Copy the word and definition B) Write the definition in YOUR Copy the word and definition B) Write the definition in YOUR own words/simplify the meaning of the word. C) Create a sentence using each D) Draw a picture that shows the word; make sure you include meaning of the word without enough context clues to hint at actually using the word. what the word means! A person should be able to figure out the meaning by reading your sentence.

Adversary a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe. Write the definition in your own words/simplify the definition. Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means. Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

Barricade a defensive barrier hastily constructed, as in a street, to stop an enemy. Write the definition in your own words/simplify the definition. Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means. Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

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Cunning having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion. Write the definition in your own words/simplify the definition. Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means. Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

Disdain to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn. Write the definition in your own words/simplify the definition. Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means. Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

Falter to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent. Write the definition in your own words/simplify the definition. Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means. Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

Impending about to happen; imminent. Write the definition in your own words/simplify the definition. Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means. Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

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Jostle to bump, push, shove, brush against, or elbow roughly or rudely. Write the definition in your own words/simplify the definition. Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means. Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

Meander to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course. Write the definition in your own words/simplify the definition. Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means. Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

Monotonous lacking in variety; tediously unvarying. Write the definition in your own words/simplify the definition. Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means. Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

Persistent persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement; persevering. Write the definition in your own words/simplify the definition. Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means. Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

Write these sentences in your vocabulary notebook. Suzy was carrying a steaming hot cup of coffee; she was hoping nobody would __________ her in the hallway. Bobby had a ____________smile on his face as he waited for Tessa to walk into the trap he set. The teacher’s voice was ________________ as he said Bueller’s name over and over without changing his tone. As the tsunami came closer, the villagers tried to build a ___________ out of sand bags to keep the water out. Maci’s happy attitude began to _____________ as bad things kept happening to her.

Write these sentences in your vocabulary notebook Hailey felt the _____________storm coming because it was windy and starting to rain. People have __________ for politicians that they do not agree with. The student was __________ with his project; he would not get up from his seat until he was done. Joe was hoping to win the chess match, but his _____________ was an amazing chess player. Treble took a _______________ing path through the yard instead of going straight to the dog bowl.