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Across Five Aprils Chapters 7-9. Vocabulary. compassion. Use the context clues to determine the part of speech of the word and create a definition. Compassion. Emily showed compassion toward Tony by giving him a sympathy card when his dog died. . Compassion . Part of speech
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Across Five Aprils Chapters 7-9 Vocabulary
compassion Use the context clues to determine the part of speech of the word and create a definition
Compassion Emily showed compassion toward Tony by giving him a sympathy card when his dog died.
Compassion Part of speech NOUN because it tells what is being shown
compassion: Compassion - Concern for another’s distress Refer to page 115
disillusioned Use the context clues to determine the part of speech of the word and create a definition
Disillusioned The store owner was disillusioned when his store flooded. All of his dreams were ruined.
disillusioned Part of speech Adjective
disillusioned Stripped of all hope or positive thoughts. Pg. 99
hoard Use the context clues to determine the part of speech of the word and create a definition
hoard Please do not hoard all of the snacks! Allow others to eat some also.
hoard Part of speech Verb
hoard To keep and save too much for oneself. Pg. 96
inept Use the context clues to determine the part of speech of the word and create a definition.
inept Part of speech adjective
inept I am an inept basketball player. I cannot dribble and I shoot at the wrong goal.
inept Lacking in fitness or knowledge Pg. 90
interminable Use the context clues to determine the part of speech of the word and create a definition.
interminable Grandpa’s lecture about the “old days” was interminable. He went on and on for hours!
interminable Part of speech Adjective
interminable Seeming to have no end Pg. 113 Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge
lurk Use the context clues to determine the part of speech of the word and create a definition
lurk There are many frightening creatures that lurk in the dark.
lurk Part of speech verb
lurk To lie in wait in a place. Pg. 83
provoke Use the context clues to determine the part of speech of the word and create a definition.
provoke Part of speech verb
provoke Please do not provoke the tiger by hitting its cage.
provoke To cause someone or something to feel or act a certain way Pg. 103
tenacious Use the context clues to determine the part of speech of the word and create a definition
tenacious Although he was injured, the tenacious firefighter continued to rescue people.
tenacious Part of speech adjective
tenacious Determined, persistent, unyielding Pg. 89