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Vocab List 1-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ferocity | (n) the quality of being fierce. The lion's _______ at the zoo scared the tourists. |
| elective | (n) a subject or course that a student can choose. She chose art as her ______. |
| conviction | (n) the quality of showing that one is firmly convinced. The president spoke with such _____ that everyone believed him. |
| scowl | (n) frown in an angry way. My father's ____ deterred the salesperson away. |
| portly | (adj) rather large or heavy. My cat is ___ from eating too many treats. |
| linger | (v) stay in a place longer than necessary. The boy ____ by the classroom, waiting for his crush to leave. |
| graphite | (n) a black substance used to write with. "to write" + -ite |
| credible | (adj) able to trust or believe something. "trust/believe" + -ible |
| photograph | (n) an image made from a camera. "light" + "to write" |
| irregular | (adj) not normal. "not" + regular |
| nonfiction | (adj) a genre of literature that is based on facts or true events. "not" + fiction |
| disrupt | (v) to go against someone talking or doing an activity. "against" + rupt |
| impatient | (adj) not able to wait. "not" + patient |
| illegal | (adj) something that breaks the law. "not" + legal |
| ponder | (v) To think deeply or carefully about something |
| peril | (n) The hikers were in great _________ when the storm hit unexpectedly. |
| stringent | (adj) Very strict, precise, and demanding in terms of regulations, requirements, or conditions |
| rebates | (n) The company offered ___________ to customers who bought the new washing machine. Synonym: refund |
| proactive | (n) make things happen, instead of waiting for them to happen |
| conserving | (v) preserving or protecting something, especially natural resources or energy, by using it carefully |
| audience | a group of people who listen to a performance. |
| antidote | medicine that goes against bacteria in your body; a cure |
| tripod | a device that stands on three feet, usually to hold a phone in place. "three + feet" |
| counteract | To act the opposite of something else. "opposite + act" |
| portable | able to carry wherever you go |
| pensively | (adv) In a thoughtful or reflective way, often with a hint of sadness. |
| dignitaries | (n) Important people, often those with authority or status |
| barrage | (n) A rapid and continuous attacking or outpouring of something (like punches) |
| husky | (adj) Strong and muscular, often referring to a person’s build |
| tenement | (n) A large building divided into apartments, especially in a poor part of a city |
| hydrate | to drink water is to ___________. ("water" + ate) |
| kindness | the state or quality of being kind. |
| painter | a person who paints |
| musician | a person who practices music |
| microphone | a device that takes your voice and amplifies it; usually used in auditoriums. |
| auditorium | a place where sound is presented to an audience |
Created by:
Ms. Hopkins
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