1. 10th Grade Week 1 Vocab

2. calamity (n.) an event with disastrous consequences
The earthquake in San Francisco was a calamity worse than any other natural disaster in history.
calamity

3. quaint (adj.) charmingly old- fashioned
Hilda was delighted by the quaint bonnets she saw in Amish country.
quaint

4. wallow (v.) to become or remain helpless
My roommate can't get over her breakup with her boyfriend and now just wallows in self-pity.
wallow

5. impassive (adj.) not caring, not susceptible to suffering
Stop being so impassive; it's healthy to cry every now and then.
impassive

6. obstinate (adj.) not yielding easily, stubborn
The obstinate child refused to leave the store until his mother bought him a candy bar.
obstinate

7. raze (v.) to demolish, level
The old tenement house was razed to make room for the large chain store.
raze

8. venerable (adj.) deserving of respect because of age or achievement
The venerable Supreme Court justice had made several key rulings in landmark cases throughout the years.
venerable

9. (adj.) crafty, sly 
Though they were not the strongest of the Thundercats, wily Kit and Kat were definitely the most clever and full of tricks.
wily