Vocabulary - Unit 8
1/22/2019
1. ancient - (adj) very old; early in history
SYNONYMS = antique, old-fashioned; ANTONYMS = new, recent 2. climate - (n) the usual weather conditions of a place SYNONYMS = atmosphere, environment, temperature 3. cling - (v) = to hold on firmly; to have a strong attachment to or feeling for something or someone SYNONYMS = stick, attach, grasp; ANTONYMS = release 4. custom - (n) = a common practice; the way people do things year after year; SYNONYMS = tradition, habit 5. decay - (v) = to slowly decline or fall into ruin; SYNONYMS = rot, spoil, decompose, disintegrate decay - (n) = the slow decline of something; a wearing away; SYNONYMS (n) = weakening ANTONYMS FOR DECAY AS A VERB = flourish, bloom, thrive 6. disturb - (v) = to make upset or uneasy; SYNONYMS = interrupt, stop, disrupt, alarm; ANTONYMS = calm, soothe 7. expose - (v) = to uncover or open to view; to make something known SYNONYMS = show, reveal, disclose, display ANTONYMS = cover, hide, disguise, mask 8. perform (v) = to carry out a task, to act or entertain; SYNONYMS = sing, dance, achieve, fulfill, do, function 9. remote - (adj) =far removed in distance or time, out of the way; unlikely; very slight; SYNONYMS = faraway, distant, secluded; ANTONYMS = near, near, open 10. timid - (adj) = lacking courage or confidence; SYNONYMS = cautious, shy, meek; ANTONYMS = bold, brash, daring, determined, confident
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Spelling Words - Unit 10
1/11/2019
Basic
1. spark 2. prepare 3. cheer 4. tear 5. scarf 6. rare 7. repair 8. earring 9. scarce 10. weird 11. sharp 12. rear 13. spare 14. gear 15. hairy 16. compare 17. alarm 18. harsh 19. upstairs 20. square Review Words 21 air 22. clear 23. large 24. pair 25. chair Challenge Words 26. weary 27. startle 28. appear 29. barnacle 30. awareness |
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