Week 6 Vocabulary #26-30 October 21-25 Eavesdrop (v) – to listen secretly to the private conversations of others. Egregious (adj.) – well beyond the bounds of what is right or proper; outrageous. Ember (n) – a glowing piece of burning wood or coal. Emerge (v) – to become visible or known. Engross (v) – to occupy the complete attention of someone; absorb.

Week 7 Vocabulary #31-35 October 28 – November 1 Exasperation (n) – a state of anger, impatience, or great irritation. Exhilarate (v) – to cause someone to feel very happy; elate. Falter (v) – to proceed or continue in an unsteady or weakening manner. Foresight (n) – the ability to imagine what is likely to happen in the future. Fragrance (n) – a sweet or pleasant odor; a scent

Week 8 Vocabulary #36-40 November 4 - 8 Furtive (adj) – 1. Done or acting in a way that is intended not to be noticed; sneaky. 2. Giving the appearance of not wanting to be noticed, especially in showing nervousness. Grueling (adj) – physically or mentally exhausting. Gusto (n) – Great enjoyment; zest. Habitation (n) – a place in which to live; a residence. Hasten (v) – 1. to move or act swiftly; hurry. 2. to cause something to happen more quickly than it would otherwise.

Week 9 Vocabulary #41-45 November 11-15 Havoc (n): Very great destruction or disorder. Headway (n): Progress toward a destination or a goal. Ignite(v): 1. To cause something to start burning. 2. To begin to burn; catch fire. Illuminate (v): To provide with light or cast light on someone or something. Impending (adj): About to occur.

Week 10 Vocabulary #46-50 November 18-22 Imperious (adj): Arrogant; overbearing; domineering. Jabber (v): To talk rapidly and in a senseless manner; chatter. Jargon (n): The specialized language of a trade, profession, or group of people. Jostle (v): To bump roughly against another person or thing. Jut (v): To extend sharply outward or upward; project.