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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. New Eagle Elementary School. Optimistic. Definition: Expecting everything to turn out for the best. Sentence: Ms. Whyte is optimistic about another fantastic school year at New Eagle. Confident. Definition: Feeling certain. Sentence:

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  1. Vocabulary New Eagle Elementary School

  2. Optimistic Definition: Expecting everything to turn out for the best Sentence: Ms. Whyte is optimistic about another fantastic school year at New Eagle.

  3. Confident Definition: Feeling certain Sentence: Sara confidently raised her hand to answer the question.

  4. Resemble Definition: To look like Sentence: Maggie resembles her sister Molly.

  5. Accumulate Definition: To heap up or pile up; gather together; collect Sentence: Leaves accumulate on the ground during the fall.

  6. Massive Definition: Very large; enormous Sentence: The high ceiling was held up by massive pillars.

  7. Timid Definition: Fearful or shy Sentence: David is timid around people he does not know.

  8. Eerie Definition: Causing fear; creepy Sentence: I saw an eerie old house up on the hill.

  9. Boisterous Definition: Noisy and wild Sentence: The children were boisterous on the last day of school.

  10. Mimic Definition: To copy closely or imitate Sentence: I tried to mimic the moves of my Tae Kwon Do teacher.

  11. Inspire Definition: To motivate and encourage. Sentence: Mr. O’Hara inspires his students to work harder.

  12. Fascinating Definition: Something that is extremely interesting Sentence: The skyscrapers were fascinating to the tourists.

  13. Delectable Definition: Delicious Sentence: The turkey dinner was delectable.

  14. Peculiar Definition: Different; strange Sentence: Your cat has peculiar eyes: one is green and the other is blue.

  15. Decorate Definition: To add color to something that is usually plain Sentence: People enjoy decorating their homes for the holidays.

  16. Abundant Definition: Having more than enough Sentence: We had an abundant amount of cookies for the holiday party.

  17. Dreary Definition: Gloomy Sentence: We will have inside recess when the weather is dreary.

  18. Bicker Definition: To argue over something that is not very important Sentence: Abby and Kevin were bickering over who would kick the ball next.

  19. Ideal Definition: Perfect Sentence: Katelyn thinks it is an ideal day to go for a bike ride.

  20. Frolic Definition: To play about in a fun way Sentence: The puppies frolicked in the backyard.

  21. Cherish Definition: To think someone or something is special and dear Sentence: Kelly cherishesthe time she spends with her grandparents.

  22. Compassionate Definition: Showing that you care for someone and that you want to help; kind Sentence: Jacob is compassionate toward people in need.

  23. Attentive Definition: Paying attention; being observant Sentence: Mrs. Adams waits until her class is attentive before reading.

  24. Companion Definition: Someone to spend time with Sentence: Zachary was my companion while we walked on the trail.

  25. Gorgeous Definition: Very pretty and beautiful Sentence: The princess wore a gorgeous gown to the ball.

  26. Stingy Definition: Describes someone who does not like to share or give money Sentence: The stingy girl wouldn’t give anything to the fundraiser.

  27. Exhilarate Definition: Make happy and full of energy Sentence: The fresh spring air exhilarated us.

  28. Vigorously Definition: Done with a lot of energy Sentence: Julia vigorously brushed her teeth.

  29. Eager Definition: Wanting to do something very much Sentence: I am eager to go to my grandma’s house for spring break.

  30. Sincere Definition: Honest Sentence: Dan’s apology to Paul was sincere.

  31. Mischievous Definition: Describes someone who causes trouble Sentence: The teacher had difficulty controlling the mischievous class.

  32. Complicated Definition: Difficult to understand or explain Sentence: Melanie needed help with the complicated math problem.

  33. Persist Definition: To not give up or not go away Sentence: I had trouble with multiplication, but I persisted until I memorized all of my facts.

  34. Pesky Definition: Annoying Sentence: The pesky flies at the picnic bothered Michael.

  35. Comfort Definition: To make someone feel better when they are upset Sentence: Dad comforted me when I missed the goal in the soccer game.

  36. Memorable Definition: Worth remembering Sentence: Our family’s trip to Disney World was a memorable vacation.

  37. Giddy Definition: Silly or very happy Sentence: Nicole was giddy when her mom brought home a new puppy.

  38. Ecstatic Definition: Extremely happy Sentence: The students are ecstatic that summer vacation will soon be here!

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