1. Copy the word and definition B) Write the definition in YOUR
Copy the word and definition B) Write the definition in YOUR own words/simplify the meaning of the word.
C) Create a sentence using each D) Draw a picture that shows the
word; make sure you include meaning of the word without
enough context clues to hint at actually using the word.
what the word means! A person
should be able to figure out the
meaning by reading your sentence.

2. Adversary
a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe.
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Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means.
Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

3. Barricade
a defensive barrier hastily constructed, as in a street, to stop an enemy.
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Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means.
Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

4. Get out your vocabulary notebook.
If you did not grab it the other day, they are in the white bucket on the back shelf.

5. Cunning
having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
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Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means.
Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

6. Disdain to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
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Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means.
Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

7. Falter to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent.
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Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means.
Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

8. Impending about to happen; imminent.
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Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means.
Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

9. Where does your graded work go?
Graded Bellwork -> EOY section
Current Events -> Current Event section
Vocabulary Quiz -> Behind your syllabus
Quiz about me and class procedures -> Behind your syllabus
NEVER THROW AWAY GRADED WORK!

10. Jostle
to bump, push, shove, brush against, or elbow roughly or rudely.
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Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means.
Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

11. Meander to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course.
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Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means.
Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

12. Monotonous lacking in variety; tediously unvarying.
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Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means.
Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

13. Persistent
persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement; persevering.
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Write a sentence using the word. Remember to use context clues. Context clues give that big hint at what a word means.
Draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word without using the word.

14. Write these sentences in your vocabulary notebook.
Suzy was carrying a steaming hot cup of coffee; she was hoping nobody would __________ her in the hallway.
Bobby had a ____________smile on his face as he waited for Tessa to walk into the trap he set.
The teacher’s voice was ________________ as he said Bueller’s name over and over without changing his tone.
As the tsunami came closer, the villagers tried to build a ___________ out of sand bags to keep the water out.
Maci’s happy attitude began to _____________ as bad things kept happening to her.

15. Write these sentences in your vocabulary notebook
Hailey felt the _____________storm coming because it was windy and starting to rain.
People have __________ for politicians that they do not agree with.
The student was __________ with his project; he would not get up from his seat until he was done.
Joe was hoping to win the chess match, but his _____________ was an amazing chess player.
Treble took a _______________ing path through the yard instead of going straight to the dog bowl.