W8
Vocabulary
Let’s go over the new vocabulary for this week.
cavity (n.)
a hole or hollow place, especially in teeth
1
I brush my teeth every day so I don’t get a cavity.
episode (n.)
a story that is one in a series
2
We watched one funny episode of my favorite cartoon.
strict (adj.)
demanding that rules are obeyed
3
Our teacher is strict, but she helps us learn.
combination (n.)
a series of numbers used in opening a lock
4
I forgot the combination for my locker.
demonstrate (v.)
shows
5
The coach will demonstrate how to kick the ball.
profile (n.)
a level or degree of noticeability
6
I stayed quiet to keep a low profile in class.
sensible (adj.)
based on or acting on good judgement and practical ideas or understanding
7
It is sensible to wear a coat when it’s cold.
washable (adj.)
capable of being washed without damage
8
This shirt is washable, so it’s easy to clean.
available (adj.)
easy or possible to get, get to, or use
9
The book I want is not available right now.
agreeable (adj.)
pleasing to the mind or senses; pleasant
10
She was agreeable and said yes to the plan.
fashionable (adj.)
following the fashion; stylish
11
Her shoes are very fashionable and new.
valuable (adj.)
worth a large amount of money
12
My mom said that I am the most valuable to her.
flexible (adj.)
able to bend or to be bent easily without breaking; pliant
13
The gymnast is very flexible and can bend easily.
reasonable (adj.)
based on or using good judgement and therefore fair and practical
14
That is a reasonable price for a toy.
favorable (adj.)
positive or pleasing
15
The weather was favorable for our picnic.
breakable (adj.)
capable of being broken
16
Be careful! That glass is easily breakable.
convertible (n.)
a car with a top that can be raised, lowered, or removed
17
My dad drives a red convertible.
forgettable (adj.)
fit or likely to be forgotten or not remembered
18
The movie was boring and forgetabble.
laughable (adj.)
silly and not deserving to be seriously considered; amusingly ridiculous
19
The teacher’s attempt to use slang was laughable and made the students giggle.
sociable (adj.)
likely to seek or enjoy companionship; friendly
20
She is very sociable and loves talking to people.
allowable (adj.)
allowed according to the rules or laws that control a particular area or activity
21
Snacks are only allowable after lunch.
divisible (adj.)
capable of being divided by another number
22
Ten is divisible by five and two.
hospitable (adj.)
friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors
23
Our neighbor was very hospitable and gave us cookies.
reversible (adj.)
wearable with either side out
24
This jacket is reversible—blue on one side and red on the other.
responsible (adj.)
being one who must answer or account for something
25
I am responsible for feeding my dog.
tolerable (adj.)
of a quality that is acceptable, although certainly not good
26
The heat was tolerable with a fan.
permissible (adj.)
that may be permitted; allowable
27
It’s not permissible to use phones during class.
accountable (adj.)
responsible for and having to explain your actions
28
We are accountable for our homework.
memorable (adj.)
worth remembering; notable
29
Our trip to Japan was so memorable!
bendable (adj.)
that can be bent
30
This toy is soft and bendable.