1. Unit Four Week One Vocabulary

2. Acclaim 1. The young rapper performed his first show in Los Angeles to great acclaim. 2. The newspaper acclaimed the rock star’s Rhymes with: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: 1. Noun 2.Verb 1. Approval 2. Applaud criticism, disapproval A Chain approval or loud applause

3. Acrid Rhymes with: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: I thought the crab apples would be delicious, but they tasted extremely acrid instead. Sour, sharp, irritating, or bitter to the sense of taste or smell Adjective pungent, sharp Sweet, savory Rapid

4. Braggart Word used in a sentence Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: Kylie was so into herself; she was such a braggart. someone who brags a lot Noun Bigmouth, know-it-all Introvert Bad hurt

5. Brawl Word used in a sentence Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: Unfortunately, the concert was cancelled when a brawl broke out in the back. a big noisy fight, often involving lots of people Noun Fight, battle crawl

6. Docile well behaved; easy to handle Word used in a sentence Sounds Like: Synonym: Agreeable, Antonym: stubborn, uncooperative Parts of Speech: Dolphins are some of the most docile creatures on Earth. Adjective Fossil

7. Unit Three Week Two Vocabulary

8. Dumbfound Alicia was dumbfounded when she found out she had won the lottery. Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: to make speechless with amazement verb astonish, bewilder, stun Clear up, explain Really?

9. Flaw Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: Because of a flaw in the stitching, my shirt started falling apart very quickly. a slight fault; a defect noun Weakness, defect Jaw perfection

10. Gaudy Word used in a sentence Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: That shirt covered with all those different colored jewels is gaudy. too flashy and showy adjective Crude, flashy, loud Simple, dull, plain body

11. Illiterate Word used in a sentence Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: Though he could read a few basic signs and words, Mark was basically illiterate. unable to read or write adjective Uneducated Educated considerate

12. Lavish much more than enough; extravagant Word used in a sentence Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Instead of a normal dinner, we had a lavish feast for my birthday. adjective generous, splendid vanish Small, sparce

13. Unit Three Week Three Vocabulary

14. Peevish The superhero, poised on the edge of the cliff, suddenly jumped into action. Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: Balanced or ready for action; calm, controlled, and self-assured adjective Confident Nervous, doubtful Noise

15. Potential Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: Because of a prior delay, the trains were all running an hour late. Earlier, former Adjective Before After Liar

16. Retort Word used in a sentence Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: During the day, the sun is the most radiant star in the sky. Shining, bright; giving off light or energy Adjective Glowing Cloudy, dark ?

17. Vicious Word used in a sentence Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition: I can tell you the saga of Harriet Tubman’s life, but it might take a while. A long story of a heroic adventure noun Tale, history, epic ? ?

18. Vista Definition: Doubt; the state of being unsure Word used in a sentence Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Locked in his uncertainty about whom to ask to the dance, Juan waited too long and had to go alone. noun confusion careless Certain, sure