Definitions
What does abrupt mean?
happening suddenly, without warning
What does glimpse mean?
To get a quick look at
What does quaint mean?
Odd or unusual in a pleasing or old-fashioned way
My hearing is very ______________ to loud noises.
sensitive
I ________ my parents to let me have a sleepover with my best friend on Friday.
persuaded
To do what one sets out to do
What does mock mean?
To make fun of
What does recall mean?
To remember
I am happy that I _______________ my reading goal.
achieved
The __________________ change in weather surprised everyone.
abrupt
To try; to make an effort
What does persist mean?
To keep on doing or trying
What does reject mean?
To refuse to accept or use
I ________________ the plan my friend made in PE because I knew it wouldn't work.
rejected
The coach ________________ the runner when he fell.
mocked
What does contempt mean?
A feeling that someone or something is bad or unworthy
What does persuade mean?
To win someone over by arguing or asking
What does revise mean?
To go over carefully in order to correct or improve
I was able to ________________ at the letter my mother was trying to hide from me.
glimpse
My writing needed to be _______________ to make it more interesting.
revised
What does entertain mean?
To interest and amuse
What does phase mean?
A stage in a series of changes
What does sensitive mean?
Quick to notice or feel
That old valentine card is very ________________.
quaint
My little brother was _______________ in learning to tie his shoes.
persistent