Vocabulary Lesson 5 Spelling Lesson 5

accessory n. something added for looks or convenience; equipment; one who knowingly aids in a crime Her scarf was a nice accessory to her outfit.

badger n. a small burrowing animal with short legs and long claws; v. to pester; to nag She would badger her parents until they agreed to her wishes.

calculation n. the process of using mathematics; careful thinking or planning; an estimate A certain amount of planning and calculation went into all of her actions.

complement n. that which completes; number needed to complete; a complete set; v. to complete; to add to She always made sure that her accessories were the perfect complement to her attire.

convert v. to change; to change or persuade someone to change to a new belief; n. one who has changed, as to a religion He tried to convert her beliefs to be the same as his.

customary adj. according to custom; habitual; usual It wasn’t customary to wait 30 minutes at the restaurant that they always went to.

gallery n. a long passageway; the cheapest seats in a theater; a place where paintings are displayed Her painting was so impressive, that they hung it in the art gallery.

intervene v. to come between in order to change a situation; to occur between It is my job to intervene if you begin to misbehave.

valor n. boldness; courage; bravery The one who responded with greatest valor would win.

vitality n. energy; exuberance; vigor It is important to protect and enhance the vitality and viability of existing malls.

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