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WM 4-5 Winter 2025
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| stamina | (n.) The strength or energy that lets you keep going for a long time. Example: Running a marathon takes a lot of stamina. |
| evade | (v.) To avoid or escape from something or someone, often by being clever or quick. Example: The mouse evaded the cat by hiding under the couch. |
| sketchy | (adj.) Not completely clear, safe, or trustworthy; incomplete or roughly done. Example: His explanation sounded a little sketchy to me. |
| tyrant | (n.) A ruler who uses power in a cruel or unfair way. Example: The people finally rebelled against the tyrant. |
| shirk | (v.) To avoid doing work or something that should be done. Example: Don’t shirk your responsibilities. |
| amicable | (adj.) Friendly and peaceful, even after disagreement. Example: They reached an amicable agreement. |
| mettle | (n.) Courage, spirit, or strength of character in a tough situation. Example: She showed her mettle by finishing the race. |
| domineer | (v.) To boss others around or try to control people harshly. Example: He tried to domineer his teammates. |
| mundane | (adj.) Ordinary, dull, or lacking excitement. Example: Doing chores can feel mundane. |
| disposition | (n.) A person’s usual mood, attitude, or personality. Example: She has a cheerful disposition. |
| enact | (v.) To make something into law; to act out a story or event. Example: The government voted to enact a new law. |
| peaked | (adj.) Looking pale, tired, or unwell; having a pointed top. Example: After being sick, he looked peaked. |
| refuse | (n.) Trash or garbage; (v.) to say no or decline something. Example: She refused to quit. |
| establish | (v.) To set up, create, or prove something firmly. Example: The school was established many years ago. |
| lax | (adj.) Careless, not strict, or not paying enough attention. Example: Being lax about rules can cause problems. |
| threshold | (n.) The beginning point of something; the strip of wood or stone at a doorway. Example: Graduation marked a new threshold. |
| sneer | (v.) To smile or speak in a mocking or unkind way; (n.) a mocking expression. Example: He sneered at the idea. |
| rigorous | (adj.) Strict, careful, and thorough; challenging or demanding. Example: The training was rigorous. |
| etiquette | (n.) The rules of polite behavior. Example: Good etiquette includes saying thank you. |
| bicker | (v.) To argue about small or silly things. Example: The siblings bickered over a game. |
| derelict | (adj.) Abandoned or run-down; (n.) a person without a home or job. Example: The derelict building was unsafe. |
| faux pas | (n.) A social mistake or embarrassing act. Example: Interrupting a speaker can be a faux pas. |
| snicker | (v.) To laugh quietly in a sneaky or disrespectful way; (n.) a small sly laugh. Example: They tried not to snicker. |
| haggard | (adj.) Looking tired, worn out, or unwell. Example: He looked haggard after staying up late. |
| wrangle | (v.) To argue noisily or struggle to control something; (n.) a noisy argument. Example: The rancher wrangled the cattle. |
Created by:
Mrs. Cramer
Popular English Vocabulary sets