March 13

Important Announcement

Due to the current situation with schools being closed, I am requiring all of my students to check Google Classroom daily for assignments and updates regarding expectations, grades, etc. I informed all of my students who were present in class this yesterday, so they need to complete any work posted on Google Classroom. Please email me at sorenss@dearbornschools.org for any questions, comments and concerns. Stay safe and healthy!

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January 24

8th Grade C Words

Cache (noun) – a collection of the same type stored away in a hidden or inaccessible place

Capacious (adjective) – having a lot of space inside; roomy

Caption (noun) – a title or brief explanation of an article, illustration, etc.

Chastise (verb) – to reprimand severely; lecture

Citadel (noun) – a fortress, typically on high ground, dominating or protecting a city

Cite (verb) to quote as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement

Clad (adjective) – past participle of clothed

Clarify (verb) – to make a statement or situation less confused or more clearly comprehensible

Commemorate (verb) – to recall or show respect for someone or something

Component (noun) – a part or element of a larger whole

Concept (noun) – an abstract idea or general notion

Confiscate (verb) – to take or seize (someone’s property) with authority

Connoisseur (noun) – an expert judge in matters of taste

Conscientious (adjective) – (of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work well and thoroughly

Conservative (adjective) – holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change

Contagious (adjective) – likely to spread and affect others (of a feeling, disease, emotion or attitude)

Conventional (adjective) – following tradition or what is generally viewed as acceptable (can be at the expense of individuality)

Convey (verb) – to make an idea, impression or feeling known or understandable to someone

Crucial (adjective) – of great importance; critical to something

Crusade (verb) – to lead or take part in an energetic and organized campaign containing a social, political or religious issue

Culminate (verb) – to reach the point of highest development (climax in a story)

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January 24

7th Grade C Words

Candid (adjective) – truthful and straight-forward

Canny (adjective) – astute; having or showing good judgment, especially in money or business matters

Capricious (adjective) – given to sudden or unaccountable changes in mood or behavior

Casual (adjective) – relaxed and unconcerned

Casualty (noun) – a person killed or injured in a war or accident

Catastrophe (noun) – an event often causing sudden damage or great suffering; a disaster

Cater (verb) – to provide with what is needed or required (typically of food and drink)

Clamber (verb) – to climb, move, or get in and out of something in an awkward or laborious way

Compromise (verb) – to settle a dispute by both parties accepting standards that are lower than desirable

Concur (verb) – to agree

Confront (verb) – face up to or deal with a difficult situation or problem

Congested (adjective) – blocked up or too full of something

Conjure (verb) to call up (a ghost or spirit) to appear, by means of a magical ritual

Consult (verb) – to seek information or advice from someone with expertise in a particular area

Corrupt (adjective) – having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain

Counterfeit (adjective) an exact imitation of something valuable or important with an intention (fraud or deceive)

Covet (verb) – to desire wrongfully or without regard for the rights of others

Customary (adjective) – according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances

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