or deserves scorn
D. Firm and resolute; not giving way to pressure
E. An exaggerated sense of your own importance or abilities
PART B Match Words 6–10 to Their Meanings
Write the correct letter on each line.
6. irrevocable _____
7. incomprehensible _____
8. deviation _____
9. aloof _____
10. elude _____
F. Cool and distant; not friendly or forthcoming
G. To evade, escape from, or fail to understand
H. Final; not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered
I. Not able to be understood
J. A departure from what is “normal” or standard
Word Detective Tip: Look at word parts! The prefix in- (like in incomprehensible ) often means “not”. The prefix un- (like in unyielding ) also means “not”.
Word Vault Worksheet — Page 2
Name: _______________________
PART C Context Clue Detectives
Read the sentence. Underline the clue, then circle the best meaning.
After hearing such heartbreaking news, it did not take long for melancholy to seep into the classroom.
A. loud excitement
B. deep sadness
C. sudden anger
The teacher’s explicit instructions detailed exactly what the students needed to do for the activity.
A. stated clearly
B. hard to hear
C. rushed and messy
“They gave me a puzzled look, decided I was incomprehensible, and continued their reminiscing.”
A. very friendly
B. impossible to understand
C. extremely loud
The vows the friends made that night were irrevocable, and they felt eternally committed to remaining loyal.
A. easy to forget
B. whispered quietly
C. final; cannot be undone
PART D Supported Sentence Practice
Finish each sentence in your own words.
Meaning Reminders: unyielding = not giving up aloof = distant/unfriendly arrogant = acting superior elude = escape/slip away
1. A student shows unyielding effort when they...
2. Someone might seem aloof at a new school because...
3. A player acts arrogant after winning a game if they...
4. An answer can elude me during a test when...
Vocab Stations Activity Vocab Stations — Table Cards (1 & 2)
Vocabulary List 2.1
STATION 1 Meaning Match-Up
Time: 5 Minutes
Directions: Work with your partner to match each numbered word to its correct lettered meaning. Record your letter answers in Box 1 on your Station Passport.
Vocabulary Words
1. explicit
2. irrevocable
3. melancholy
4. unyielding
5. contempt
Meanings
A. Deep sadness or sorrow
B. Firm; not giving way to pressure
C. Stated directly and clearly
D. Feeling something deserves scorn
E. Final; cannot be changed or undone
STATION 2 Context Clue Scenarios
Time: 5 Minutes
Directions: Read each real-life scenario. Choose the best word from the mini word bank and write it in Box 2 on your Station Passport.
aloof • incomprehensible • elude • arrogant • deviation
1. Jordan’s handwriting was so messy that his notes were completely ______________________ to his lab partner.
2. Even though Maya sat alone and seemed ______________________, she was actually just shy on her first day.
3. The quarterback acted ______________________ when he bragged that nobody on the team was as talented as him.
4. Taking a shortcut through the park was a smart ______________________ from our usual walk home.
5. The raccoon managed to ______________________ the animal control officer by slipping under the fence.
Vocab Stations — Table Cards (3 & 4)
Vocabulary List 2.1
STATION 3 Word Family Builders
Time: 5 Minutes
Directions: Many vocabulary words have different forms (noun, verb, adjective). Read each sentence and pick the form that fits best. Write your answers in Box 3 on your Station Passport.
1. His ( arrogance / arrogant ) made it hard for teammates to work with him. (Hint: needs a noun)
2. Please do not ( deviation / deviate ) from the safety steps during the science lab. (Hint: needs a verb)
3. The detective chased an ( elude / elusive ) suspect who always disappeared. (Hint: needs an adjective)
4. She gave a ( contempt / contemptuous ) look when she saw the trash on the floor. (Hint: needs an adjective)
STATION 4 Quick Recall & Connect
Time: 5 Minutes
Directions: Choose 2 words from the list below. In Box 4 on your Station Passport, write a short 1-sentence example OR draw a quick labeled sketch to show what each word means.
melancholy
deep sadness or sorrow
unyielding
firm; not giving up
explicit
stated directly and clearly
irrevocable
final; cannot be undone
Student Station Passport
Carry this sheet with you as you rotate through Stations 1–4
Name: _______________________
Date: _______________
Section: _____________
BOX 1: Meaning Match-Up Letters A–E
1. explicit: _______________
2. irrevocable: _______________
3. melancholy: _______________
4. unyielding: _______________
5. contempt: _______________
BOX 2: Context Scenarios Word Bank
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
4. ___________________________
5. ___________________________
BOX 3: Word Family Builders Correct Form
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
4. ___________________________
BOX 4: Quick Recall & Connect 2 Words
Word 1: _______________________
Word 2: _______________________
Quiz Prep Review Quiz Prep Review
Vocabulary List 2.1 • Practice Quiz
Part 1: Multiple Choice
Name: _______________________
Date: _______________
Section: _____________
Directions: Read each question carefully. Circle the letter of the best answer.
1. Which word means “stated directly and with complete clarity”?
A. explicit
B. aloof
C. melancholy
2. If a decision is irrevocable, what does that mean?
A. It can be changed later.
B. It is final and cannot be undone.
C. It is easy to understand.
3. Which sentence uses the word unyielding correctly?
A. Her unyielding determination helped her keep practicing until she succeeded.
B. The unyielding puppy fell asleep after playing for five minutes.
C. He felt unyielding because he forgot his lunch at home.
4. The storeowner looked at the children with contempt. How did he feel toward them?
A. proud and excited
B. scornful; like they were worthless
C. confused and curious
5. Which word describes someone who acts like they are better than everyone else?
A. incomprehensible
B. melancholy
C. arrogant
Quiz Prep Review — Page 2
Name: _______________________
PART 2 Fill-in-the-Blank with Word Bank
Use each word once.
aloof
deviation
elude
incomprehensible
melancholy
6. After hearing the sad news, a quiet sense of _________________________ settled over the room.
7. Even though the new student seemed _________________________ at lunch, he was actually very kind once we talked to him.
8. The math problem was so confusing that the steps felt completely _________________________ to me.
9. Taking a different route to school was a small _________________________ from our normal morning routine.
10. The clever fox tried to _________________________ the hounds by running across the shallow stream.
My Quiz Readiness Check
Circle 2 words you still want to practice before the quiz:
melancholy
unyielding
arrogance
contempt
explicit
irrevocable
incomprehensible
deviation
aloof
elude
Word Vault Answer Key Word Vault Answer Key
Teacher Reference • Vocabulary List 2.1
Teacher Copy
1. Word Vault Worksheet
Part A (Words 1–5):
1. melancholy = B | 2. unyielding = D | 3. arrogance = E | 4. contempt = C | 5. explicit = A
Part B (Words 6–10):
6. irrevocable = H | 7. incomprehensible = I | 8. deviation = J | 9. aloof = F | 10. elude = G
Part C (Context Clues):
1. B (deep sadness — clue: heartbreaking news )
2. A (stated clearly — clue: detailed exactly )
3. B (impossible to understand — clue: puzzled look )
4. C (final; cannot be undone — clue: eternally committed )
Part D (Supported Sentences):
Accept any logical completion matching the word’s meaning (e.g., 1. keep trying / don’t give up; 2. are shy or quiet; 3. brag / act superior; 4. slip my mind / be forgotten).
2. Vocab Stations Activity (Passport)
Box 1 (Meaning Match-Up):
1. explicit = C | 2. irrevocable = E | 3. melancholy = A | 4. unyielding = B | 5. contempt = D
Box 2 (Context Scenarios):
1. incomprehensible | 2. aloof | 3. arrogant | 4. deviation | 5. elude
Box 3 (Word Family Builders):
1. arrogance (noun)
2. deviate (verb)
3. elusive (adjective)
4. contemptuous (adjective)
Box 4 (Quick Recall & Connect):
Check that student sentences or labeled sketches accurately demonstrate the meaning of the 2 chosen words.
3. Quiz Prep Review
Part 1 (Multiple Choice):
1. A (explicit)
2. B (It is final and cannot be undone.)
3. A (Her unyielding determination...)
4. B (scornful; like they were worthless)
5. C (arrogant)
Part 2 (Word-Bank Fill-in-the-Blank):
6. melancholy
7. aloof
8. incomprehensible
9. deviation
10. elude
9th Grade SpEd Pacing & Support Note: Consider pairing students strategically for Stations 1–4 and allowing read-aloud or audio support for literary quotes. Use the “My Quiz Readiness Check” at the end of the Quiz Prep Review to form a quick 5-minute reteach small group before quiz day.
