1. Vocabulary List 1
Unit 1

2. Vocabulary Practice!

3. POVERTY (NOUN) definition- the state of being poor, lacking something
synonyms- destitution, indigence
There are millions of people all over the world who live in extreme poverty.

4. EXCURSION (NOUN)
Definition- Going out or forth into something; a short trip
Synonyms- adventure, trip, jaunt
My family and I like to go on excursions on the weekends and explore local hangouts.

5. COWER (VERB)
Definition- to move back or bend down because you’re afraid
Synonyms- hide, grovel, cringe
Knowing he was going to be beaten, the boy began to cower in the corner.

6. GUMPTION (NOUN)
Definition- courage or confidence in your ability Synonyms: prudence, courage, wit It took me a while to work up the gumption to ask my parents about the party.

7. GLINT (NOUN OR VERB)
Definition- a small flash of light or emotion reflected in a person’s eyes
Synonyms- glimmer, light
I could see the mischievous glint in his eye and knew he was going to play a trick on me.

8. SCENARIO (NOUN)
Definition- a description of what could possibly happen
Synonyms- scene, script, possibility
All kinds of crazy scenarios flashed through my mind as I lay in bed, trying to fall asleep.

9. INCIDENT (NOUN)
Definition- an unexpected and usually unpleasant thing that happens
Synonyms- event, occurrence, episode
I tried to remember all of the details of the incident so that I could report it to the principal.

10. SCOWL (NOUN OR VERB) Definition- a facial expression of displeasure
synonyms- frown, pout, grimace
I could tell by the scowl on my mom’s face that she was mad at me.

11. TOLERATE (VERB)
definition- to allow something to exist, happen, or be done
Synonyms- accept, permit, allow
My mother will not tolerate any running in her house.

12. SIGNIFICANTLY (ADV)
Definition- In a way that is large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect
synonyms- importantly, largely
He has lost weight significantly since last year.

13. Suffix
Meaning
Example of a word that contains the suffix and its meaning
Example of a word that contains the suffix AND meaning of the word
-ion
(noun)
State, condition, or result of
Transition- the state of passage from one stage to another
Condition, translation, foundation, frustration
capitalization, formation, distinction, , multiplication, subtraction
-able/
Ible
(adj)
Capable of, likely to
Capable- can do
Reliable, transferable, understandable
Microwaveable, edible, credible,
-ance/
ence
Action or process
Performance- the act of showing
Annoyance, absence, intelligence
Perseverance, abundance, acquaintance
-ous
Full of
Joyous- full of happiness
Odious, studious, fabulous
Adventurous, tedious, disastrous, meticulous