1. Vocabulary April 17 & April 19
Goal: to learn a new word, its part of speech, and to use it correctly in an original sentence.

2. Vocabulary Word of the Day
Wednesday, April 17th
wane

3. Please guess the definition…
After countless hours spent mowing the lawn and weeding, his interest in planting a new garden began to wane.
Please guess the definition…
(especially of a condition or feeling) decrease in vigor, power, or extent; become weaker
wane is a verb
synonyms: dwindle, fade
antonym: increase
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

4. Vocabulary Word of the Day
wither

5. Please guess the definition…
His mother was generally a nice person, but when she was mad, the looks she gave could wither even the bravest heart.
Please guess the definition…
(of a plant) become dry and shriveled; cause harm or damage to; cease to flourish; fall into decay or decline
wither is a verb
synonyms: dry up, wound
antonym: strengthen
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

6. Vocabulary Word of the Day
Friday, April 19th
nimble

7. Please guess the definition…
Doing crossword puzzles is one way to keep your mind nimble in your old age.
Please guess the definition…
quick and light in movement or action; agile; (of the mind) quick to comprehend
nimble is an adjective
synonyms: lively, quick
antonym: slow
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.

8. Vocabulary Word of the Day
vex

9. Please guess the definition…
She did her best not to let it show, but her so-called friend’s mean comment really vexed her.
Please guess the definition…
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried
vex is a verb
synonyms: distress, bother
antonym: leave alone
Now please write a sentence with context clues and use the word correctly.