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U4 Vocab

U4Vocab

TermDefinition
acute (adjective) with a sharp point; OR (adjective) keen and alert
Acute Someone who is an __________ observer of human nature may notice subtle changes in people’s behavior.
eerie causing fear because of strangeness; weird, mysteriou
EERIE It is a lot of fun to tell __________ ghost stories around a campfire.
inhabitant someone living permanently in a given place
INHABITANT Although she enjoys traveling to exotic places, she’s a lifelong __________ of this small town.
remorse deep and painful regret for one’s past misdeed
REMORSE When the driver realized what a terrible accident he had caused, he was overcome with
tarry to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while
TARRY He will be tempted to __________ longer is he thinks that this might be their last visit together.
INTEGRATION Incorporation as EQUALS into society or an organization
integration At first, the _____ of women into the workforce was opposed by many people across the country.
bluster (verb) to talk or act in a noisy, threatening way; to blow in stormy gusts OR (noun) a speech that is loud and threatening
BLUSTER When we saw harsh winds __________ around our tent, we decided to change our plans for the weekend. Dad’s manner is all __________, but beneath it all, he’s really a kind-hearted man.
facet (noun) one side of a subject or problem OR (noun) one cut of the surface of gem
FACET One important __________ of problem solving is to recognize when a solution makes no sense.
numb (adjective) having lost the power of movement OR (verb) to cause to lose feeling
NUMB Bitter cold may leave your toes __________ . This injection will __________ the area so that the doctor can stitch the cut painlessly.
setback ) something that interferes with progress OR (noun) a step-like recession in a wall
SETBACK A broken toe can be a major __________ for a skater who hopes to qualify for the Olympics.
synopsis a brief statement giving a summary
SYNOPSIS The teacher’s guide gives a __________ of the plot of each story in the collection.
agenda the program for a meeting; a list, outline, or plan of things to be considered or done
AGENDA The __________ for today’s assembly includes a plan for recycling in the classroom.
clarity clearness, accuracy
CLARITY The vet explained with great __________ how best to housebreak our new puppy.
gory marked by bloodshed, slaughter, or violence
GORY The Civil War battle at Antietam is, to this day, the most __________ one-day fight in our history.
oracle someone or something that can predict the future
ORACLE According to Greek legend, people sought prophecy at the Great __________ at Delphi.
vagabond an idle wanderer; OR (adjective) wandering; irresponsible
VAGABOND The __________ carried his few belongings in a shabby cardboard suitcase. The __________ life interests some people, but it doesn’t appeal to me since I aim for a bright future.
INFLUENCE To have an effect on the development of
influence Our family traditions and cultural heritage _____ who we become as we grow.
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