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Words of the Week

7-11. Words of the Week. lenient. Adjective “Relaxed about the rules, not strict” Grandparents are much more lenient about candy and treats than parents . etiquette. Noun “Good manners, behavior” Using a napkin and chewing with your mouth closed is good etiquette . immaculate.

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Words of the Week

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  1. 7-11 Words of the Week

  2. lenient • Adjective • “Relaxed about the rules, not strict” • Grandparents are much more lenient about candy and treats than parents.

  3. etiquette • Noun • “Good manners, behavior” • Using a napkin and chewing with your mouth closed is good etiquette.

  4. immaculate • Adjective • “Very clean; spotless” • Hopefully, my clothes will be immaculate when they are taken out of the washing machine.

  5. malady • Noun • “An illness or sickness” • It’s fascinating that the Aztecs thought chocolate could help cure a malady, but we’re sticking to chicken soup.

  6. gargantuan • Adjective • “Huge; immense” • The gargantuan King Kong perched atop the Empire State Building.

  7. cherish • Verb • “To care for or value: love or like” • I will always cherish this bouquet of flowers from my father.

  8. predicament • Noun • “A dangerous or embarrassing situation” • Jules was in an embarrassing predicament when he spilled hot chocolate on his choir shirt.

  9. detest • Verb • “Hate; dislike strongly!!” • I detest my new haircut, but I can’t ask for my money back, it was free.

  10. nimble • Adjective • “Quick, light in movement; moving with ease” • Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack jumped over the candlestick!

  11. meddle • Verb • “To interfere, to pry, or butt in” • Do not meddle, keep out my business! • Warning: Don’t mistake with middle, metal, or medal!

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