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Today's Date: Monday 3-8-10

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MISSING ASSIGNMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!

(a) means Absent: Has one day to make up work for everyday missed.....(L) means Late not turned in on time...grade reduced and detention

3rd Quarter

 

10 sentences #16-Michael(L),

5 times definitions #16- Ryan (a), Brandon(L)

Close sentence/crossword #17-Kevin M. (L)

10 sentences #17-Michael J (L), Javon(L) ,

5 times definitions #17- DaJuan(L),

10 sentences #18- Javon M.(L),

25 sentences #14-19- Ronnie (L)

Math p. 169 #2-42 evens- Charles (L)

Close sentence/crossword #21- Ronnie (a)

p.177 15-30 all- Ronnie (a), James O. (a)

math wkst #47-9-33 odd- Ronnie (a), James O. (a)

10 sentences #21-James O. (a)

5 times definitions #21- James O. (a)

Spanish siged test- Ronnie, Test

#21- James O. (a), Brandon (a)

World History Test – Brandon (a)

 


4th Quarter

p. 183 13-49 odd- James O. (a), Ronnie (a)


 8th Math Finish QUIZ....p. 183 3-49 odds
8th Reading none
7th Reading none
6th Reading none
6th Religion Story of Jeremiah
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8th Religion fr. Jim
6th World History
8th Spanish  click here for spanish verbs
Verb Quiz Wednesday

Mr. man math
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jmso




My foursome on Saturday would include the following


Sundays are excluded (sabbath)

6th Grade Word #21

1.        immense-very large or great

2.        inept-totally without skill

3.        ingenious-inventive, clever

4.        instantaneous-done in an instant; immediate

5.        irk-to annoy, trouble, make weary

6.        libel-a statement that unfairly harms the reputation of another person

7.        misgiving-feeling of fear

8.        oaf-a stupid person

9.        recede-to go or move backwards

10.     repast-meal, food

 7th Grade Words #21

 

1.        abnormal-not usual, not typical, strange

2.        capsize-to turn bottom side up

3.        catastrophe-a large scale disaster, misfortune, or failure

4.        decrease- to become or make less

5.        disputatious-inclined to argue or debate

6.        eject- to drive or throw out, evict

7.        flourish-to grow, thrive, be prosperous

8.        incentive-a reason for doing something

9.        insubordinate-disobedient, rebellious

10.     legible-easily read

 8th Grade Words #21

 

1.        appease-to make calm, soothe

2.        belated-late, tardy

3.        calamitous-causing great misfortune

4.        cite-to quote; to mention

5.        conventional- in line with accepted ideas or standards

6.        decoy-a person or thing used to lure into a trap

7.        delve-to search deeply and thoroughly into

8.        ensue-to follow in order

9.        gallantry-heroic courage

10.     impart-to make known, tell

6th Grade Words #20

 

  1. apparel- clothing, that which serves as dress or decoration
  2. besiege- to attack by surrounding with military forces
  3. compress-to reduce in size or volume
  4. denounce-to condemn openly; to accuse formally
  5. dispatch-to send off or out with a purpose; to kill
  6. douse-to put out quickly, extinguish
  7. expressly-plainly, in so many words
  8. famished-suffering severely from hunger
  9. forsake-to leave; abandon
  10. gainful-profitable

 
7th Grade Words #20

 

  1. notable-a person who is well known, distinguished, or outstanding in some way.
  2. nurture-to bring up, care for, train, nourish
  3. paradox-a person or thing with seemingly contradictory qualities
  4. perjury-the act of swearing to a lie
  5. presume-to take for granted
  6. prior-earlier, former
  7. proficient-skilled, expert, or capable  in any field or activity
  8. salvo-a spirited verbal attack
  9. vigilant-wide-awake, alert, watchful
  10. wrath-intense anger

 8th Grade Words #20

 

  1. personable- pleasing in appearance or personality; attractive
  2. rue-to regret, be sorry for
  3. scoff-to make fun of; to show contempt for
  4. transition-a change from one state or condition to another
  5. trepidation- fear, fright, trembling
  6. upbraid-to blame, scold, find fault with
  7. veritable-actual, true, real
  8. vex-anger; to confuse, baffle
  9. vitality-strength, energy, liveliness
  10. whimsical- subject to odd ideas, notions, or fancies; playful unpredictable

6th Grade Words #19

  1. drastic- having a strong effect; harsh; extreme
  2. explicit-clear and detailed
  3. toxic- poisonous
  4. percentage- a given part of a hundred
  5. accomplish-to finish
  6. intensify-to make stronger
  7. supplement-to add to
  8. belated-delayed; late
  9. utility-usefulness
  10. warrant-to give good reason for; justify

 7th Grade Words #19

  1. amiss in a  mistaken or improper way, wrongly.
  2. brawl a noisy quarrel or fight
  3. detest to hate, dislike very much, loathe
  4. domestic native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household.
  5. flagrant extremely bad, glaring
  6. flaw a slight fault, defect, or crack.
  7. fledgling inexperienced

      8.   fluster to make or becoming confused, agitated, or nervous.

  1. foremost chief, most important, primary
  2. momentum the force or speed at which something moves

 

8th Grade Words #19

  1. accord-agreement, harmony
  2. barter- to exchange goods
  3. curt-short, rudely brief
  4. devise- to think out, plan, figure out, invent, create
  5. dexterous-skillful in the use of hands or body; clever
  6. engross to occupy the complete attention; absorb fully
  7. entail-impose, require, involve
  8. ferret-to search or hunt out; torment, badger
  9. habituate-to become use to
  10. impending-about to happen

6th Grade Words #18

1.        belated-delayed, late

2.        hostile-unfriendly

3.        ruthless-without pity

4.        blissful-joyful

5.        ineligible-not qualified

6.        listless-too tired to care

7.        aptitude-a natural ability

8.        utility-usefulness

9.        venture-to dare to say: something risky

10.     warrant-to give good reason for: to justify

 7th Grade Words #18

 

1.        pending-waiting to be settled

2.        prescribe- to order as a rule or course to be followed; to order for medical purposes.

3.        preview-something seen in advance

4.        prominent- standing out as to be seen; important, well known

5.        quaint- odd or old fashioned in a pleasing way.

6.        reluctant-unwilling, holding back

7.        scrimp-supply in a way that is small, short, or scanty

8.        snare-trap, catch

9.        utmost-greatest, highest, farthest

10.     vengeance- punishment, in return for an injury or wrong.

8th Grade Words #18

 

1.        endow-to furnish, equip

2.        fend-to ward off, resist; manage

3.        impunity-freedom from punishment

4.        mien- air, manner, appearance, expression

5.        penal-having to do with punishment

6.        pertinent-relating to the matter at hand

7.        predominant- the greatest strength or power; most common

8.        prodigy- a child or young person with extraordinary ability or talent

9.        recluse-a person who leads life withdrawn from the world.

10.     renown-fame, glory

6th Grade Words #17

  1. adjourn-to end
  2. administer- to manage or direct; to carry out.
  3. engulf- to swallow up; to cover completely
  4. determine-to settle or decide on
  5. intensify-to make stronger
  6. monopolize-to take up or tie up all of something
  7. originate-to come from, begin
  8. purify-to make clean
  9. supplement- to add to
  10. veto- to reject

 7th Grade Words #17
1. anonymous-unnamed, unknown
2. browse- to nibble, graze; to read casually; to window shop
3. dupe-a person easily tricked or deceived
4. dynamic-active, energetic, forceful
5. eradicate-to root out, get rid or, destroy completely
6. frustrate- to cause feelings of discouragement
7. grim-stern, merciless; fierce, savage, cruel
8. inimitable- not capable of being copied or imitated
9. makeshift- crude, flimsy, or temporary
10. marginal- near the edge of margin; only barely good

 8th Grade Words #17

  1. apt- suitable, fitting, likely; quick to learn
  2. awry- in a turned or twisted position or direction
  3. bludgeon-a short club used as a weapon
  4. capitulate-to end resistance, give up, surrender, throw in the towel
  5. chafe- a sore caused by rubbing
  6. defile- to make unclean or dirty, destroy the purity of
  7. dire-dreadful, causing fear or suffering
  8. disarming- charming, tending to get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion
  9. disgruntled- in bad humor, discontented, annoyed
  10. encroach- to advance beyond the usual proper limits, trespass

6th Grade Words #16

  1. percentage- a given part of a hundred
  2. tempo- a rate of speed
  3. volume-a quantity or amount
  4. adaptation- a change
  5. contraption-a gadget or device
  6. hypocrite-one who pretends to be something he or she is not
  7. illusion-a false idea
  8. memento- an object to remind you of something; a souvenir
  9. morale- a mental attitude that keeps your spirits up.
  10. surplus- more than what is needed; an extra quantity

7th Grade Word #16

  1. iota-a very small part or quantity.
  2. maul-to beat or knock about, handle roughly; to mangle
  3. potential-possible, able to happen
  4. radiant-shining, bright; giving forth light or energy
  5. rural-relating to farm areas and life in the country
  6. substantial-large, important; major; significant
  7. tactful- skilled in handling difficult situations or people
  8. tamper- to interfere with; meddle with
  9. ultimate-last final; most important or extreme
  10. uncertainty- doubt, a state of being unsure

8th Grade Words #16

  1. nullify- to make of no value or consequence, cancel, wipe out
  2. perceptible- capable of being grasped by the senses or mind
  3. plummet- to plunge straight down
  4. proclaim- to declare publicly or officially
  5. proxy- substitute; a written permission allowing one person to act in another’s place.
  6. rankle- to cause anger, irritation, or bitterness
  7. scavenger- an animal that feeds on refuse or dead bodies
  8. stint- limit, to be sparing or frugal
  9. stoical- self-controlled, not showing feeling in response to pleasure or pain
  10. .unflagging-tireless, continuing with vigor.

6th Grade Word #15
serene-calm and peaceful
severe-not kind or gentle
ample-more than enough; plenty
anonymous-unknown
dismal-gloomy and miserable
explicit- clear and detailed
infectious-likely to spread to others; communicable
opaque-cannot be seen through; not transparent
toxic-poisonous
vivid-full of color; striking

 7th Grade words #15
anecdote- a short account of an incident in someone’s life
consolidate- to combine, unite, to make solid of firm
counterfeit- an imitation designed to deceive; fake.
docile-easily taught, led, or managed; obedient
dominate-to rule over by strength or power, control
entreat-to beg, implore, ask earnestly
fickle-liable to change rapidly, erratic
fallible-capable of being wrong, mistake, or inaccurate
fugitive-one who flees or runs away
grimy-very dirty, covered with soot

 8th Grade Words #15
abut-to join at one end or be next to; to support, prop up
attire-clothes, apparel, garb
avail-to be of use or benefit to, to make use of, to take advantage of
crony- a very close friend, pal, chum, or buddy
cryptic-puzzling mystifying, or enigmatic
divergent- going in different directions, departing from convention
enmity-hatred, ill-will
fervent-very earnest, emotional, passionate; extremely hot
gaunt- thin and bony, starved looking, barren
infiltrate- to pass through, or gain entrance to gradually or stealthy

6th Grade Words #14
vary-to change
embrace- to hug
captivity- to be held against one’s will
endorse- to approve
perplexed- puzzled, confused
clarify- to explain, to make clear
cluster- a bunch, closely packed group
fracture- a break or crack
compress- to squeeze together
advisable- wise and proper

 7th Grade Words #14
Mortify- to hurt someone’s feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or                        humiliation
Orthodox- in agreement with establish beliefs or ways of doing things
Procure- to obtain through special effort
Scurry- to run quickly, scamper hurry
Sodden- soaked with liquid or moisture; expressionless, dull
Spirited- full of life and vigor; courageous
Virtual- so close as to be equivalent to the real thing
Void- completely empty
Wayward- disobedient, willful; unpredictable
Wince- to draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear

 8th Grade Words #14

Menial- lowly, humble, lacking importance
Parry-to ward off, fend off, evade, avoid
Predatory- praying on, plundering
Ravage-to destroy, lay waste, ruin
Stance-a way of holding the body, position
tawdry -showy or flashy in a tasteless way
turncoat- person who switches sides or party
unassuming-not putting on airs; modest
wallow- to roll about lazy, clumsy way
waver- to move to and fro, become unsteady

6th Grade Words #12
vicinity- a nearby or surrounding area,  neighborhood
assassin- killer of a political leader
autobiography- story of one’s own life
cluster-a bunch; closely packed group
drudgery-hard, tedious work
vacuum-a space from which air or gas has been taken
adequate-sufficient; good enough
humbleness-not overly proud or boastful
magnificence-grand or impressive beauty; splendor
mutiny- revolt against authority; rebellion

7th Grade Words #12
luster-the quality of giving off light, brightness,    
          glitter, brilliance
miscellaneous-mixed, different  kinds
oration-a public speech for a formal occasion
peevish-cross complaining, irritable; contrary
seethe-to boil or foam, to be excited
singe-to burn slightly
unique-one of a kind, unequalled
upright-vertical, straight, good, honest
yearn-to have strong earnest desire for.
verify-to establish the truth of or accuracy of, confirm


8th Grade Words #12
instill- to add gradually; to introduce or cause to be taken in
ostracize-to exclude from a group, banish, send away
premonition- forewarning or foreboding of a future event
pseudonym-pen name, name assumed by a writer
purge-to wash away impurities, clean up
rehabilitate-to make over in good form, to restore to good condition
repercussion-an effective or consequence of some action
resolute-bold, determine, firm
retentive-able to hold or recall; retaining knowledge easily
scapegoat-a person or thing carrying blame for others.

6th Grade Words #11
audacious-daring; bold; fearless
industrious-hard-working
laborious-difficult and slow
meddlesome-interfering
melancholy-sad and gloomy
perplexed-puzzled; confused
portable-easily carried
repulsive-very unpleasant; disgusting
savage-untamed; wild
luscious-delicious; very pleasing

 7th Grade Words #11
literate-able to read and write; showing excellence in education
loom-to come into view
ingredient-one of the materials in a mixture, recipe
indulge-to give in to a wish or desire
goad-to drive or urge on
drone-a loafer, idler, a buzzing sound or humming, a remote control device
downright-thoroughly absolute, complete, frank, blunt
culminate-to reach a high point of development; to end climax
brood-a family of young animals especially birds
animated-full of life, lively, alive

 8th Grade Words #11
genial-cordial, pleasantly cheerful or warm
forthright-frank, direct, straightforward
flaunt-to display in a conceited offensive way
defect-an imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind
bask-to be in, or expose oneself to warmth
articulate-to pronounce distinctly; to express well in words
aloof-withdrawn-standing apart from others
abashed-embarrassed, ashamed
finesse-delicate skill; tact, clevernes 

anguish-great mental suffering

6th Grade Words #10
compress-to squeeze together
consult-to ask for advice
equip-to supply
expand-to make larger
navigate-to guide or steer course
pledge-to promise
simplify-to make easier
clarify-to explain, to make clear
confide-to tell as a secret
deserve-to be worthy of

 
7th Grade Words #10
indispensable-absolutely necessary not to be neglected
lubricate-to apply oil or grease to make smooth slippery
             or easier
mutual-shared felt or shown equally by two or more
pelt-to throw a stream of thing to strike successively
plague-an easily spread disease causing large number of deaths
poised-balanced, suspended calm, controlled
regime-a government in power, a period of rule
retard-to make slow, delay, hold back
transparent-allowing light to pass
unscathed-wholly unharmed, not injured

 8th Grade Words #10
volatile-highly changeable; fickle, explosive
sequel-that which follows,  a result
pulverize-to grind or pound to a powder or dust
proximity-nearness, closeness
prodigal-wastefully extravagant; generously abundant
plebeian-common, vulgar; belonging to a lower class
plausible-appearing to be true; reasonable, or fair
jurisdiction-an area of authority or control
intrigue-crafty dealings, underhanded plotting
indiscriminate-without restraint or control

6th Grade Words #9

Captivity-being held against one’s will
Deadline-a time limit
Effort-an attempt to achieve
Grief-deep and painful sorrow
Blueprint-a building plan
Fracture-a break or crack
Incinerate-to burn up
Landscape-scenery
Pact-an agreement
Slogan-a motto; a catchy phrase

 7th Grade Words #9

indignant-filled with resentment or anger over something unjust
indifference-a lack of interest or concern
homicide-the killing of one person by another
hazard-risk; peril, to expose to danger or harm
firebrand-a trouble maker; an extremely energetic or emotional person
entrepreneur-a person who starts up and takes on the risk of a business
dissuade-to persuade not to do something
customary-usual, expected, routine
cater-to satisfy the needs of, try to make things easy and pleasant
available-ready for use, at hand

 8th Grade Words #9
inaudible-not able to be heard
facetious-humorous; not meant seriously
ethical-having to do with morals; values; right and wrong
epitaph-a brief statement written in the tomb or gravestones
disdain-to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully
cower-to crouch or shrink away from fear or shame
assert-to declare or state the truth
apparition-a ghost or ghostly figure
ample-more than enough; large and spacious
aghast-filled with amazement

6th Grade Words #8
advisable-wise and proper
eternal-lasting forever
furious-very angry
modern-current; up to date
outstanding-remarkable, noticeably better
sorrowful-to feel deep unhappiness, sad
drastic-having a strong effect, harsh, extreme
exhausted-tired out
humid-damp
lenient-not strict; gentle

 7th Grade Words #8
interrogate-to ask questions
trickle-to flow or fall by drops or in small streams
resume-a brief summary of one’s education and job history
vicious-evil, bad, spiteful
truce-a pause in fighting, temporary peace
renovate-to repair; restore to good condition
sullen-silent or brooding  because of ill humor, anger, resentment
trivial-no important; minor; ordinary; commonplace
interminable-endless, so long
recompense-to pay back; to give a  reward

 8th Grade Words #8
prone-lying face down
sustain-to support; nourish
staid-serious and dignified
solicitous-showing concern or care
residue-a remainder, used up or remove
recourse-a person or thing turned to for help or advice
qualm-a pang of conscience, uneasiness, misgiving or doubt
promontory- a high point of land extending into the water
porous-full of tiny holes
peruse-to read thoroughly and carefully

6th Grade week #7 (review)

abundant-more than enough
hint-an indirect suggestion
absorb-to soak up
compel-to force
vow-to promise seriously
ancient-very old
anxious-worried; eagerly wishing
ambitious-eager; desiring strongly
conceal-to hide; put out of sight
postpone-to put off until later

 7th Grade Words #7
insinuate-to suggest or hint
hurtle-to rush violently, jump over
humdrum-routine, dull, boring
germinate-to begin to grow
foretaste-an advance indication
dynasty-a powerful family or group of rulers
disrupt-to break up,disturb
barren-not productive
alight-to get down from
adjacent-near or next to

 8th Grade words #7
Oust- to remove, drive out of position or place
Ornate-elaborately decorated
Obsess-to troubles, haunt, or fill the mind
Nonentity-a person or thing of no importance
Muster-to bring together for service or battle, to gather
Frivolous-of little importance, not worthy of serious attention
Deplore-to feel or express regret
Bolster-to support, give a boost to
Blasé -indifferent, bored with the many pleasures of life
Annul-to reduce to nothing, to make ineffective

Grade Words #6
admire-to like; to think highly of
cling-to hold on tightly
conceal-to hide; to put out of sight
dread-to fear greatly
seize-to take by force
accomplish-to finish
complicate-to make more difficult
discourage-to lose hope; to prevent by disproving
postpone-to put off until later
vanish-to disappear

7th Grade Words #6
encompass-to encircle, go or reach around, enclose
disinterested-fair-minded, free from selfish motives
depict-to portray; to represent or show
contemporary-belonging to the same period of time.
Constrain-to force, compel; to restrain, hold back
Confront-to meet face-to-face
Billow-a large wave
Assailant-a person who attacks violently
Arid-extremely dry, uninteresting, dull
Adverse-unfavorable, negative, working against, or hostile

 8th Grade Words #6
myriad-in very great numbers
perspective-a point of view or general stand which things are viewed
willful-stubbornly self-willed, done on purpose; deliberate
vie-to compete; strive for victory or superiority
unison-sounding together; agreement or accord
tether-a rope or chain used to fasten something to a fixed object
skittish-extremely nervous and easily frightened; shy or timid
relevant-connected with or related to the matter at hand
prodigious-immense; extraordinary size or degree
perturb-to trouble, make uneasy, to disturb greatly

6th grade words #5
aroma-a pleasant smell
blast-a strong rush of air
prank-a playful trick
account-a business record
ambition-a desire for success
distress-trouble
opinion- a belief
penalty-a punishment
suggestion-a possible idea
zone-a definite area or space

 7th Grade Words #5

dictation-the act of dictating something to be written down by another
dual-having two parts; twofold
dictator-a ruler who has absolute power; tyrant
diagonal-having a slanting direction
devote-dedicate; to set apart for a special purpose
descendant-one who is from an ancestor or family
dependent-one who is supported by another
decoy-intended to lead a person or animal to a trap
denominator-a number below the line in a fraction
decent-in accordance with the standards of society; as social conduct
 

8th Grade Words #5

longevity-long life, long duration
instigate-to urge on, stir up
incapacitate-to deprive of strength or ability
grapple-to come to grips with, fight with
elite-the choice part of a group, superior
devoid-not having or using, lacking
comply-to yield to a request or command
audacious-bold, adventurous
amass-to bring together, gather, collect, assemble
allot-to assign into shares or portions

6th Grade Words #4
Ancient- very old
Dense- thick
Fragile-easily broken
Idle-not active
Rigid-stiff
Sly-tricky
Urban-having to do with cities
Anxious-worried, eagerly wishing
Ambitious-eager, desiring strongly
Flexible-easily bent

 7th Grade Words #4

Compatible-existing well together; harmony
Concerto-a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied
Condemn-to declare to be wrong: unsafe
Convoy-a group of persons traveling together
Corporal-of or relating to the human body
Crochet-needle work consisting of looped stitches made with a hooked needle
Cue-a hint or signal that tells you what to do
Curb-check, restraint, to hold back
Conviction-the act of finding or proving guilty
Compose-to form by putting together

 
8th Grade Words #4

Wanton-reckless, heartless, a person without morals
Venerate-to regard with reverence
Veer-to change direction or course
Oblique-slanting or sloping
Minimize to make as small as possible
Maim-to cripple, disable
Legendary-existing in old stories
Invalidate-to make valueless
Incognito-to be in disguise
Glut-to feed or fill to the point of overstuffing

6th Grade Words #3

Yearn-to want something very much
Vow-to promise seriously
Singe-to burn slightly
Recline-to lie back
Pursue-to chase after
Obtain-to get; achieve
Decorate-to make pretty
Compel-to force
Avoid- to keep away
Absorb-to soak up

7th Grade words #3

Census- an official count of people.
Carbon a nonmetallic element
Carnivore-flesh eating/meat eating
Carbohydrate-produced by green plants and produces energy 
Chlorophyll-an organic compound that colors plants
Choreograph-to create, arrange, direct
Circumference-the distance around something, a circle
Collide-to come together with force
Commission-a group of persons appointed to certain duties
Collaboration-to cooperate with others

8th Grade Words #3
Gingerly-with extreme caution or care
Frugal-economical, avoiding waste and luxury
Antics-ridiculous behavior or actions
Avowed-declare openly and without shame
Banter-an exchange of playful remarks, tease
Bountiful-giving freely, generous, plentiful
Congested-overcrowded, filled or occupied to excess
Detriment-harm or loss; injury, damage, a disadvantage
Enterprising-energetic, willing and able to start something new.
Durable-sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed, lasting a long time

6th Grade word #2 

Voyage-a long journey 

Armor-a protective covering 

Summit- the top 

Baggage- luggage 

Salary-money paid to a worker 

Garment-a piece of clothing 

Peer- an equal 

Debt-something owed by someone else 


Merchant- a person who sells things 

Hint-suggestion 

 

7th Grade Words #2 

Alto- the second highest of the four voice part in a chorus 

Annoyance- irritation or nuisance 

Antidote-medicine or remedy to counteract the effects of poison 

Bough-branch of a tree, especially a large or main branch 

Bound- going out or intending to go out 

Boycott-refusal to do business with or have a contract with. 

Bazaar-an Eastern market place with shops and stalls 

Blight-several diseases the wither and kill plants 

Boast-to brag or to praise oneself or one’s possessions. 

Bugle-wind instrument similar to a trumpet 

 

8th Grade Words #2 

Jostle- to force one’s way by pushing or elbowing 

Hover-to float or hang suspended over 

Laggard-to fall behind, slow to move 

Wrangle-to quarrel or argue in a noisy angry way 

Plaudits-applause or enthusiastic  

Preclude-prevent, shut out 

Revert-to return, go back 

Servile-relating to a slave, behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant. 

Vigil-a watch, especially at night, any period of watchful attention 

Rubble-broken stone or bricks; ruins 

6th grade words #1
Dim- dark
Weary-worn-out
Stern-to be strict
Attractive- good-looking
Abundant-more then enough
Nimble-to move quick and easily
Loyal-to be faithful
Hasty- to be done in a hurry
Vast-to be widespread
Brilliant-very bright

 7th grade words week #1
 Align- to bring into line
Adapt-to change
Adopt-to take legally as one’s own
Adobe-building material found in the southwest of America
Afford-enough money to buy something
Accent-manner of pronouncing words
Abbreviation-shortened form of word
Algebra-branch of mathematics
Alibi-having been somewhere else
Allowance- money given at regular times

8th Grade words #1
 Adage-a proverb, wise saying
Bonanza- a rich mass of ore; very valuable
Churlish-lacking politeness and sensitivity; rude
Citadel-a fortress that overlooks and protects a city
Collaboration- to work with, work together
Decree-an order having the force of law; command firmly
Discordant-disagreeable in sound; lacking harmony
Evolve-to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level
Excerpt-a passage taken from a book article etc.
Grope- to feel around hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly
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