Vocabulary Unit 2 Words th Grade

Seatbelts help us to minimize the risk of injury from a car accident. Minimize: (v.) to make as small as possible

The triangle was cut by an oblique line. Oblique: (adj.) slanted or sloping, diagonal

The truck veered out of his lane and hit another car. Veer: (v.) to change direction suddenly

The boy venerated his father so greatly that he wanted to be just like him. Venerate: (v.) to look up to with great respect, worship

The vandals writing graffiti on the wall showed a wanton disregard of other people’s property. Wanton: (adj.) reckless, spiteful