with Dirk the Protector by Gary Paulsen Week 6 Vocabulary with Dirk the Protector by Gary Paulsen

conventional Sometimes we eat breakfast for dinner instead of the conventional meat and potatoes dinner. POS: adj. Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: usual; traditional Synonyms: ordinary, regular, typical Antonyms: abnormal, different, extraordinary

forerunner Once I completed my family tree, I found that some of my forerunners were French. POS: noun Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: person or thing that came before Synonyms: ancestor, forefather Antonyms: descendant, successor

predatory The construction worker showed his predatory nature when he raised his prices after the flooding. POS: adj. Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: given to stealing from or hurting others for one’s own gain Synonyms: greedy, voracious, bloodthirsty Antonyms: generous, giving, kind

impasse Because of the impasse between bride and groom on a venue, the wedding was delayed. POS: noun Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: a situation in which no progress can be made; a deadlock Synonyms: deadlock, dilemma, standoff Antonyms: solution, agreement, breakthrough

decoy The FBI used a decoy to catch the thief and lure him in to be arrested. POS: noun Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: a person or thing used to distract others or lead them in a different direction Synonyms: trap, attraction Antonyms: repulsion, discouragement

puny The baby was so cute with its puny feet and tiny toes! POS: adj. Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: weak and small Synonyms: frail, measly, tiny Antonyms: giant, huge, strong

brindled My boxer has a shinny and soft brindled coat that had a beautiful blend of colors. POS: adj. Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: light brownish yellow or grayish with streaks or spots of a darker color Synonyms: marked, striped Antonyms: uncolored, unspotted, dull

hustle The football players had to hustle down the field quickly before the clock ran out. POS: verb Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: to gain by energetic effort Synonyms: rush, fly, race Antonyms: delay, walk, amble

cohort The teachers in the hall are my cohorts, and we help each other when help is needed. POS: noun Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: a companion or associate Synonyms: partner in activity, follower, comrade Antonyms: foe, enemy, opponent