Transcript Semester 1 Vocabulary - Springfield Public Schools

Semester 1 Vocabulary
Week 1: September 2
 Petty
 Venture
 Whim
 Quizzical
petty
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
petty
 Guess the meaning using context clues
 ”Students shouldn’t argue over such petty
things like who gets to answer the question
first.”
petty
 adj.
 contemptibly narrow in outlook; (informal) small and
of little importance; inferior in rank or status;
 noun
 larceny of property having a value less than some
amount (the amount varies by locale)
 Synonyms
 small-minded, petit larceny, petty larceny, fiddling,
footling, little, niggling, piddling, piffling, trivial,
inferior, lower-ranking, lowly, secondary, subordinate
venture
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
venture
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 After hearing the creaking sounds in the house, she
carefully ventured outside the bedroom.
venture
 noun
 any venturesome undertaking especially one with an
uncertain outcome; a commercial undertaking that
risks a loss but promises a profit; an investment that
is very risky but could yield great profits;
 verb
 proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible
dangers; put at risk; put forward, of a guess, in spite
of possible refutation
 Synonyms
 embark, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize,
speculation, guess, pretend
whim
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
whim
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The teenager dyed her hair blue on a whim last weekend.
whim
 noun
 an odd or fanciful or capricious idea; a sudden
desire
 Synonyms
 notion, whimsy, caprice, impulse
quizzical
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
quizzical
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 After I told the the long, complicated joke, she gave me a
quizzical look.
quizzical
 adj.
 perplexed (as if being expected to know something that
you do not know); playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
 Synonym
 questioning, mocking, teasing
Week 2
 Moderate
 Fiasco
 Gritty
 Contemplate
moderate
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
moderate
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 I will not moderate my criticism!
 The debate was moderated by a famous law professor.
 Most voters in the neighborhood reported being
moderates.
moderate
 adj.
 not extreme; being within reasonable or average limits; not
excessive or extreme; marked by avoidance of extravagance or
extremes;
 noun
 a person who takes a position in the political center;
 verb
 make less fast or intense; preside over; restrain or temper; make
less strong or intense; soften; make less severe or harsh; lessen
the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
 Synonyms
 chair, lead, temperate, restrained, centrist, middle of the roader,
chasten, temper, tone down, tame, mince, soften, control, hold in,
hold, contain, check, curb
fiasco
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
fiasco
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The party started out small and controlled, but as soon as
the word spread it soon turned into a fiasco.
fiasco
 noun
 a sudden and violent collapse
 Synonyms
 debacle, blunder
gritty
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
gritty
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The sandpaper was gritty.
 Those that chose to move west on the Oregon Trail had a
gritty disposition.
gritty
 adj.
 willing to face danger; composed of or covered with
particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
 Synonyms
 game, gamy, gamey, mettlesome, spirited, spunky,
farinaceous, coarse-grained, grainy, granular, granulose,
mealy
contemplate
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
contemplate
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 She contemplated her reflection in the mirror.
contemplate
 verb
 consider as a possibility; look at thoughtfully; observe
deep in thought; reflect deeply on a subject; think intently
and at length, as for spiritual purposes
 Synonyms
 chew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate,
muse, reflect, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate, study
Week 3 Vocabulary
September 15
 Diplomatic
 Taunt
 Obsolete
 Exaggerate
diplomatic
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
diplomatic
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 My teacher is so diplomatic at giving feedback that I
never get my feelings hurt when I get the wrong answer.
diplomatic
 adj.
 skilled in dealing with people
 Synonyms
 Tactful
taunt
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
taunt
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The zookeeper had to scold some teenagers who were
taunting the lion by poking sticks through the bars of its
cage.
taunt
 Verb
 To tease or make fun of
 Synonyms
 Mock, tease
obsolete
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
obsolete
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 Just as CD’s made records a thing of the past, DVD
players made VCR’s obsolete.
obsolete
 adj.
 old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; no longer in
use
 Synonyms

out-of-date, ancient, extinct, stale
exaggerate
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
exaggerate
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 Tall tales usually exaggerate and attribute superhuman
traits to characters.
exaggerate
 Verb
 to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; do something to
an excessive degree
 Synonyms
 Overstate, magnify, amplify, inflate
Week 4
September 22
 Tendency
 Persistent
 Extricate
 Flaunt
tendency
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
tendency
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The puppy has a tendency to chew on things.
tendency
 Noun
 Likelihood of behaving in a certain way
 Synonyms
 Inclination, propensity, leaning
persistent
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
persistent
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The persistent hikers finally overcame the last obstacle
and reached the summit. Their ordeal left them with
persistent aches and pains.
persistent
 adj.
 Not giving up
 Lasting a long time
 Synonyms
 Perseverant, insistent, relentless
extricate
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
extricate
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The bear struggled to extricate itself from the net.
extricate
 Verb
 to set free from a difficult or
embarrassing situation
 Synonyms
 Free, release, disentangle
flaunt
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
flaunt
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 My cousin loves to flaunt her expensive clothes whenever
she has the chance.
flaunt
 Verb
 To display noticeably
 Synonym
 Show off, display, parade
Week 5
September 29
 Deception
 Immobile
 Avert
 Fastidious
Deception
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Deception
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The movie villain's deception to disguise his identity was
uncovered by the clever detective.
Deception
 Noun
 A trick or lie meant to deceive someone
 Synonyms
 Deceit, fraud, trickery
Immobile
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Immobile
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The car is totally immobile without its battery.
Immobile
 Adjective
 Unable to move
 Synonyms
 Motionless
Avert
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Avert
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 A sudden noise made the driver avert his eyes from the
road. Fortunately, he was able to avert an accident by
refocusing on the traffic ahead.
Avert
 Verb
 To turn away from
 To prevent
 Synonyms
 Prevent, avoid
Fastidious
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Fastidious
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The fastidious eater complained about every dish served
at dinner.
Fastidious
 Adj
 Not easy to please
 Synonyms
 Painstaking, meticulous
Week 6
 Lunge
 Reluctant
 Confront
 Ambiguous
Lunge
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Lunge
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The kitten lunged at my fish sandwich.
Lunge
 Verb
 To move forward suddenly
 Synonym
 Jab, stab, thrust, charge
Reluctant
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Reluctant
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The young boy was reluctant to jump into the deep end of
the pool.
Reluctant
 Adjective
 Unwilling
 Synonym
 Unwilling, opposed, resistant
Confront
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Confront
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 I decided to confront my brother about using my bike
without permission.
Confront
 Verb
 To meet or face boldly
 Synonyms
 Tackle, address, face
Ambiguous
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Ambiguous
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The judge asked the witness to clarify her ambiguous
answer.
Ambiguous
 Adj
 Having more than one possible
meaning
 Synonym
 Debatable
Week 7
 Encumber
 Indispensable
 Mortify
 Bountiful
Encumber
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
encumber
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The escaping robber was encumbered by the heavy sack
of loot.
encumber
 Verb
 To weigh down or burden
 Synonym
 Hamper, hinder, obstruct, impede
Indispensable
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Indispensable
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 Although we can live a long time without food, water is
indispensable.
indispensable
 Adj
 Absolutely necessary
 Synonyms
 Vital, essential, necessary, crucial, key
Mortify
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
mortify
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 At my graduation party, my brother mortified me when he
began to sing off-key into the karaoke machine.
mortify
 Verb
 To cause someone to fell terrible embarrassment.
 Synonyms
 Humiliate, embarrass, shame, abash, horrify, appall
Bountiful
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
bountiful
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 Because everyone brought something to eat, we had a
bountiful amount of food for the potluck.
bountiful
 Adj
 More than enough
 Synonyms
 Plenty, plentiful, abundant, ample, copious
Week 8
 Endorse
 Idle
 Descend
 Absorb
Endorse
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
endorse
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 Famous athletes sometimes endorse athletic gear. They
have to endorse a contract to make a legal agreement
with a sporting gear company.
endorse
 Verb
 1. To give support or approval to
 2. To sign one’s name
 Synonyms
 1. advocate, favor, commend, praise
 2. sign, authenticate
Idle
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
idle
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 I like to spend my idle hours on on a rainy day watching
old movies.
idle
 Adj
 Not busy; doing nothing
 Synonyms
 Lazy, inactive
Descend
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
descend
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The squirrel quickly descended from the treetop to the
ground.
descend
 Verb
 To move from a higher place to a lower place
 Synonyms
 Go down, come down
Absorb
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
absorb
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 Marta is absorbed by an interest in horses. She absorbs
all the books she can find on the subject.
Absorb
 Verb
 1. To involve or engage completely
 2. To take in or soak up
 Synonyms
 1. Engrossed, captivated
 2. Soak up, draw in
Week 9
 Erroneous
 Mesmerize
 Jubilant
 Repose
Erroneous
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
erroneous
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The garage sale address given in the
newspaper was erroneous, so we never
found the right location.
Erroneous
 Adjective
 Containing an error
 Synonyms
 Untrue, inaccurate, false, flawed,
misguided
Mesmerize
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
mesmerize
 Guess the meaning using context
clues.
 The meteor shower mesmerized
everyone who saw it.
Mesmerize
 Verb
 To fascinate
 Synonyms
 Enthrall, grip, spellbind, entrance
Jubilant
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
jubilant
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The streets were filled with jubilant
spectators as the Olympic victors
paraded past.
Jubilant
 Adjective
 Feeling or showing great joy
 Synonyms
 Ecstatic, elated, euphoric, joyous
Repose
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Repose
 Noun
 Freedom from activity or responsibility
 Synonyms
 Inactivity, stillness, peace
Week 10
 Conform
 Fatigue
 Redundant
 Ravenous
Conform
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
conform
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 I’d rather sit on the floor, but in school I
must conform and sit at a desk.
Conform
 Verb
 To act or think in a way that follows the
rules
 Synonyms
 Comply, yield, follow, obey
Fatigue
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
fatigue
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 I felt extreme fatigue after the twentymile bike ride.
Fatigue
 Noun
 The condition of being very tired
 Synonyms
 Exhausted, weariness
Redundant
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
redundant
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 Wearing uniforms everyday with little change can become
redundant.
 The woman said that she finally changer her hair style
after 20 years because it was redundant.
Redundant
 Adjective
 Being in excess; exceeding what is
usual or natural
 Synonyms
 Unnecessary, superfluous
Ravenous
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
ravenous
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 Right before lunch, my stomach growls
because I am ravenous.
Ravenous
 Adjective
 Extremely Hungry
 Synonyms
 Ferocious, greedy, voracious, famished
Week 11
 Trepidation
 Tenacious
 Permeate
 Intrepid
Trepidation
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Trepidation
Trepidation
 Noun
 A fear about something that may
happen
 Synonyms
 Fear, apprehension, dread, tension,
unease
Tenacious
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Tenacious
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The detective tenacious in his search for
clues, which led him to the truth.
Tenacious
 Adjective
 Keeping a firm hold on something
 Synonyms
 Persistent, determined, insistent
Permeate
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Permeate
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The smell of perfume was so strong that it
permeated the hallways and classrooms,
giving some students headaches.
Permeate
 Verb
 To spread throughout (something)
 Synonyms
 Pervade, fill, penetrate
Intrepid
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Intrepid
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The intrepid reporter would face any
situation with ease.
Intrepid
 Adjective
 Adventurous (often used for rhetorical
or humorous effect)
 Synonyms
 Fearless, unafraid, bold, heroic
Week 12
 Incessant
 Incandescent
 Impede
 Benevolent
Incessant
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Incessant
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The dog’s incessant barking kept me
awake all night.
Incessant
 Adjective
 The continuation of something
unpleasant without pause or
interruption
 Synonyms
 Constant, continuing, persistent,
relentless
Incandescent
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Incandescent
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The volcano erupted in incandescent
liquid rock.
Incandescent
 Adjective
 Showing light as a result of being
heated
 Passionate or brilliant
 Synonyms
 White-hot, burning, fiery
 Passionate, ardent, fervent
Impede
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Impede
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 A piece of candy became caught in the
child’s throat and began to impeded his
breathing, so he began to choke.
Impede
 Verb
 To delay or prevent (someone or
something) by obstructing them
 Synonyms
 Hinder, obstruct, hamper
Benevolent
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Benevolent
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 During the holidays, it is especially
important to show benevolence towards
one’s neighbors.
Benevolent
 Adjective
 Well-meaning and kindly
 Synonyms
 Kindly, compassionate, caring
Week 13
 Astute
 Apathy
 Admonish
 Emulate
Astute
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Astute
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The astute business man could always
find the right person for the job.
Astute
 Adjective
 having or showing an ability to
accurately assess situations or people
and turn this to one's advantage.
 Synonyms
 Shrewd, crafty, intuitive
Apathy
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Apathy
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The widespread apathy among the
students resulted in low attendance and
high failure rates.
Apathy
 Noun
 lack of interest, enthusiasm, or
concern.
 Synonyms
 Indifference, unconcern, lethargy
Admonish
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Admonish
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 She admonished him when he used bad
manners at the dinner table.
Admonish
 Verb
 to warn or scold someone firmly
 Synonyms
 Reprimand, berate, criticize
Emulate
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Emulate
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 My mother told me not to emulate my
brother’s bad behavior, or I would be
sorry.
Emulate
 Verb
 match or surpass (a person or
achievement), typically by imitation.
 Synonyms
 Imitate, copy, mirror
Week 14
 Elude
 Eloquent
 Elicit
 Debacle
Elude
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Elude
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
He managed to elude the police by escaping
into an alley.
Elude
 Verb
 Escape from (a danger, an enemy),
typically in a skillful or cunning way.
 Synonyms
 Evade, avoid, dodge
Eloquent
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Eloquent
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The President gave an eloquent speech
on the importance of volunteering.
Eloquent
 Adjective
 fluent or persuasive in speaking or
writing.
 Synonyms
 Fluent, articulate, expressive
Elicit
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Elicit
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 The extremely successful comedy elicits
laughs from all audience members.
Elicit
 Verb
 To draw out (a response, answer, or
fact) from someone in reaction to one's
own actions
 Synonyms
 Obtain, extract, evoke
Debacle
 Rate the word
 1-I have never heard of this word
 2- I have heard of the word but I have no idea what it
means
 3 I have heard the word and I guess that’s its’ meaning is
______________
 4 I know the word and it means _____________
Debacle
 Guess the meaning using context clues.
 In the 1930’s, the great financial debacle
became known as The Great Depression.
Debacle
 Noun
 A sudden failure
 Synonyms
 Fiasco, failure, catastrophe, mess