WEEK: FEBRUARY 27 TH – MARCH 2 ND Vocabulary List #15.
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WEEK: FEBRUARY 27TH – MARCH 2ND
Vocabulary List #15
Remember…
What is a noun?
A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.
Remember…
What is a verb?
A verb is a “doing” or
action word.
Remember…
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a word that
describes a noun. Adjectives are
descriptive words.
Remember…
What is an adverb?
An adverb is a word that
describes a verb. Adverbs tell us
how, when, and where something
happened.
If you see “ly” it is
usually an adverb!
Word naïve Part of Speech
adjective
Definition showing inexperience or lack of information
SentenceThe naïve, young child always talked to strangers.
naïve
Click: Charlie Brown and Lucy
Lucy constantly plays hoaxes on Charlie
Brown… and he believes her every time because
he is naïve.
Lucy constantly plays hoaxes on Charlie
Brown… and he believes her every time because
he is naïve.
Word niche Part of Speech
noun
Definition a place where one fits in
SentenceThe student realized he was an excellent writer and was happy to have finally found his niche.
niche
Some people are more academic, while others are more athletic. Students often have to find their niches.
Some people are more academic, while others are more athletic. Students often have to find their niches.
vex
Word vexPart of Speech
verb
Definition to bring trouble to or annoy constantly
SentenceMy mother warned me not to vex her anymore… or else!
Word loiterPart of Speech
verb
Definition to remain in an area for no good reason
SentenceThe Walden Galleria forbids teenagers to be in the mall during the evenings because they do not want them to loiter.
loiter
Word vilify Part of Speech
verb
Definitionto speak about or treat someone like they are a villain
SentenceWhen she got a P, Izzy tried to vilify her teacher so she would not get in trouble.
vilify
Even though he was trying to prevent evil, the Ministry of Magic tried to vilify Harry Potter and labeled him “Undesirable No. 1.”
Even though he was trying to prevent evil, the Ministry of Magic tried to vilify Harry Potter and labeled him “Undesirable No. 1.”
Video: Click to see Harry trying to fight this bad reputation
Word flawPart of Speech
noun
Definitiona small, sometimes hidden defect or imperfection
SentenceAfter she got her nails done, Mrs. Caraway was upset because she smudged the polish and she could see a flaw.
flaw
Celebrities are often seen as perfect, but even they have
flaws!
Celebrities are often seen as perfect, but even they have
flaws!
Actress Kate Bosworth was born with one brown eye and one blue eye.
Padma Lakshmi, model and host of Top Chef, has a large scar on her arm from a car accident.
Word presumePart of Speech
verb
Definition to expect or assume with confidence
SentenceWhen the commons were loud, Mr. Lewis presumed that it was the 8th grade and insinuated that they would get into trouble.
presume
Wiener dogs (like Mrs. Krukowski’s dog) are infamous for being stubborn.
They like to go get the ball, but it is wrong to presume that they will let it go. They make their humans work for it!
Wiener dogs (like Mrs. Krukowski’s dog) are infamous for being stubborn.
They like to go get the ball, but it is wrong to presume that they will let it go. They make their humans work for it!
Word detestPart of Speech
verb
Definition to dislike very strongly
SentenceMrs. Krukowski detests when students don’t clean up after themselves in breakfast!
detest
Little kids often detest the foods that their parents make
them eat. They would rather indulge on
snacks!
Word controversial Part of Speech
adjective
Definitiondescribing something in which people often disagree; having opposing points of view
SentenceThe new school rule was controversial because many students and teachers did not think it was a good idea.
controversial
Race has always been a controversial issue in the United States.
Race has always been a controversial issue in the United States.
Click: CNN Student News - Black in America
Word mortifyPart of Speech
verb
Definition to embarrass greatly
SentenceDJ tried to mortify his younger sister and tell everyone who she had a crush on.
mortify
People sometimes mortify their pets by dressing them up in “cute” costumes. People sometimes mortify their pets by dressing them up in “cute” costumes.
Word nemesisPart of Speech
noun
Definitionone that punishes or avenges; one that is disliked
SentenceMy dog’s nemesis is this little white fluffy dog that lives around the corner. He barks every time the dog walks by.
nemesis
The Green Goblin is
Spiderman’s nemesis.
While Batman’s
nemesis is the Joker.
The Green Goblin is
Spiderman’s nemesis.
While Batman’s
nemesis is the Joker.
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