10th Grade Week 1 Vocab

calamity (n.) an event with disastrous consequences The earthquake in San Francisco was a calamity worse than any other natural disaster in history. calamity

quaint (adj.) charmingly old- fashioned Hilda was delighted by the quaint bonnets she saw in Amish country. quaint

wallow (v.) to become or remain helpless My roommate can't get over her breakup with her boyfriend and now just wallows in self-pity. wallow

impassive (adj.) not caring, not susceptible to suffering Stop being so impassive; it's healthy to cry every now and then. impassive

obstinate (adj.) not yielding easily, stubborn The obstinate child refused to leave the store until his mother bought him a candy bar. obstinate

raze (v.) to demolish, level The old tenement house was razed to make room for the large chain store. raze

venerable (adj.) deserving of respect because of age or achievement The venerable Supreme Court justice had made several key rulings in landmark cases throughout the years. venerable

(adj.) crafty, sly  Though they were not the strongest of the Thundercats, wily Kit and Kat were definitely the most clever and full of tricks. wily