Vocab Definitions #1
not aware or concerned with something happening
oblivious
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
maverick
My dog had a _______ grip on her toy during our never-ending game of tug-of-war.
tenacious
Who/Whom left their Chromebook on the table?
Who
How would you punctuate the title of an article in a magazine?
to make less severe or intense, to alleviate
mitigate
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
accolade
Although I had trained for months, the marathon was a physically and mentally ________ race.
arduous
showing or motivated by sympathy, understanding, generosity, and kindness
benevolent
*** Charlotte told Captain Jaggery that this character gave her the dirk. ***
Mr. Grummage
capable of being perceived or sensed, especially being touched/felt
tangible
capable of being accomplished or brought about; possible
feasible
When I was younger, I used a Bedazzler to _____ my plain t-shirts with colorful gemstones.
embellish
*** Bob, (who/whom) are you going to the game with? ***
whom
Please give your form to Mr. Kelly or me/I.
me
having supreme power or influence, superior
paramount
Something _______ belongs naturally or comes from within.
intrinsic
The kindergarten teacher used a prize box filled with stickers and small toys as ________ motivation for the young students.
extrinsic
Identify the direct and indirect object.
Bob baked a cake for Sally.
direct: cake
indirect: Sally
Vocab throwback. What word means to speak clearly and effectively
articulate
A privilege, right, exception, compromise, or something important agreed upon.
concession
strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
fortitude
The view over the coastline was beautiful and _______. We could see the mountains, the ocean, and the sunset all around us.
expansive
Vocab Throwback: What word means to call forth/produce an emotion, feeling, and/or response
elicit
What is Avi's real name?
a. Edward Irving Wortis b. Robert Curtis Miller
c. Byron James Thomas d. Raymond Bradbury Jr.
Edward Irving Wortis