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Week 6 Vocabulary #26-30 October 21-25. Eavesdrop (v) – to listen secretly to the private conversations of others. Egregious (adj.) – well beyond the bounds of what is right or proper; outrageous. Ember (n) – a glowing piece of burning wood or coal. Emerge (v) – to become visible or known.
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Week 6 Vocabulary #26-30October 21-25 • Eavesdrop (v) – to listen secretly to the private conversations of others. • Egregious (adj.) – well beyond the bounds of what is right or proper; outrageous. • Ember (n) – a glowing piece of burning wood or coal. • Emerge (v) – to become visible or known. • Engross (v) – to occupy the complete attention of someone; absorb.
Week 7 Vocabulary #31-35October 28 – November 1 • Exasperation (n) – a state of anger, impatience, or great irritation. • Exhilarate (v) – to cause someone to feel very happy; elate. • Falter (v) – to proceed or continue in an unsteady or weakening manner. • Foresight (n) – the ability to imagine what is likely to happen in the future. • Fragrance (n) – a sweet or pleasant odor; a scent
Week 8 Vocabulary #36-40November 4 - 8 • Furtive (adj) – 1. Done or acting in a way that is intended not to be noticed; sneaky. 2. Giving the appearance of not wanting to be noticed, especially in showing nervousness. • Grueling (adj) – physically or mentally exhausting. • Gusto (n) – Great enjoyment; zest. • Habitation (n) – a place in which to live; a residence. • Hasten (v) – 1. to move or act swiftly; hurry. 2. to cause something to happen more quickly than it would otherwise.
Week 9 Vocabulary #41-45November 11-15 • Havoc (n): Very great destruction or disorder. • Headway(n): Progress toward a destination or a goal. • Ignite(v): 1. To cause something to start burning. 2. To begin to burn; catch fire. • Illuminate(v): To provide with light or cast light on someone or something. • Impending(adj): About to occur.
Week 10 Vocabulary #46-50November 18-22 • Imperious (adj): Arrogant; overbearing; domineering. • Jabber (v): To talk rapidly and in a senseless manner; chatter. • Jargon (n): The specialized language of a trade, profession, or group of people. • Jostle (v): To bump roughly against another person or thing. • Jut (v): To extend sharply outward or upward; project.