vocabulary Week of 12/3

Mortify I know I can’t sing, so I did not want to mortify myself by auditioning for a part in the school musical. Definition: a feeling of embarrassment

Ponder Sam had to ponder over the math question before he wrote his final answer. Definition: to think about something carefully before making a decision

Valid The students came up with valid reasons for not having homework over the weekends. Definition: acceptable, reasonable

relevant His comment about cooking was not relevant to our discussion about sports. Definition: having a close connection

Omit Dr. Castillo and Mr. Frazier decided to omit a scene from the play. Definition: To leave out or not include

Detest I absolutely detest eating Brussel sprouts, so my mother made me some glazed carrots instead. Definition: to have a strong dislike for or hate

Adhesive Ms. Glass gave me some adhesive so my posters would stay on the wall. Definition: ability to stick to something

Hilarious We all laughed at the hilarious joke during the movie. Definition: Funny

Improbable Since they are in last place, it is improbable, or unlikely, that the Jets will make the Super Bowl. Definition: Unlikely to occur

Megalopolis Many tourists love the megalopolis because of the beautiful buildings and busy atmosphere. Definition: Extremely large city