Vocabulary Week 3 and 4

detect As I was playing football, I watched carefully to see if I could detect any movement from the running back. Definition: to discover

pedestrian A car must stop if there is a pedestrian in the crosswalk. Definition: a person who is traveling by foot

Inquisitive Little Willy was very inquisitive and always had questions for the teacher. Definition: to be curious and ask many questions

Absurd It would be absurd to wear a fur coat in 100 degree weather. Definition: completely unreasonable or untrue

Numerous There are numerous books in the library that I want to read. Definition: many/several

courteous The courteous man helped his neighbor carry groceries into her house. Definition: having manners and respect for others.

escalate Because of the high demand for fuel in the summer, gas prices usually escalate. Definition: to increase the intensity or amount of something

Peculiar The students were excited to taste the peculiar fruit their teacher had brought for them. Definition: different from the usual or norm

establishment There are many new establishments being built down the street. Definition: a place of business

fund Ms. Scott asked her friends and family to fund a new carpet for the classroom! Definition: to supply with money