Unit 10 Spellcab

1. shenanigans noun – mischief; prankishness We found many ways to get into some shenanigans on Halloween!

2. confiscated verb – to seize (take) as if by authority The teacher confiscated our phones during school when she saw us on them, but we knew better.

3. querulous adj. – full of complaints My class strongly dislikes doing work, so they always make querulous comments.

4. articulated verb – to utter clearly and distinctly; pronounce with clarity. Please articulate your words so that I can understand you.

5. puerile (pur-e-al) ˈpyo͝orəl,ˈpyo͝orˌīl/ adj. – childish or immature Some kids act so puerile when it comes to behaving in the classroom.

6. inimitable adj. – incapable of being imitated or copied A honest person’s work will always be inimitable.

7. malevolent adj. – wishing evil or harm to another or others Sid was malevolent to all of his toys.

8. wrathful adj. – very angry My brother was wrathful after I broke his computer.

9. peers noun – a person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, and social status. I will not give in to peer pressure.

10. demise noun – death Many people meet their demise when they get old.

11. uncompromising adj. – not flexible to bargaining; unyielding Her mom had an uncompromising attitude when she asked to drive the car.