Spelling/Vocabulary 1

Spelling/Vocabulary 1

Spelling/Vocabulary Words:

1. define 21. enthralled
2. compare 22. protruded
3. contrast 23. console
4. summarize 24. afflicted
5. illustrate 25. vanity
6. explain
7. analyze
8. prove
9. describe
10. interpret
11. preclude
12. ample
13. anguish
14. negligent
15. appease
16. browse
17. confide
18. disclose
19. bio
20. grad

Definitions:

1. great physical or mental pain
2. lacking in proper care or concern
3. root word meaning: life or living organism
4. root word meaning: to step or a stage
5. to have enough of
6. to calm, pacify, or placate
7. to examine in detail
8. to explain the meaning of
9. to give an account or tell about
10. to give the meaning of
11. to make clear by examples, either written or drawn
12. to make understandable or offer reasons for
13. to prevent or make impossible
14. to read here and there in a book or other piece of written material; to look in a casual manner
15. to share a secret in private
16. to show differences or points of differences
17. to show similarities and differences or points of similarity and difference
18. to show the truth of something by giving factual evidence
19. to state or express the main point briefly
20. to uncover or reveal; to make known

u. stuck out; extended

v. received pain or suffering

w. facinated; charmed

x. too much pride in one’s appearance

y. comfort; make less sad

Part A Assignments:

Spelling:

1. Write the words in alphabetical order.

1. Write the words in reverse alphabetical order.

Vocabulary:

1. Write the words in the order given followed by the letter of the correct definition and the complete definition (written out).

Part B Assignments:

Spelling:

1. Write each word five times each.

1. Have an adult give you a pre-test. Have them correct the pre-test. You are to write each word you miss three times. Have them sign and date the pre-test. Student signatures will not be accepted.

Vocabulary:

1. Write a sentence for each vocabulary word. Be sure your understanding of the definition is evident in your sentence.

1. Make flash cards for the words and their definitions. The front of the card is to have the word and its part of speech. The back of the card is to have the definition. Review the words, parts of speech, and definitions with an adult. You are to review at least three times with an adult. Have the adult sign and date the first flash card each time you review with them. Student signatures will not be accepted.

**Flash cards are to be in a baggy or rubberbanded on the day they are due.**