Crafting 11th Grade Sentences

Worksheet Description

This is an 11^th grade spelling and vocabulary worksheet. You will practice writing each of the words and then you will use them in a sentence. The words include: allude, burgeon, eclectic, ideology, indigent, mortify, obdurate, penitent, respite.

Here are a series of example sentences for you to work from:

• Allude: To subtly or indirectly reference something without explicitly mentioning it.
• The Word Used in a Sentence – During their conversation, she alluded to her recent promotion, but never actually mentioned it outright.

• Burgeon: To begin to grow, expand, or develop rapidly.
• The Word Used in a Sentence – The small startup began to burgeon into a thriving business, thanks to the dedication of its team and a series of successful marketing campaigns.

• Eclectic: Deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a diverse range of sources.
• The Word Used in a Sentence – Her home was decorated in an eclectic style, combining vintage furniture with modern art pieces.

• Ideology: A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
• The Word Used in a Sentence – His political ideology was heavily influenced by his upbringing in a working-class family.

• Indigent: Lacking the basic necessities of life, often due to poverty.
• The Word Used in a Sentence – The charity organization aimed to provide support and resources for the indigent population of the city.

• Mortify: To cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or humiliated.
• The Word Used in a Sentence – Realizing she had accidentally sent a personal email to her entire office, she was absolutely mortified.

• Obdurate: Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action, despite attempts to persuade or convince.
• The Word Used in a Sentence – Despite the overwhelming evidence presented by his peers, the obdurate scientist refused to accept the new theory.

• Penitent: Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
  The Word Used in a Sentence – The penitent thief apologized for his actions and returned the stolen goods to their rightful owner.

• Respite: A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
  The Word Used in a Sentence – After a long day of hiking, the travelers welcomed the respite of a peaceful night’s sleep at the campsite.