WEEK: FEBRUARY 27TH – MARCH 2ND

Vocabulary List #15

Remember…

What is a noun?

A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

Remember…

What is a verb?

A verb is a “doing” or

action word.

Remember…

What is an adjective?

An adjective is a word that

describes a noun. Adjectives are

descriptive words.

Remember…

What is an adverb?

An adverb is a word that

describes a verb. Adverbs tell us

how, when, and where something

happened.

If you see “ly” it is

usually an adverb!

Word naïve Part of Speech

adjective

Definition showing inexperience or lack of information

SentenceThe naïve, young child always talked to strangers.

naïve

Click: Charlie Brown and Lucy

Lucy constantly plays hoaxes on Charlie

Brown… and he believes her every time because

he is naïve.

Lucy constantly plays hoaxes on Charlie

Brown… and he believes her every time because

he is naïve.

Word niche Part of Speech

noun

Definition a place where one fits in

SentenceThe student realized he was an excellent writer and was happy to have finally found his niche.

niche

Some people are more academic, while others are more athletic. Students often have to find their niches.

Some people are more academic, while others are more athletic. Students often have to find their niches.

vex

Word vexPart of Speech

verb

Definition to bring trouble to or annoy constantly

SentenceMy mother warned me not to vex her anymore… or else!

Word loiterPart of Speech

verb

Definition to remain in an area for no good reason

SentenceThe Walden Galleria forbids teenagers to be in the mall during the evenings because they do not want them to loiter.

loiter

Word vilify Part of Speech

verb

Definitionto speak about or treat someone like they are a villain

SentenceWhen she got a P, Izzy tried to vilify her teacher so she would not get in trouble.

vilify

Even though he was trying to prevent evil, the Ministry of Magic tried to vilify Harry Potter and labeled him “Undesirable No. 1.”

Even though he was trying to prevent evil, the Ministry of Magic tried to vilify Harry Potter and labeled him “Undesirable No. 1.”

Video: Click to see Harry trying to fight this bad reputation

Word flawPart of Speech

noun

Definitiona small, sometimes hidden defect or imperfection

SentenceAfter she got her nails done, Mrs. Caraway was upset because she smudged the polish and she could see a flaw.

flaw

Celebrities are often seen as perfect, but even they have

flaws!

Celebrities are often seen as perfect, but even they have

flaws!

Actress Kate Bosworth was born with one brown eye and one blue eye.

Padma Lakshmi, model and host of Top Chef, has a large scar on her arm from a car accident.

Word presumePart of Speech

verb

Definition to expect or assume with confidence

SentenceWhen the commons were loud, Mr. Lewis presumed that it was the 8th grade and insinuated that they would get into trouble.

presume

Wiener dogs (like Mrs. Krukowski’s dog) are infamous for being stubborn.

They like to go get the ball, but it is wrong to presume that they will let it go. They make their humans work for it!

Wiener dogs (like Mrs. Krukowski’s dog) are infamous for being stubborn.

They like to go get the ball, but it is wrong to presume that they will let it go. They make their humans work for it!

Word detestPart of Speech

verb

Definition to dislike very strongly

SentenceMrs. Krukowski detests when students don’t clean up after themselves in breakfast!

detest

Little kids often detest the foods that their parents make

them eat. They would rather indulge on

snacks!

Word controversial Part of Speech

adjective

Definitiondescribing something in which people often disagree; having opposing points of view

SentenceThe new school rule was controversial because many students and teachers did not think it was a good idea.

controversial

Race has always been a controversial issue in the United States.

Race has always been a controversial issue in the United States.

Click: CNN Student News - Black in America

Word mortifyPart of Speech

verb

Definition to embarrass greatly

SentenceDJ tried to mortify his younger sister and tell everyone who she had a crush on.

mortify

People sometimes mortify their pets by dressing them up in “cute” costumes. People sometimes mortify their pets by dressing them up in “cute” costumes.

Word nemesisPart of Speech

noun

Definitionone that punishes or avenges; one that is disliked

SentenceMy dog’s nemesis is this little white fluffy dog that lives around the corner. He barks every time the dog walks by.

nemesis

The Green Goblin is

Spiderman’s nemesis.

While Batman’s

nemesis is the Joker.

The Green Goblin is

Spiderman’s nemesis.

While Batman’s

nemesis is the Joker.