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Vocabulary 1-5
Academic Vocabulary grades 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abolish | (v.) to put an end to |
| briskly | (adj.) quickly, energetically |
| cease | (v.) to come to an end or bring to an end; stop |
| consistent | (adj.) steady; regular |
| critical | (adj.) expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements; finding fault |
| dominate | (v.) to have power and influence over; to defeat, subdue or overcome with superior strength |
| entirety | (n.) the whole of something |
| gist | (n.) the essential part, main point, or essence |
| gust | (n.) a strong current of wind; A sudden burst of something such as rain, sound, or emotion |
| huddle | (v.) to crowd together |
| illegible | (adj.) difficult or impossible to read |
| infer | (v.) to find out by reasoning; to arrive at a conclusion on the basis of thought; to hint, suggest, imply |
| opposed | (v.) to be against something |
| revolt | (n.) a violent uprising against a ruler |
| significant | (adj.) important; full of meaning |
| superior | (adj.) higher in rank; better qualified or more skilled |
| sway | (v.) to swing from side to side rhythmically; influence (someone) to change one's opinion |
| tackle | (v.) to confront or take on a challenge; grapple; to deal with a problem |
| tension | (n.) stress that occurs when forces act to stretch an object |
| typical | (adj.) like others of its kind; normal |