Vocabulary Words for 2008-2009 Verbs are action or being words: am, are, is, was, etc. grumble, stumble, mumble, attack, drop, dive, plunge, lunge, scatter, shatter, chatter, meander, stroll, descend, ascend, pretend, imagine, dream, dodge, scamper, skitter, dash, trudge, screech, shriek, squawk, dunk, glide, soar, sprint, contemplate, mull over, ponder, wander, saunter, scream, yell, bellow, hoot, whistle, toot, sequester, hide, bury, dig, bluster, blame, sing, tremble, shake, shiver, swim, drown, stroke, float, crash, collide, turn, spin, spiral, dawdle, saunter, lurch, crunch, munch, bunch, scrunch, slither, slide, slip, gnaw, tear, rip, cut, saw, chip, hammer, plow, plunder, pilfer, teal, tremble, shake, recoil, roll, rock, retreat, resign, rediscover, discover, analyze, joke, laugh, giggle, whimper, wail, google, oggle, spy, sigh, gargle, swallow, swindle, rob, waddle, squat, grip, handle, strangle, tangle, mingle, plummet, ache, snatch, catch, gaze, mesmerize, lumber, hypnotize, trigger, sway, bend, alarm, burn, swarm, swell, twist, miss, twinkle, nip, nap, slumber, stride, suffocate, inhale, exhale, breathe, gasp, shriek, fade, evaporate, disappear, transport, shift, shape change, metamorphose, expand, reduce, chant, answer, root, accomplish, explain, comprehend, examine, x-ray, complain, moan, groan, grow, growl, smirk, chirp, gobble, squeak, wobble, stagger, dream, imagine, investigate, organize, scroll, pipe, memorize, swipe, ride, sweep, brush, dust, vacuum, wash, soil, grind, rub, spoil, jive, rush, squander, hug, kiss, embrace, humiliate, embarrass, blush, scrap, cheer, jeer, fear, scare, frighten, trap, ambush, amble, tunnel, funnel, cross, traverse, star, explode, bomb, destroy, blow, burn, fascinate, invade, evade, guess,galumph, loom, sulk, glue, . Being verbs: am, is, are, were, was, will be, have/has been, would have been, should have been, could have been, be, being. Adjectives are words that describe people, places, or things: rambunctious, energetic, enthusiastic, curious, intelligent, confident, reluctant, lovely, luscious, luxurious, little, minute, miniature, manicured, sour, succulent, animated, statuesque, scintillating, rotund, robust, rotten, raucous, revolting, riotous, rusty, rapid, truculant, rambunctious, rabid courageous, respectable, peaceful, gentle, glamorous, tenacious, luminescent, incandescent, negative, pessimistic, positive, optimistic, thrilling, exciting, stimulating, scintillating, stellar, defiant, courteous, extensive, dextrous, vicious, cruel, divine, delectable, delicious, magnificent, horrible, hysterical, hyper, nervous, excited, shaking, elegant, beautiful, fresh, young, colorful, splendid, superior, fatigued, overwrought, stupendous, enormous, imaginative, creative, deadly, poisonous, fond, superstitious, mysterious, calm, wretched, pale, flamboyant, shy, timid, hairy, bald, hairless, shiny, furry, feathery, swirly, curly, straight, crooked, twirly, hungry, busy, heroic, outstanding, villainous, infinite, remote, electric, watery, necessary, educated, scholarly, athletic, bored, lazy, expressive, somber, translucent, transparent, opaque, startling, novel, industrious, eager, resplendent, melodious, harmonious, bubbly, effervescent, . Adverbs are words that describe verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Look for the "ly" ending: too, well, barely, carefully, meticulously, hungrily, ravenously, greedily, fully, often, never, frequently, occasionally, compelling, avidly, angrily, furiously, savagely, ruthlessly, quickly, slowly, rapidly, quietly, loudly, noisily, thoughtfully, gracefully, tranquilly, happily, jubilantly, boisterously, swimmingly, horribly, greedily. Nouns are words that name persons, places, or things and ideas: peace, war, architect, doctor, New York City, school, Middlesex Middle School, house, home, computer, desk, pen, pencil, peace, tranquility, honor, pride. Pronouns are words that replace nouns: I, me, you, he, him, she, her, it, we, us, they, them. Words To Avoid: 1. enough with stuff 2. so has got to go 3. nice will not suffice 4. said is dead 5. got has gotta go 6. cool is out of the school 7. fun is on the run 8. good is out of the hood 9. go is just so so 10. let's make an end to then and then and then 11. went is spent 12. and is banned 13. great on your nerves will grate Colors: amber, rust, pumpkin, burnt sienna, tangerine, persimmon, cinnamon, dark or light, milk, or white chocolate, licorice, chartreuse, jade, hazel, emerald,lime, lemon, eggplant (aubergine), lavender, violet, purple, ruby, scarlet, crimson, cherry, strawberry, machintosh, fire engine red, sunsetred, blush red, red hot red, terracotta, brick, farmhouse, lobster red, flamingo pink, tickle me pink, honey gold, electric blue, creamy green, fuschia, magenta, bubblegum pink, ghost white, chalk white, marshmallow white, diamond, lapis lazuli (blue), sapphire, topaz, baby blue, turquoise, teale, sea green, navy blue, sky blue, blueberry, grape, watermelon, mango, carrot, squash, apple red, coral, aquamarine,gold, neon green, neon yellow, neon pink, rose, parrot green, sunset orange, aqua, cotton candy pink, raspberry, periwinkle, maroon, garnet, beige, tan, whipped cream, nutmeg, pepper, paprika, chile pepper, red pepper, green pepper, maple sugar, honey, pine, olive green, blue bear blue, baby pink, mud, black bat, cobweb white, bluebell blue, daisy white, daisy yellow, grass green, copper, black cat, tabby, canary yellow, mint green, mustard yellow, viridian (dark green), ocean blue, silver, bronze, pewter, grey, powder blue, tomato red, catsup red. Pronouns: I, me, you, he, him, she, her, it, we, us, they, them. Spring vocabulary: Thrush Packet melancholy: sad, sadness linger: stay longer tranquility: peacefulness herald: announce blithe: carefree jubilance; joy droning: talk on and on with one tone commingle: gather together eliciting: calling forward wafting: waving sanctuary: peaceful place strife: problems mischievous: naughty devious: sly, tricky drudge: annoying work hail: call for something wallow: rolling around leisure: no work, relaxation elixir: a healing liquid luxurious: rich mellifluous: sweet sounding celestial: heavenly loquacious: talkative resilient: resourceful, hearty jubilance: joy weary: tired ebullient: joyful, jubilant hovering: standing over lurch: jerk forward thrall: excited atmosphere pastels: light colors fling: party wisteria: purple vine adorned: dressed forlorn: sad morn: morning scorn: scold hierarchy: order of things dominating: controlling incessant: constant strident: harsh sound verdant: green domain: territory agile: quick alight: land exhilarating: lively rapture: pleasure serenade: song October Vocabulary by Robert Frost: averse to: against (adj.) beguile: enchant, trick (verb) amethyst: lavender semi-precious stone mantle: shawl, scarf, blanket clustered: gathered in a bunch (adj.)