Weekly Vocabulary
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