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Vocabulary

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary Hillside Elementary School

  2. Anticipate Definition: To expect something to happen Sentence: Mrs. Staves anticipates that we will have a great school year at Hillside.

  3. Persuade Definition: To try to convince someone to do what you want Sentence: Kelly persuaded Sam to jump rope instead of playing dodge ball.

  4. Humorous Definition: Very funny Sentence: Everyone found the clown who performed at the party humorous.

  5. Elated Definition: To be filled with joy and happiness Sentence: Mrs. Baldizon was elated that all of her students passed the spelling test.

  6. Ponder Definition: To think about carefully Sentence: Mrs. Briggs-Blomer pondered what book to read to her class.

  7. Skeptical Definition: To feel unsure about something Sentence: Mrs. Baskin was skeptical about the reason the student gave for being absent.

  8. Ambition Definition: Wanting to do great things Sentence: Taylor’s ambition is to be a horse trainer.

  9. Investigate Definition: To explore and search for an answer Sentence: Mrs. Bruce wanted her students to investigate to find the answer to the science question.

  10. Petrify Definition: To be scared so much you can’t move Sentence: Shawn was petrified when he saw the haunted house.

  11. Magnificent Definition: Very good, beautiful or special Sentence: Mrs. Pechin loves the magnificent view of the city from the Empire State Building.

  12. Collaborate Definition: To work with others to do or make something Sentence: Sara and Michael collaborated on finishing their Social Studies project.

  13. Appetizing Definition: Something that looks or smells good to eat Sentence: While the turkey was cooking, it made our house smell appetizing.

  14. Entertain Definition: To do something that is fun Sentence: Danielle likes to build with Lego’s to entertain herself on the weekend.

  15. Impatient Definition: Describes someone who has a hard time waiting for things to happen Sentence: Katie was impatient waiting for the movie to start.

  16. Festive Definition: To be in a good mood for a holiday or party Sentence: Hillside students were in a festive mood at the holiday party.

  17. Amusing Definition: To think something is fun or funny Sentence: Megan thinks that Dr. Seuss is an amusing author.

  18. Treacherous Definition: Very dangerous Sentence: The ice storm made the roads too treacherous to drive.

  19. Comtemplate Definition: To think about carefully; ponder Sentence: Mom and Dad contemplated their choices for vacation.

  20. Furious Definition: Very angry Sentence: Ryan was furious when his little sister broke his favorite toy.

  21. Fortunate Definition: Lucky Sentence: Mrs. Johnson feels fortunate that she has such great students.

  22. Anxious Definition: Nervous Sentence: Elizabeth felt anxious about having her cavities filled.

  23. Precious Definition: Something that is worth a lot or means a lot to someone Sentence: The teddy bear from Grandma is very precious to me.

  24. Patriotic Definition: To love one’s country Sentence: George Washington showed he was patriotic by fighting for his country.

  25. Isolated Definition: To be or feel alone Sentence: Julie felt isolated in her new neighborhood because she didn’t have any friends yet.

  26. Compromise Definition: Two people agree to do something or give up something to solve a problem together Sentence: Mr. Hauer said the students had to compromise about what game to play at recess.

  27. Bewilder Definition: To confuse Sentence: The brainteaser bewildered most of the students.

  28. Exceptional Definition: Especially talented or smart Sentence: A two-year old piano player would be exceptional.

  29. Flustered Definition: To become suddenly upset because you can’t do something or don’t have time Sentence: Jimmy was flustered because he could not find his backpack before school.

  30. Irritable Definition: Easily made angry Sentence: Erin was irritable when things did not go her way.

  31. Versatile Definition: Able to do many different things Sentence: The athlete was versatile because he played football, soccer, and basketball.

  32. Persnickety Definition: To be very picky about what you like Sentence: Timmy would only eat pepperoni on his pizza because he is persnickety.

  33. Brilliant Definition: Very bright Sentence: Dr. Strohmetz had a brilliant idea!

  34. Hectic Definition: Very busy with lots of people moving around in a hurry Sentence: Mackenzie and Ashley thought the mall was too hectic since so many people were shopping.

  35. Perseverance Definition: To keep doing something even when it is hard Sentence: It took a lot of perseverance but Jacob finally learned to play the violin.

  36. Sweltering Definition: Very hot Sentence: When the weather is sweltering, you should drink plenty of water.

  37. Glisten Definition: To shine Sentence: The bright lights made the diamond ring glisten.

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