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Vocabulary 3. 10 th Grade English. Tentative. I have tentative plans to go to the movies but I have to check my work schedule before I buy the tickets. Adjective unsure; uncertain; not definite. Debacle.
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Vocabulary 3 10th Grade English
Tentative I have tentative plans to go to the movies but I have to check my work schedule before I buy the tickets. • Adjective • unsure; uncertain; not definite
Debacle Taking the class on a field trip was such a debacle that the teacher vowed never to do it again. • Noun • A sudden, disastrous downfall; A total, often absurd failure
apathy My first period class shows apathy towards grammar. • Noun; Lack of interest or concern; not caring
Rambunctious The fans were so rambunctious that the game turned into a riot. • Adjective • Difficult to control or handle; disorderly
Stagnant Due to the stagnant economy, there are not many open jobs. • Adjective • Showing little or no activity; dull and sluggish
Benevolent The benevolent boy shared his lunch with the new student who forgot to bring his own lunch. • Adjective • Showing kindness or goodwill
chivalrous The chivalrous knight killed the dragon and saved the princess. Adj: Gallant; good manners
Absurd It is absurd to wear shorts when it is snowing outside! • Adjective or noun • Illogical, outrageous, or senseless
Insatiable My thirst is insatiable because I have drank a gallon of water and am still thirsty! • Adjective • incapable of being satisfied or appeased
Catatonic After the accident Polly was in a catatonic state. • Adjective • A non-responsive, coma like state
Heinous Stealing money from a church is a heinous crime. • Adjective • hateful; horrifying; totally reprehensible