Vocabulary - Fourth QuarterThe study link (ABOVE) to Fourth Quarter Vocabulary on Quizlet can be used at home to practice the vocabulary words with digital flashcards and games to get ready for the TEST. (The test date is still to be determined and will be announced closer to the time.) We will cover one section each week in class. Students will add them to their vocabulary journal in class as they are taught. Students will receive a study guide to place in their homework folder at a later date. We will review all fourth quarter vocabulary words during the weeks of (to be determined). The TEST on all fourth quarter vocabulary words will be determined and announced at a later date. Vocabulary 10.1
distress - (n) deep worry or suffering; being in danger or in trouble (v) to trouble or upset; to cause to worry or stress drench - (v) to wet or soak through and through; to cover or fill completely dwell - (v) to live, especially in a particular place; to remain, stay; to keep juvenile - (adj) not fully grown; of or meant for children or young people; foolish and immature (n) a young person or individual outstanding - (adj) standing apart from others due to excellence; unpaid proceed - (v) to go on or continue in an orderly way; to start again after a pause; to start an action; move Vocabulary 10.2 register - (n) an official record book; the range of a voice or musical instrument, a machine that records data (v) to sign up; to show on a scale; to note or understand sift - (v) to put through a strainer to separate or break up lumps; to sort through or examine spree - (n) a lively or wild outburst of activity tardy - (adj) not on time, delayed; slow-moving unfit - (adj) not suitable or proper; not good enough; unhealthy variety - (n) change, lack of sameness; a number of different forms or types; a category of plants or animals Vocabulary 11.1 blockade - (v) to close off or keep people or supplies from going in or out (n) the closing off of an enemy nation, city, port, or area, usually by the military chant - (v) to sing; to recite in a tone that may not vary at all (n) a song in such a tone; words or phrases repeated in a rhythm despair - (v) to give up all hope, lose heart (n) total loss of hope; a cause of loss of hope elevate - (v) to lift up; to raise in position or rank; to raise to the moral level of extraordinary - (adj) beyond the usual or expected; highly unusual or rare heroic - (adj) brave, noble, or larger than life; involving extreme effort Vocabulary 11.2 lance - (n) a long, metal-tipped weapon used by knights or soldiers on horseback; any sharp, pointed instrument that resembles such a weapon (v) to pierce with or as if with a lance; to open a wound missionary - (n) a person on an assignment, often of a religious nature; someone sent by a church to a foreign land to teach religion and do charity work pointless - (adj) having no meaning or effect reflect - (v) to throw back, as heat, light or sound; to give back an image of , as a mirror; to make apparent; to show or demonstrate; to think deeply about site - (n) a location, scene, or place where something was, is, or will be toxic - (adj) poisonous or deadly Vocabulary 12.1 bristle - (n) a stiff, short hair or fiber (v.) to have hair standing on end; to show anger circular - (adj) in some way like a circle, round; indirect (n) a leaflet or printed advertisement meant to be given to many people coarse - (adj) low, common, or of poor quality; made of comparatively large parts; rough to the touch; using bad manners or rude language discard - (v) to get rid of or throw away (n) something cast off or thrown away extreme - (adj) to the highest or greatest degree; exaggerated; farthest possible (n) the highest, farthest, or greatest; one end of a range focus - (n) sharpness or clarity; the center of activity or interest (v) to correct for sharpness and clarity; to concentrate Vocabulary 12.2 grasp - (v) to take hold with the arms or hands; to take eagerly; to understand (n) the ability to achieve; understanding inspire - (v) to guide, excite, uplift, or encourage; to bring about or cause magnify - (v.) to increase in importance, exaggerate; to make bigger marine - (adj.) related to the sea or the seagoing branches of the armed forces (n.) a soldier who serves on a ship, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps quake - (v.) to shake or move back and forth; to tremble (n.) a shaking back and forth or trembling; an earthquake troublesome - (adj.) difficult; causing annoyance, bother, or worry
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Vocabulary - Third QuarterThe study link (ABOVE) to Third Quarter Vocabulary on Quizlet can be used at home to practice the vocabulary words with digital flashcards and games to get ready for the TEST on March 2, 2020. We will cover one section each week in class. Students will add them to their vocabulary journal in class as they are taught. Students received the BLUE study guide to place in their homework folder on 2/14/2020. We will review all third quarter vocabulary words during the weeks of 2/18 - 2/28. The TEST on all third quarter vocabulary words will be March 2, 2020. Lesson 7.1 (Week of 1/6 - 1/10)
accurate - (adj) without errors, completely correct; conforming to the truth alert - (adj) watchful and ready to act; quick to understand and act ancestor - (n) a family member who lived at an earlier time disaster - (n) a terrible event that brings great damage or suffering; a great loss elementary - (adj) related to the simplest or beginning level of something envy - (n) resentment for what someone has; a person or object that is envied. (v) to resent and want what someone else has Lesson 7.2 (Week of 1/13 - 1/17) epidemic - (adj) spreading to a very large group at the same time; contagious (n) a rapid, widespread outbreak of a disease feeble - (adj) having little strength or force; without energy or authority romp - (n) spirited, carefree, or noisy fun; something that suggests merry play (v) to run or play in a lively or carefree way; to win easily staple - (n) a U-shaped wire that fastens material by piercing and bending; a major product, material, part, or item regularly used (v) to fasten with staples (adj) chief, principal; needed or used regularly survive - (v) to stay alive or continue to exist; to keep on going; to live longer Lesson 8.1 (Week of 1/20 - 1/24) awkward - (adj)- not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing clatter - (v)- to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together (n)- a hard, rattling sound; busy excitement; noisy chattering gallant - (adj)- showy in appearance; brave; showing courtesy; very attentive to (n)- a fashionable young gentleman; a suitor lukewarm - (adj)- only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm plentiful - (adj)- in great supply, easily available; more than enough ration - (n)- a portion of food for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share (v)- to pass out in limited portions; to limit the use of Lesson 8.2 (Week of 1/27 - 1/31) reserve - (v)- to hold back or set aside; to save for future use (n)- something set aside for a certain purpose; something stored for later use scholar - (n)- a learned person; an expert in a field of study; someone who studies with a teacher’ a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education smolder - (v)- to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show pent-up feelings trudge - (v)- to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness (n)-a long, tiring walk volunteer - (n)- a person who chooses to join or do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay (v)- to offer one’s services; to do or say freely weary - (adj)- feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience (v)- to make tired; to grow tired Lesson 9.1 (Week of 2/3 - 2/7) convict - (v.) to prove or judge to be guilty (n.) a person who has been proved guilty of a crime and sentenced to prison; someone who is serving a long prison term discipline - (n.) punishment; training that results in obedience and self-control; orderly behavior; control gained by enforcing rules of conduct; a branch of knowledge (v.) to punish; to train in proper behavior; to bring under control dungeon - (n.) a dark room or cell used as a prison; usually underground earnest - (adj.) serious; important or grave enclose - (v.) to surround on every side; to close up inside or fence off; to include with someone else gradual - (adj.) happening step by step or by degrees; changing little by little Lesson 9.2 (Week of 2/10 - 2/14) grumble - (v.) to complain angrily but not loudly; to growl jagged - (adj.) with a rough or sharp edge; irregular or harsh nourish - (v.) to feed or help grow and develop; to support provision - (n.) the act of supplying or making available; a stock of food or supplies; a step taken in advance; a condition, as in a contract (v.) to supply with food or materials treaty - (n.) an agreement or contact between countries, arrived at after talks and compromise; the legal document representing such an agreement uneasy - (adj.) feeling worried or unsure; causing discomfort The study link (ABOVE) to Second Quarter Vocabulary RETEST LIST on Quizlet can be used at home to practice the vocabulary words with digital flashcards and games to get ready for the RETEST on 12/17 if your student did not pass the first test.
All words posted here have been taught in class. Students have added them to their vocabulary journal in class. We will review all second quarter vocabulary words during the week of 12/2 - 12/6. We are planning for the TEST on all vocabulary words for the second quarter to be on December 11, 2019. Vocabulary 6.2 foul - (adj.) unpleasant to the senses; dirty or polluted; dishonorable; against the rules of a sport or game; stormy or rainy (n.) a violation of the rules; a ball that goes outside the boundary lines (v.) to pollute or make filthy; to break the rules of a game; to hit a foul noble - (adj.) of high birth or rank; outstanding; of good moral character (n.) someone of high rank or birth policy - (n.) a plan, set of rules, or way to act; a written insurance contract quiver - (n.) a case used to hold arrows; a trembling motion (v.) to shake or tremble slight - (adj.) small in size or degree; not much; not important (v.) to treat as unimportant; to make light of (n.) an act of neglect or discourtesy tidy - (adj.) neat and in good order; comfortable or large in amount (v.) to put things in neat or proper order Vocabulary 6.1 blossom - (n.) a flower or group of flowers; the state or time of flowering (v.) to have or produce flowers; to develop, open up, or appear collide - (v.) to strike against each other with force; to clash constant - (adj.) never stopping; recurring; staying the same; loyal, steady (n.) something that does not not change or vary content - (adj.) pleased with or accepting of; not wanting anything else (n.) an amount that is held or contained; the meaning or subject of distract - (v.) to draw attention to something else, cause to turn aside; to disturb drought - (n.) a long time without rain; a prolonged shortage Vocabulary 5.2 humid - (adj) steamy or heavy with moisture; moist or damp lash - (v) to whip or strike; to scold; to strap down with rope or cord (n) a whip; a blow made by or as if by a whip; an eyelash oppose - (v) to be against; resist, object to; to be in direct contrast pioneer - (n) a person or group that goes first to explore, open, prepare, or settle an area; someone who breaks new ground, as in science or ideas (v) to open the way for others to follow sensible - (adj) showing or having good judgement or reason; aware of worthy - (adj)- having value, importance, or worth; good enough for Vocabulary 5.1 antique - (n) an object made long ago; something made in the past (adj) from the past; very old baggage - (n) suitcases, bags, packages, equipment, or other items travelers carry; thing that get in the way digest - (v) to understand or grasp an idea; to break down food within the body for nourishment (n) a shortened version of previously published writings; a magazine that publishes such short versions establish - (v) to set up, start, organize, or bring about; to prove beyond doubt eternal - (adj) lasting for all time; with no beginning or end; continuing forever; seeming to be endless haste - (n) speed or quickness of motion; overeager action without caution Vocabulary 4.2 frantic - (adj) very excited or upset; marked by fast, wild, or nervous action initial - (adj) beginning or first (n) the first letter of a name or word (v) to mark or sign with one’s initials routine - (n) the regular or fixed way in which a thing is done; an act or skit (adj) normal, predictable stun - (v) to have a sudden, upsetting effect on the mind or feelings; to shock or daze sturdy - (adj) firmly or solidly built; determined yield - (v) to give in or give away; to produce or bring forth (n) the product or amount made or produced Vocabulary 4.1 ambush - (v) To make a surprise attack (n) a surprise attack calculate - (v) to find out by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing; to figure out by reason or logic contribute - (v) to give money, effort, or items for a cause dread - (v) to be afraid; to fear or feel deep worry (n) deep fear or uneasiness over what may happen employ - (v) to make use of; to put to work on a job or task for pay extend - (v) to stretch out, make or last longer; to give or offer Vocabulary 3.2
qualify - (v) to be or become fit for something;to limit or narrow the meaning of response - (n) a reply or answer; a reaction to something shabby - (adj) worn or faded from use or wear; dressed in worn-out clothes; not fair or generous thaw - (v) to melt or cause to melt; warm up gradually (n) a period of weather warm enough to melt ice and snow urgent - (adj) needing or demanding immediate action or attention vanity - (n) the quality of being stuck-up or vain; having too much pride in one’s looks or abilities; a dressing table Vocabulary 3.1 attractive - (adj)- pleasing to the eye, mind, or senses; having the power to draw attention burden - (n) something that is carried, a load; something that is very hard to bear (v) to weigh down or put too heavy a load on consent - (v) to agree to or approve; to give permission (n) approval or permission dependable - (adj) capable of being relied on; trustworthy indicate - (v) to point to or point out; to be a sign of; to state or express previous - (adj) coming before in time or order Vocabulary 2.2 obtain - (v.) to get or gain through some effort portion - (n.) a section or piece; a part of the whole; a serving of food recall - (v.) to bring back to mind; to ask to return (n.) the ability or act of remembering sponsor - (n.) one who helps or takes responsibility for another person or group; a person or business that pays for an ad on radio or television (v.) to act as a sponsor for a group, person, or event stern - (adj.) not kindly or gentle; harsh looking (n.) the back end of a boat vacant - (adj.) not used, filled, or lived in; without thought or expression Vocabulary 2.1 annual - (adj) coming each year; once a year; lasting a year basic - (adj.) having to do with the main or starting point of something (n., usually plural) key elements or parts competition - (n.) trying to outdo others; a game or contest contract - (n.) an agreement or understanding that can be enforced by law; a document that explains legal conditions (v.) to make or grow smaller; to come down with, as a sickness dismiss - (v.) to send away or permit to leave; to remove from a job; to stop thinking about neglect - (v.) to hold back care or attention; to fail to follow through (n.) a steady lack of care due to carelessness or laziness Vocabulary 1.2 haul - (v) to move by pulling, dragging, or carting, sometimes in a vehicle humble - (adj) not proud or grand pledge - (n) something promised ($) for a good cause (v) to promise sincere - (adj) without pretending; with honesty and real feeling stampede - (n) a wild rush of animals or people suitable - (adj) just right or appropriate; well matched Vocabulary 1.1 celebrity - (n) - a well-known person; someone who is famous; fame counsel - (n) a lawyer; a talk that leads to a decision (v) to give advice or offer help demonstrate - (v) to clearly show, explain, or prove with examples, models, or experiments drowsy - (adj) ready to fall asleep; sleepy essential - (adj) of the highest importance; necessary hardship - (n) something that causes suffering or difficulty; a condition that is hard to bear |
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