Unit 1
Definition: near, next to, adjoining
What is the vocab word?
Adjacent
Definition: (n.) A family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature origin; (v.) to over think in a worried, unhappy way
What is the vocab word?
Brood
To gather together notes from from different sources
What is a synonym for gather together?
Consolidate
Did not rattle the experienced pilot
What is a synonym for rattle?
Fluster
Definition: of less than normal strength or size; of no importance
What is the vocab word?
Puny
Definition: to repair, restore to good condition, make new again
What is the vocab word?
Renovate
Definition: (v.) to come into view;to appear in exaggerated form; (n.) a machine for weaving
What is the vocab word?
Loom
Definition: liable to change very rapidly, erratic; marked by a lack of constancy or steadiness; difficult to grasp
What is the vocab word?
Fickle
Definition: Wide-awake, alert, watchful
What is the vocab word?
Vigilant
After weeks of no rain, the (parched, graphic) earth turned to dust that was blown away by the strong winds.
Which vocab word should be put in the sentence?
Parched
Definition: not productive, bare
What is the vocab word?
Barren
You may make friends but if you continue to be so (peevish/upright), you aren't going to keep them for long.
Which is the right word?
Peevish
A traffic jam in a crowded urban area
What is an antonym for urban?
Rural
(n.) a slight fault, defect, crack
What is the vocab word?
Flaw
Definition: happening by chance or an irregular basis; showing little concern; informal
What is the vocab word?
Casual
Definition: ordinary, dull, routine, without variation
What is the vocab word?
Humdrum
Attempted to incite others into action
What is a synonym for incite?
Goad
Definition: Easily taught, led, or managed; obedient
What is the vocab word?
Docile
That terrible instruments of war should in fact prove useful as guardians of the peace is one of the ________ of modern life.
Fill in the blank.
Paradox
Definition: (adj.) sad, gloomy, unhappy (n.) sadness, gloominess
What is the vocab word?
Melancholy
Definition: silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment; slow moving, sluggish
What is the vocab word?
Sullen
What is the definitions of drone?
You get more points the more you name.
(n.) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote control device; male bee; (v.) to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice
Definition: a very small part or quantity
What is the vocab word?
(No hints Mrs. DiSantis)
Iota
Definition: (n.) an inexperienced person, beginner; a young bird about to leave the nest; (adj.) inexperienced, budding
What is the vocab word?
Fledgling
Definition: Treat unfairly and cruelly, oppressed
What is the vocab word?
Downtrodden