Vocabulary

Vocabulary Week 8

slick I loved my new, slick robot, because it did all

my homework last night.

If something is slick, it is presented

in an attractive

way.

nimble The football player was very nimble as he ran for a

touchdown.If someone is nimble, he

or she moves quickly,

lightly, and easily.

exist Do you think the Loch Ness Monster truly

exists?When something

exists, it is a real thing

that is present in the world.

fierce The fierce tiger looked like he was

ready to attack.A fierce person or animal is

angry, violent, or ready to attack.

cease The children were asked to cease talking, because

their teacher had a headache.

If you cease to

do something,

you stop doing it.

impressed I was very impressed with Rebekah’s math

grade.To be impressed

with someone means to

admire that person.