Vocabulary – Unit 1 Level C

Adage POS: Noun Definition: A proverb, wise saying Sentence: A common adage in the south is, “never shake hands with a crawfish.” http://www.fasttrackfundraising.com/images/fortune-cookie-fundraiser.jpg

Bonanza POS: Noun Definition: A rich mass of ore in a mine; something very valuable; profitable or rewarding; a source of wealth or prosperity; a very large amount; sudden profit or gain Sentence: The miners found a bonanza of silver while mining for coal

Churlish POS: Adjective Definition: lacking politeness or good manners; lacking sensitivity; difficult to work with or deal with; rude. Sentence: Carrie was placed in time out due to her churlish attitude in class. http://tachyontv.typepad.com/.a/6a00d834516a1969e2011570dee342970c-800wi

Citadel POS: Noun Definition: A fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place Sentence: The foreign army’s advancement forced the men to retreat into the citadel for protection. http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/5028157.jpg

Collaborate POS: verb Definition: to work with, work together Sentence: When I create lesson plans, I collaborate with the other ninth grade English teachers.

Decree POS: Noun Definition: An order having the force of law POS: verb Definition: To issue such an order to command firmly and force fully. Sentence: The president issued a decree that forced students to read eight books a year in English class.

Discordant POS: Adjective Definition: disagreeable in sound, jarring, lacking in harmony. Sentence: Max’s discordant wails woke everyone in the house.

Evolve POS: Verb Definition: To develop gradually; to rise to a higher level Sentence: Part of Darwin’s theory is that all creatures have evolved over time from common ancestors.

Excerpt POS: Noun Definition: A passage taken from a book, article, etc. POS: Verb Definition: To take such a passage; to quote Sentence: You will include excerpts from various texts in your research paper.

Grope POS: Verb Definition: to feel about hesitantly with the hands; to search blindly and uncertainly Sentence: The blindfolded child groped for the correct spot to pin the tail on the donkey. http://www.picturesof.net/_images_300/Girl_Playing_Pin_the_Tail_on_the_Donkey_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_090517-190682-645042.jpg

Hover POS: Verb Definition: To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around Sentence: We watched in terror as the UFO hovered over the city.

Jostle POS: Verb Definition: To make or force one’s way by pushing or elbowing; to bump, brush against; to compete for Sentence: The students jostled through the crowded hallways of Howard High School.

Laggard Sentence: The laggard students are normally late for class. POS: Noun Definition: A person who moves slowly or falls behind POS: Adjective Definition: falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond Sentence: The laggard students are normally late for class.

Plaudits POS: Noun (plural) Definition: Applause; enthusiastic praise or approval Sentence: There was an overwhelming amount of plaudits as the actors took their final bow.

Preclude POS: Verb Definition: to make impossible, prevent, or shut out Sentence: The rain might preclude the homecoming game from taking place. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2065/2185748377_afa3ac7857.jpg

Revert POS: Verb Definition: to return or go back Sentence: Once Maki started eating again she reverted to her normal energetic behavior. http://www.tutor2u.net/blog/images/uploads/meltingIcetechnology.jpg

Rubble POS: Noun Definition: Broken stone or bricks; ruins Sentence: Days after 9/11, the NYC firefighters searched endlessly through the rubble to find any trapped victims.

Servile POS: Adjective Definition: Of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive Sentence: In Harry Potter, Dobby, the house elf, is freed from his servile lifestyle when Harry gives Dobby a sock.

Vigil POS: Noun Definition: A watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention Sentence: A candlelight vigil was held for the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting.

Wrangle POS: Verb Definition: To quarrel or argue in a noisy, angry way; to obtain by argument; to herd POS: Noun Definition: A noisy quarrel Sentence: The other night, I watched two dogs wrangle over a bone.