1. Vocabulary Unit 3 Words 16 - 20 8 th Grade

2. The fawn in the meadow was skittish. It kept careful watch for danger. Skittish: (adj.) extremely nervous and easily frightened

3. I felt sorry for the poor dog that was tethered to the post. He wanted to be free! Tether: (n.) rope or chain used to tie something up; (v.) tie up with a rope or chain

4. During the morning announcements we all stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance in unison. Unison: (n.) agreement, everyone sounding together

5. Melissa and Mark vied to see who would be the winner of the race. Vie: (v.) to compete, to strive for victory

6. A willful child is a babysitter’s nightmare. Willful: (adj.) headstrong, obstinate