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.)
