Each week our class learns one special, "tricky" vocabulary word. We use the inquiry method where the meaning of the word is discussed and revealed as the week progresses.

Week of 3/9 intrepid: fearless

Week of 3/2 incredulous: very surprised, unable to believe

Week of 2/24 scrutinize: examine carefully

Week of 2/10 (review week!)

Week of 2/3 tranquil: peaceful, calm, serene

Week of 1/27 innumerable: vast amount, not able to count

Week of 1/21 vigilant: watchful, alert

Week of 1/13 advocate: (v) to stand up for, speak up about

Week of 1/6 illuminate: light up, brighten, inspire

Week of 12/16 nestle: settle in snugly

Week of 12/9 serene: peaceful

Week of 12/2 bustling: having noisy, busy, and energetic activity

Week of 11/18 prolific: producing in large quantities/with great frequency, highly productive

Week of 11/12 strive: to make great efforts to achieve

Week of 11/4 diminish: lessen, reduce, make smaller/less

Week of 10/28 adept: skilled, expert

Week of 10/21 disgruntled: upset, grouchy, dissatisfied

Week of 10/14 grapple: try, wrestle with (as in an idea or project)

Week of 10/7  aspiration: desire, ambition, or goal 

Week of 9/30   engrossed: absorbed

Week of 9/23  predicament: problem, precarious situation

Week of 9/16   inquisitive: curious, prone to questioning

Week of 9/9     tenacious: very determined to do something

Week of 9/3     persevere: keep trying, even when it's hard

Week of 8/27    fledgling: new to something, a beginner