Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Monday, April 27, 2015
Spelling List #29
Spelling and Vocabulary List-
***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***
Spelling List:
- translate- to put in a different language
- transfigure- to change in form or appearance
- transition- a passing from one state, subject, place to another
- transport- to carry from one place to another
- epidermis- the outer layer of skin
- epistle- a letter or message which commonly includes a set of directions
- epitaph- a short tribute to a person; an inscription on a tomb
- epitome- an ideal representative
- episode- a happening in real life or in a story
- bounteous- plentiful; generous
- perilous- full of danger
- virtuous- good; pure; upright
- haughty-arrogantly superior; disdainful (Antonym- humble)
- abbreviate-shorten (Antonym- lengthen)
- cordial- friendly (Antonym- unfriendly)
Reading Vocabulary:
- furrow- to make a trail in the groups or on the surface
- impertinent- not showing proper respect; rude
- mock- to tease or taunt
- writhing- making continual twisting and turning movements
- derision- to make fun of
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Monday, April 20, 2015
Spelling List #28
Spelling and Vocabulary List-
***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***
Spelling List :
- polytheistic- believing in many gods
- atheist- one who believes there is no God
- thermal- relating to heat
- objected- expressed a feeling of disapproval
- obstacle- something which stands in the way
- obsolete- out of date; no longer in use
- obsession- a feeling or idea that a person cannot get rid of.
- obstinate- stubborn; unyielding
- objective- something aimed at; a goal
- obnoxious- very unpleasant; offensive
- obliterated- removed all traces of; destroyed
- drudgery- something hard or uninteresting
- crockery- pottery; earthenware
- quicken- to make lively or active
- enlighten- to make more informed
Reading Vocabulary-
- cauldron- a large metal pot with a lid and handle
- abide- be able to tolerate something or someone
- indignantly- angered at someone or something that is wrong or feeling anger or scorn
- civil- courteous and polite
- contemptuously- without respect; in a rude manner
Monday, April 13, 2015
Spelling List 27
Spelling and Vocabulary List-
***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***
Spelling Challenge List:
- really
- receive
- recommend
- relieve
- repetition
- rhythm
- safety
- scene
- secretary
- sentence
- separation
- shepherd
- similar
- spirit
- straight
- success
- surprise
- toward
- tried
- twelfth
- valuable
- whether
- whose
- writing
- yield
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