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2nd Block- Vocab
Word a Day Vocabulary/Word Jam Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| kinetic | having to do with movement |
| tendency | a likelihood of behaving in a certain way |
| persistent | 1. not giving up 2. lasting a long time |
| valiant | brave, courageous |
| 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. finger or tie |
| imperial | having to do with an empire or emperor |
| defiant | resisting authority, disobedient |
| salary | money paid for work done |
| manufacture | to make something in large quantities using machinery |
| mellow | easygoing |
| efficient | able to do things without wasting time |
| compassionate | sympathetic and caring |
| panicky | filled with fear |
| tumult | a state of confusion, chaos |
| fatigued | very tired, exhausted |