1. Vocabulary Day It’s neat. I promise.

2. Penchant Part of speech: Noun Sentence: Nora has a penchant for eating all the cookie dough before it’s baked Definition: a strong inclination or liking Synonym: tendency

3. Volatile Part of speech: Adjective Sentence: Eddie’s volatile temper makes others uncomfortable Definition: threatening to break out into violence Synonym: explosive, erratic

4. Capitulate Part of speech: Verb Sentence: After a long argument, Arnold capitulated and bought the expensive tickets Definition: to give up resistance Synonym: surrender

5. Bereft Part of speech: Adjective Sentence: I was bereft when they canceled my favorite TV show mid-season. Definition: deprived and made desolate Synonym: forlorn

6. Redolent Part of speech: Adjective Sentence: The redolent scent of freshly cut grass reminds me of summer Definition: Having a pleasant odor Synonym: fragrant

7. Jocular Part of speech: Adjective Sentence: Hal is always so jocular, it’s strange when he’s serious Definition: Joking or facetious Synonym: facetious

8. Exonerate Part of speech: Verb Sentence: Peter was exonerated after he proved someone else stole the cookies Definition: To clear from guilt or blame Synonym: absolve, pardon