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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)

Candid (adjective) – truthful and straight-forward

Canine (adjective/noun) – relating to or resembling dog; a dog

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

Capsize (verb) – (of a boat) to overturn in water

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)

Chorus (noun) – a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Citrus (noun) – a tree of a genus that includes citron, lemon, lime, etc. in warm climates and has a thick rind and pulpy flesh

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

Climax – the most intense, exciting or important part of something (highest point in the story)

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

Bellow (verb) – to let out a loud roar, typically in pain or anger

Beseech (verb) – to ask someone urgently to do something; to beg

Bestow (verb) – to grant or present an honor, award or gift

Bewilder (verb) – cause someone to become confused

Bigot (noun) – a person who is intolerant of those holding different opinions

Blatant (adjective) – lacking subtlety; very obvious

Bleak (adjective) – bare or empty; charmless or dreary

Braggart (noun) – a person who brags about possessions or achievements

Brawl (noun) – a rough or noisy fight

Browse (verb) – to look around

Bystander (noun) – a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part

4th hour will only be quizzed on 10 words (balmy-grapple).

Balmy (adjective) – pleasantly warm (of the weather)

Banter (verb) – the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

Barter (verb) to exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money

Benign (adjective) – gentle, kindly; not harmful

Bizarre (adjective) – very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Blasé (adjective) – unimpressed or uninterested by something because one has experienced it or seen it so many times before

Bonanza (noun) – a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth or profits

Bountiful (adjective) – large in quantity; abundant

Glut (noun) – an excessive amount of something; plethora

Grapple (verb) – to engage in a close fight without weapons

Grope (verb) – to feel about or search blindly for something with your hands; fumble

Gullible (adjective) – easily persuaded to believe something

Jurisdiction (noun) the official power to make legal decisions and judgments

Ultimate (adjective) – the best achievable or imaginable of its kind

Ungainly (adjective) – awkward or clumsy

Wrangle (verb/noun) – to have a long or complicated dispute

8th Grade IXL – E5 & E6

Abet (verb) – Assisting someone into doing something wrong

Accord (verb) – To be in agreement

Adept (adjective) – Skilled or well-trained

Advocate (noun) – A person who argues for the cause of another

Agile (adjective) – Able to move quickly or easily

Allot (verb) – To assign

Aloof (adjective) – Not friendly

Amiss (adjective/adverb) – In the wrong way; out of place

Analogy (noun) – A similarity between two things, usually two unlike things for clarification or explanation

Anarchy (noun) – Disorder due to lack of government or recognition of authority

Antics (noun) – Foolish behavior

Apprehend (verb) – To understand

Ardent (adjective) – Showing enthusiasm or passion

Articulate (verb) – Express something clearly

Assail (verb) – To come up on someone strongly

Assimilate (verb) – To take something in and make it a part of something it joined

Atrocity (noun) – Wicked or cruel act

Attribute (noun) – A feature or characteristic

Audacious (adjective) – Bold or daring

Augment (verb) – To increase in size

Authority (noun) – A person in power to give orders or make decisions

Avail (verb) – To take advantage of available resources

Avid (adjective) – Enthusiastic or eager

Awry (adjective/adverb) – Away from what was planned or away from the normal place

7^th Grade Vocabulary

Abate (verb) – cause to become smaller or less intense

Abnormal (adjective) – not normal

Abode (noun) – Where one stays or lives/place of residence

Abrupt (adjective) – Sudden or unexpected

Accelerate (verb) – Increasing amount/speed up

Acclaim (verb) – To praise publicly

Acknowledge (verb) – To recognize

Acquire (verb) – To obtain for oneself/gain

Aspire (verb) – To desire or hope for something

Acrid (adjective) – Irritating/pungent smell

Addict (noun) – Someone who has a dependency on something

Adjacent (adjective) – Next to, neighboring

Admonish (verb) – To firmly warn

Affliction (noun) – Something that causes pain or suffering

Agitate (verb) – To annoy

Ajar (adjective/adverb) – Slightly open

Akin (adjective) – Of similar character

Allege (verb) – To claim someone has done something wrong

Annihilate (verb) – To destroy

Anonymous (adjective) – Unknown

Antagonize (verb) – To cause to become hostile

Apathy (noun) – A lack of interest

Arbitrate (verb) – To reach an authoritative judgment or settlement

Astute (adjective) – Sharp or clever

Authentic (adjective) – Original or unique

Avert (verb) – To turn away

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This week in 8th grade ELA, students are working with literary terms of suspense. They are creating a storyboard of the literary terms with examples of each term. Their storyboard will be used as a study tool for them to learn the terms. They will be quizzed over the words and examples this Friday in class. I am reviewing these terms with them so that they are equipped to pull out literary elements of suspense when we begin reading “The Hitchhiker” on Monday.

This week in 7th grade ELA, students are beginning the argumentative writing unit. They participated in a 4 corners activity that helped them practice taking a position on a topic and making an effective argument. The rest of the week, they will be reading and annotating an article that includes why students should and should not play Fortnite. They will be selecting evidence for each argument and writing C.E.R.’s for each side. Next week, they will begin the writing process for their essay.

This week, students are NWEA testing in Language Arts. Open House is on Wednesday from 6:00-7:30. I hope to see everyone there!