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Please note: You may continue to use this page type if you desire. <P>Vocabulary Words for May 1, 2009- May 14th<BR>1. arch (n) a curved structure that serves as an opening and as a support<BR> (v) to form a curve<BR> (adj) main; playful mischievous<BR> synonyms: (n&v) curve; (n) archway, curvature, semicircle, (adj) chief, principal; playful, mischievous, sly<BR> antonyms; (adj) minor, lesser, secondary</P> <P>2. authentic (adj) being the real thing; worthy of belief, true<BR> synonyms: real, actual, true, genuine, sincere<BR> antonyms: fake, false, counterfeit, inauthentic</P> <P>3. clarify (v) to say clearly or make easier to understand<BR> synonyms: explain, simplify, illuminate, demystify<BR> antonyms: bewilder, complicate, mystify, obsure, perplex, puzzle</P> <P>4. declare (v) to state strongly; to make a formal or an official statement<BR> synonyms: state, affirm, announcew, assert, proclaim<BR> antonym: deny</P> <P>5. grant (v) to permit or allow; to admit that something is true<BR> (n) something that is given<BR> synonyms: (v&N) award; (v) bequeath, bestow, accord, admit allow acknowledge, concede; (n) gift, present, endowment<BR> antonyms: (v) refuse, disallow, rescind</P> <P>6. grave (n) a hole in the ground where something is buried<BR> (adj) very important and requiring much attention; serious, solemn<BR> synonyms: (N0 tomb, sepulcher; (adj) critical signigicant, sober, solemn somber, subdued<BR> antonyms (adj) cheerful, joking, light, lighthearted, merry, sunny, frivolous; insignigficant, unimportant</P> <P>7. modest (adj) not thinking too highly of oneself, not boastful; proper in speech, dress, or behavior; not extreme or large, moderate<BR> synonyms: reserved, proper, humble, shy, diffident; simple, chaste, demure; moderate, unpretentious<BR> antonyms: bold, conceited, proud, self-assured, vain; flamboyant; excessive, grand, imposing</P> <P>8. opponent (n) someone who is set against another, as in a contest, game, argument, or fight<BR> synonyms: for, rival, enemy, competitor, challenger, antagonist<BR> antonyms: ally, partner, colleague,helper, friend, teamate</P> <P>9 valid (adj) supported by facts or evidence, true<BR> synonyms: true, cogent, convincing, justifiable, persuasive, sound<BR> antonyms: dubious, false, invalid, unconvincing</P> <P>10. yearn (v) to long for<BR> synonyms: desire, wish, want, crave, need, pine, hunger, thirst<BR>10. <BR><BR> <BR><BR>Vocabulary Words for April 22-30th</P> <P>1. audible (adj) capable of being heard<BR>synonyms: loud, clear, distinct; Antonyms: inaudible, faint, indistinct</P> <P>2. consume (v) to eat or drink, especially in large amounts; to use up; to destroy<BR>synonyms: devour, waste, deplete; destroy, demolish, annihilate, vanquish</P> <P>3. glide (v) to move smoothly and easily<BR>synonyms: slide, coast, cruise, sail</P> <P>4. origin (n) the cause or beginning<BR>synonyms: beginning, start, source, root, parentage, ancestry, lineage<BR>antonyms: end, finish, death, demise<BR>5. prevent (v) to stop from happening<BR>synonyms: bar, block, prohibit, hamper, hinder, restrain, obstruct<BR>antonyms: allow, permit, encourage<BR>6. punctuate (v) to mark printed or written materials with periods, commas, and other signs; to interrupt from tine to time; to give importance to <BR>synonyms: interrupt; emphasize, accentuate</P> <P>7. representative (n) a typical example: someone who acts for another<BR>(adj) having to do with elected members; being a typical example<BR>Synonyms (n) example, type, specimen, agent, spokesperson, delegate, ambassador<BR>(adj) elected, chosen; aypical, characteristic, illustrative<BR>antonyms: (adj) atypical, unrepresentative</P> <P>8. scorn (n) a feeling that something or someone is worthless or inferior; an expression of that feeling<BR>(v) to act with contempt toward an object or a person; to make fun of<BR>synonyms: (n&v) ridicule, distain; (n) conempt, disrespect, mockery, derision;<BR>(v) mock, dismiss, reuect, spurn, scoff, sneer<BR>antonyms: (n) admiration, praise: (v) approve, embrace<BR>9. stout (Adj) large and heavy in build; phsically strong and sturdy; having courage or determination<BR>synonyms: brave, bold, courageous, forceful; sturdy, vigorous, fat, heavy<BR>antonyms: cowardly, timid; infirm, weak; thin<BR>10. woe (n) great sorrow or suffering; trouble<BR>synonyms: sadness, unhappiness, misery, sorrow, grief, despondency; misfortune, suffering; <BR>antonyms; happiness, joy, luck</P> <P>ocabulary Words for March 16-26t<BR>1. approach (v) to come close to; to begin to deal with; to make a request<BR>(n) the act of coming close to; a way to deal with something or someone; a way of reaching a place<BR>synonyms: (v& n) access; (v) near; undertake; (n) manner, method, system, technique, attitude, style; entrance, avenue, route<BR>antonyms: (v) leave, avoid, retreat<BR>2. approve (v) to have a high opinion of; to give permission<BR>synonyms: accept, admire; agree to, accredit, endorse, authorize<BR>antonyms: reject, condemn, disapprove, discredit<BR>3. glory (n) great honor or praise given by others; great beauty<BR>synonyms: honor, praise, fame; beauty, splendor, magnificence<BR>antonyms: ordinary, plain, simple, modest, poor<BR>4. magnificent (adj) very grand and fine; remarkably beautiful or outstanding<BR>synonyms: superb, majestic, striking, splendid, glorious, imposing, impressive<BR>antonyms: ordinary, plain, simple, modest, poor<BR>5. meek (adj) not courageous or strong<BR>synonyms: mild, gentle, easygoing, quiet; weak, timid, submissive<BR>antonyms: brave, bold, outgoing, outspoken, assertive, aggressive, overbearing; strong, courageous<BR>6. prompt (adj) on time: done quickly and without delay<BR>(v) to move someone to action; to remind someone what to do or what to say<BR>synonyms: (adj) early, punctual, timely; fast, quick; (v) cause, make, urge, encourage, motivate, stimulate; remind, cue<BR>antonyms: (adj) slow, late, tardy, delayed; (v) discourage, deter<BR>7. revive (v) to bring or come back to life<BR>synonyms: resuscitate, renew, restore, return<BR>antonyms: deaden, impair, kill<BR>8. tradition: (n) a custom, belief, or idea that has been passed down over time<BR>synonyms: custom, pattern, practice, ritual<BR>9. watchful (adj) always noticing what is happening, aware<BR>synonyms: alert, aware, observant, vigilant<BR>antonyms: sleepy, unaware, oblivious<BR>10. wreckage (n) what is left of something that has been destroyed<BR>synonyms: ruins, remains, remnants, destruction<BR>Vocabulary Words for March 2-10th<BR>1. actual (adj) happening in fact or reality<BR>synonyms: real, true, factual, genuine, authentic, legitimate, existing<BR>antonyms: false, untrue, unreal, nonexistene<BR>2. brink (n) the highest point of a steep place; the very edge, verge<BR>synonyms: edge, verge, point, border, threshold<BR>3. chill (n) an unpleasant feeling of coldness, often from illness or fear<BR>(v) to make or become cold<BR>synonyms: (n) coldness, coolness, nip, (v) cool, refrigerater freeze<BR>antonyms: (n&v) heat; (n) warmth; (v) defrost; warm<BR>4. conquer (v) to defeat or take over; to master or overcome<BR>synonyms: win, defeat, beat, overpower, overthrow, overcome, control excel vanquish<BR>antonyms: surrender, yield, submit, relinquish<BR>5. fortunate: (adj) having or bringing good luck; lucky<BR>synonyms: lucky, blessed, happy, successful, auspicious, favorable fortuitous<BR>antonyms: unfortunate, unlucky, unfavorable,, inauspicious<BR>6. fury (n) strong anger, rage<BR>synonyms: anger, rage. wrath, fierceness, violence, force, power<BR>7. intend (v) to plan to do something; to have a goal or purpose<BR>synonyms: plan, mean, aim, expect, propose<BR>8. pattern (n) the way that shapes and colors are put together; a model or guide for making something; a design that is repeated<BR>(v) to make or follow according to a model or design<BR>synonyms: (n&v) model, style, form; (n) design, system, order, arrnagement, sequence, guide, standard; (v) imitate, match<BR>9. vibrant (adj) full of life, energy, or activity<BR>synonyms: lively, energetic, spirited, dynamic, vivid, bright, striking<BR>antonyms: listless, lifeless, dull, inconspicuous, ordinary, unremarkable<BR>10. wit (n) the talent to describe things or people in a funny or unusual way; the ability to think clearly; a clever and amusing person<BR>synonyms: humor, intelligence, cleverness, acumen, ingenuity<BR>antomyms: stupidity, seriousness</P> <P>Vocabulary Words for February 13-23rd</P> <P>1. ability (n) the power or skill to do something<BR>synonyms: apitude, coordination, dexterity, skill<BR>antonyms: inability, powerlessness<BR>2. avoid: (v) to keep away from<BR>synonyms: evade, escape, elude, shun<BR>antonyms: see<BR>3. bashful (adj) shy, not at ease, especially in a social setting<BR>synonyms: timid, shy, reserved, diffident, hesitant, self-conscious, awkward, uneasy<BR>antonyms: bold, brash, aggressive, forward, extroverted, outgoing<BR>4. brief (adj) short in time, amount, or length<BR>synonyms: quick, short, fleeting, concise, curt, pithy, succince, terse<BR>antonyms: long, lengthy, extended</P> <P>5. compete (v) to try for something, such as a prize: to take part in a game or contest; to play against another or others<BR>synonyms: strive, rival, vie with, contend, challenge<BR>6. consider (v) to think about or pay attention to<BR>synonyms: think, weigh, analyze, evaluate, ponder, reflect, regard, study<BR>antonyms: decline, rebuff,reject, repel<BR>7. delightful (adj) very pleasing, wonderful<BR>synonyms: lovely, appealing, enjoyable, agreeable, pleasant, joyful<BR>antonyms: disagreeable, displeasing, unpleasant, joyless<BR>8. honor (n) great respect: a sign of respect; asense of what is right<BR>(v) to respect or value<BR>synonyms: (N&V) praise, credit, esteem (n) glory, recognition, reputation, integrity<BR>prestige, privilege<BR>antonyms (n&v) disgrace, dishonor: (v) humiliate<BR>9. reflex (n) an automatic response, usually very quick<BR>synonym: response<BR>10. remark (n) a short statement<BR>(v) to say, mention: give an opinion<BR>synonym: (n&v) comment: (n) observation, statement: (v) observe, say, speak, state, mention<BR>Vocabulary Words for February 2-10th</P> <P>1. ancient (adj) very old; early in history</P> <P>2. climate (n) the usual weather conditions of a place</P> <P>3. cling (v) to hold on firmly; to have a strong attachment to or feeling for something or someone</P> <P>4. custom (n) a common practice; the way people do things year after year</P> <P>5. decay (v) to slowly decline of fall into ruin</P> <P>decay (n) the slow decline of something</P> <P>6. disturb (v) to make upset or uneasy</P> <P>7. expose (v) to uncover or open to view; to make something known</P> <P>8. perform (v) to carry out a task; to act or entertain</P> <P>9. remote (adj) far removed in distance or time, out of the way; unlikely; very slight</P> <P>10. timid (adj) lacking courage or confidence <BR>Vocabulary Words for Jan. 14th-29th Exam date 29th of January</P> <P>1.accuse (v) to say that someone or something has done wrong; blame</P> <P>2. clever (adj) having or showing a quick mind; bright, smart</P> <P>3. coast (n) the land near the sea or ocean</P> <P>coast (v) to move along without any power or effort; to slide down a slope</P> <P>4. delicate (adj) easily broken or damaged; requiring care or skill</P> <P>5. explore (v) to travel; to discover; to look into or study something</P> <P>6. imitate (v) to copy someone's movements or expressions; to appear like something else</P> <P>7. pierce (v) to make a hole or opening; to run into or through something; as with a pointed weapon</P> <P>8. rare (adj) not often found, seen, or happening; unusually valuable or good; not fully cooked</P> <P>9. symbol (n) something that stands for something else; a written sign that is used to represent an operation or a calculation</P> <P>10. triumph (n) an important success or win; a feeling or happiness that comes from winning</P> <P>ocabulary Words for January 5th-13th The exam will be given the 13thVocabulary words for January</P> <P>1. border (n) the outer edge of an object; the line where one part ends and another starts</P> <P>2. certain (adj) having no doubt; sure; known but not named</P> <P>3. clasp (n) a device that holds parts together; a strong hold</P> <P>4. depart (v) to go away</P> <P>5. fierce (adj) violent;wild or savage; very strong</P> <P>6. journey (n) a long trip; a passage from one place to another</P> <P>7. observe (v) to see; to watch with close attention; to stick to or obey</P> <P>8. superb (adj) of the best quality</P> <P>9. treasure (n) a collection of valuable objects; something worth a lot</P> <P>10. wisdom (n) knowledge and good sense, especially as a result of experience</P> <P></P> <P>The exam will be given on December l6th 2008</P> <P>1. atmosphere (n) the air that surrounds the earth; the feeling or mood in a room or place</P> <P>2. brillant (adj) sparkling or full of light; striking and shiny; very smart</P> <P>3. convince (v) to get someone to believe something or to do something; to win over</P> <P>4. endure (v) to put up with; to continue in the same way for a long time</P> <P>5. glance (v) to look quickly; to bounce off a surface and fly off to one side</P> <P>6. harsh (adj) rough or unpleasant to the senses; unkind in voice or behavior</P> <P>7. plunge (v) to fall quickly; to quickly throw oneself down or into something</P> <P>8. precious (adj) sells for a very high price; loved and adored</P> <P>9 swift (adj) able to move at quick speed; quick to respond</P> <P>10. unite (v) to bring two or more parts together to make a whole</P> <P></P> <P>1. arranged-- put in order or position</P> <P>2. bundles--- things tied or wrapped together so that they are easier to carry</P> <P>3. dangerously--- unsafely</P> <P>4. errands-- short trips to do something</P> <P>5. excitedly--- with strong lively feelings</P> <P>6. steady--- firmly fixed; not swaying</P> <P>7. unwrapped--- uncovered by removing something placed around an item</P> <P>8. wobbled--- moved from side to side in an unsteady or shaky way </P> <P><FONT size=6></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>/Week of September 22-25</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>1. amount -- the sum of two or more numbers or quantities</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>2. check --a written order directing a bank to pay a certain amount of money to the person named</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>3. earned-- deserved or won because of hard work or good behavior</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>4. expensive--- having a high price; very costly</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>5 interest ----money that is paid for the use of borrowed or deposited money</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>6. million--1,000,000</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>7. thousand--1,000</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>8. value-- the worth of something in money</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>9. worth-- equal in value to </FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6></FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>Week of September 15, 2008</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>1. college - a school that offers higher education than high school</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>2. dimes - coins in the United States equal to ten cents</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>3. downtown - the main part or business part of a town</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>4. fined - punished by making someone pay money for breaking a rule</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>5. nickels - coins in the United States equal to five cents</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>6. rich - having much money, land, or other valuable things</FONT></P> <P><FONT size=6>7. quarters - coins in the United States equal to twenty-five cents</FONT></P> <P><STRONG><FONT size=6></FONT></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><FONT size=6>Previous Week:</FONT></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><FONT size=6>1. Carpenter - someone whose work is building and repairing things made of wood.</FONT></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><FONT size=6>2. Carpetmaker - a person who makes carpet and rugs for floors</FONT></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><FONT size=6>3. Knowledge - what you know</FONT></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><FONT size=6>4. Marketplace - a place where people meet to buy and sell things</FONT></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><FONT size=6>5. Merchant - someone who buys and sells goods for a living</FONT></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><FONT size=6>6. Plenty - a full supply</FONT></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><FONT size=6>7. Straying - wandering</FONT></STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><FONT size=6>8. Thread - a thin string made of strands of cotton, silk, wool, or nylon, spun and twisted together</P> <OL></FONT></STRONG></OL> Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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