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3rd Block Vocab
Word a Day Vocabulary/Word Jam Words
Term | Definition |
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Petty | not important |
venture | a risky or uncertain undertaking |
whim | a sudden idea to do something |
quizzical | expressing doubt or questioning; puzzled |
moderate | not too much or too little |
gritty | feeling like sand |
fiasco | a complete failure |
contemplate | to think about for a long time |
diplomatic | skillful at dealing with people |
taunt | to tease or make fun of; mock |
jester | someone who always jokes or acts playfully |
obsolete | no longer in use |
exaggerate | to make something seem larger; more important or more valuable than it actually is ] |
tendency | a likelihood of behaving in a certain way |
persistent | 1. not giving up 2. lasting a long time |
extricate | to set free from a difficult or embarrassing situation |
frontier | the farthest reaches of settlement, exploration, or knowledge |
flaunt | to display noticeably |
terminology | the special vocabulary used in a particular business, science, or art |
digit | 1. numeral 2. a finger or toe |