W2
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
snap (v.)
to speak in a short, sharp, or annoyed way
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“Don’t touch that!” she snapped angrily.
heating vent (n.)
an opening through which gas or vapor can enter, pass through, or exit
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Warm air came from the heating vent in the wall.
outcast (n.)
one who is driven out or rejected by society or a group
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She felt like an outcast when no one sat with her.
alarming (adj.)
causing worry or fear
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The loud sound was alarming, and everyone looked up.
bribe (n.)
money or a present that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, usually dishonest
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He tried to give the teacher candy as a bribe to get a better grade.
tormentor (n.)
someone who causes someone else great suffering, unhappiness, or great physical pain
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The bully was a real tormentor to the younger children.
staple (adj.)
basic or main; standard or regular
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Rice is a staple food in many countries.
mumble (v.)
to speak low and in a way that is not easy to understand; mutter
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He mumbled his answer so quietly, the teacher couldn’t hear.
almighty (adj.)
very strong and powerful
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The wind was so strong, it felt almighty.
bedlam (n.)
complete disorder and confusion
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When the final bell rang, the hallway turned into total bedlam.
blushing (v.)
to have a rosy color
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She was blushing when the teacher praised her in front of the class.
magenta (n.)
a deep purplish red
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The rose was a beautiful magenta color.
rind (n.)
the bark of a tree
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The rind of the tree was rough and peeling.
entrancing (adj.)
enchanting or delightful, in a way that holds one’s attention or admiration
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Her singing was entrancing, and we didn’t want it to stop.
tubers (n.)
a thick underground stem or root, like a potato, that can grow into a new plant
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Potatoes are tubers that grow underground.
aromatic (adj.)
having a pleasant smell
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The soup was aromatic and smelled delicious.
bark (n.)
the hard outer layer covering a tree or other woody plants
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The dog scratched at the tree’s bark.
myriad (adj.)
very large in number, or having great variety
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There were a myriad of stars in the sky.
scornful (adj.)
full of expressing scorn; expressing dislike and disrespect or mockery
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He gave a scornful look when I made a mistake.
apiece (adv.)
each
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The teacher gave us two stars apiece.
mortar (n.)
a strong, deep bowl in which things are pounded or crushed into powder with a pestle
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pestle
They used a mortar and pestle to grind the herbs.
tangy (adj.)
having a tart or acid taste like lemon juice or vinegar; a special sour flavor
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The lemonade had a tangy taste that made me smile.
repellent (n.)
a substance used to keep off pests, such as insects
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We sprayed bug repellent to keep the mosquitoes away.
sundial (n.)
a device that uses the light of the sun and shadows to show the time of day
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A sundial tells time by the shadow of the sun.
innovation (n.)
a new idea, product, or way to do something
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The tablet was an exciting innovation that helped students learn more effectively.
spectator (n.)
a person that watches or observes
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I was a spectator at the basketball game.
scope (n.)
opportunity or ability to do something
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The new art program gives students the scope to try different styles and techniques.
constellation (n.)
a group of stars in the sky that is thought to look like, and is named after, an animal, object, or person
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The Big Dipper is a famous constellation in the sky.
morale (n.)
the mental and emotional condition (as of enthusiasm, spirit, or loyalty) of a person or a group
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Winning the game helped improve the team’s morale.
domain (n.)
the land owned or under the control of a single ruler or government
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The jungle is the tiger’s natural domain.