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Vocab week 7. associate. Noun A person joined with another for a job; a partner, companion, or someone you are around a lot Lots of times you can tell what a person is like by the people they associate with. Bewilderment. Noun State of complete puzzlement or confusion
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associate • Noun • A person joined with another for a job; a partner, companion, or someone you are around a lot Lots of times you can tell what a person is like by the people they associate with.
Bewilderment • Noun • State of complete puzzlement or confusion • I was in a state of bewilderment after I won the lottery.
comprehensive • Adjective • Including a lot; extensive; OR having a great understanding • The hospital had a great comprehensive cancer center.
glance • Noun • A quick look • Glance through your math test when you are finished to make sure you completed all the problems.
haggard • Adjective • Thin and wild-looking, as if worn out by want, suffering, worry or age • I felt bad for the haggard-looking man as he shuffled down the street.
intimate • Adjective • Close to another person or thing physically, mentally or emotionally • Hazel’s intimate relationship with pie was getting out of hand; she was gaining weight like crazy!
Pitiable • Adjective • Worthy of or exciting sympathy or compassion • Howard was pitiable after he missed the field goal and the team lost the game.
soothing • Adjective • Relieving pain, doubt, or fear; something that is calming or comforting • The aloe was soothing on the girl’s terrible sunburn.
spatter • Verb • To spot or soil by splashing with a liquid • The bacon grease spattered Charlie’s apron as he cooked breakfast at the diner.
vehicle • Noun • Any means of transportation; especially one used on land • Lots of little boys are fascinated by various kinds of vehicles. • Vehicle is not an eighth grade vocabulary word!