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Page 1: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Coach Carter

Vocabulary

Page 2: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

battered (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: beaten persistently or hard;

pounded repeatedly3. Your own sentence

Page 3: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

stark (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: complete, harsh, or grim3. Your own sentence

Page 4: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

dingy (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: lacking brightness or

freshness; dull3. Your own sentence

Page 5: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

pristine (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: clean; having its original

purity; uncorrupted3. Your own sentence

Page 6: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

sheepishly (adv.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: done in an embarrassed or

bashful way3. Your own sentence

Page 7: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

boring (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: penetrating, puncturing, or

piercing3. Your own sentence

Page 8: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

grapple (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to hold or make fast to

something3. Your own sentence

Page 9: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

vehemently (adv.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: done in an intense,

passionate, or emotional way3. Your own sentence

Page 10: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Chapter Two

Page 11: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

façade (n.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: the front of a building3. Your own sentence

Page 12: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

conspicuous (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: easily seen or noticed;

readily visible3. Your own sentence

Page 13: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

officious (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: assertive and commanding3. Your own sentence

Page 14: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

exude (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to project or display; to give

off3. Your own sentence

Page 15: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

stipend (n.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: a periodic payment for

services3. Your own sentence

Page 16: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

quip (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to make a clever, witty, or

sarcastic remark3. Your own sentence

Page 17: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

dubiously (adv.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: done in a questioning or

doubtful way3. Your own sentence

Page 18: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Chapter Three

Page 19: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Corralled (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: collected, gathered, or

captured3. Your own sentence

Page 20: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Miniscule (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: very small3. Your own sentence

Page 21: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Mimed (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: portrayed by gestures and

bodily movements; mimicked3. Your own sentence

Page 22: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Gripe (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to complain naggingly or

constantly3. Your own sentence

Page 23: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Nullify (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to declare legally void; to

cancel3. Your own sentence

Page 24: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Impassive (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: without emotion; calm;

unmoved3. Your own sentence

Page 25: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Pleading (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: begging or persuasive3. Your own sentence

Page 26: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Chapter Four

Page 27: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Ruefully (adv.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: done to cause sorrow or

pity3. Your own sentenceKeep in mind: You must use this word as

an adverb.The child looked down ruefully at the food

he had to finish before he could leave the table.

Page 28: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Saunter (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to walk with a leisurely gait;

to stroll3. Your own sentence

Page 29: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Sparse (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: thinly scattered or

distributed3. Your own sentence

Page 30: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Radiating (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: emitting, projecting, or

extending from something3. Your own sentence

Page 31: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Fluid (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: capable of flowing or

changing shape3. Your own sentence

Page 32: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Chapter Five

Page 33: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Wince (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to draw back or tense the

body, as from pain 3. Your own sentence

Page 34: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Crow (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to boast or to gloat 3. Your own sentence

Page 35: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Bask (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to enjoy a pleasant

situation3. Your own sentence

Page 36: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Riveted (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: fastened or fixed firmly3. Your own sentence

Page 37: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Trudge (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to walk wearily; to drag

oneself3. Your own sentence

Page 38: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Chapter 6

Page 39: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Wheeled (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to turn, rotate, or revolve3. Your own sentence

Page 40: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Voluminous (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: of great size, extent, or

form3. Your own sentence

Page 41: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Reluctantly (adv.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: done in an unwilling or

struggling way3. Your own sentence

Page 42: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Quad (n.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: a building designating four

levels or rooms3. Your own sentence

Page 43: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Perennial (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: enduring, lasting, or

continuing for a long time3. Your own sentence

Page 44: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Chapter 7

Page 45: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Milled (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to move around aimlessly,

slowly, or confusedly3. Your own sentenceExample: After losing his wallet on the

hike, he milled around the woods for three hours.

Page 46: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Immaculate (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: free from errors; spotlessly

clean3. Your own sentenceExample: My uncle always keeps the inside

of his car in immaculate condition.

Page 47: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Smother (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to stifle or suffocate; to

suppress3. Your own sentenceExample: We smothered the fire with

heavy, wet blankets.

Page 48: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Chapter 8

Page 49: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Elegant (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: refined and dignified;

luxurious3. Your own sentenceExample: She wanted to eat in an elegant

restaurant for our anniversary, so I chose The Grand Concourse.

Page 50: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Shimmy (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to shake, vibrate, or wobble3. Your own sentenceExample: Every Christmas, Santa Claus has

to shimmy up and down the chimney.

Page 51: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Gape (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to stare with open mouth,

as in wonder3. Your own sentence.Example: He could only gape at the rest of

the team as the puck went between his legs and into the net.

Page 52: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Skulk (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to hide for some secret or

evil reason3. Your own sentenceExample: The killer was skulking in the

shadows, hiding from the police.

Page 53: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Snaked (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: winded, twisted, or moved, 3. Your own sentenceExample: The hiking trail snaked down the

mountain.Example: The roller coaster car snaked its

way along the tracks.

Page 54: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Recite (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to repeat from memory3. Your own sentenceExample: For my English class, we have to

recite an entire poem in front of everybody!

Page 55: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Relic (n.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: an object of the past3. Your own sentenceExample: On the television shows,

American Pickers and Pawn Stars, they try to buy and sell relics from America’s past.

Page 56: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Chapter 9

Page 57: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Landscape (n.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: An overall view or outlook on

something.3. Your own sentenceExample: You have to take a look at your

financial landscape before making any major purchases.

Page 58: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Muffled (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: quieted, silenced, or suppressed

from sound. 3. Your own sentenceExample: The muffled cries of the dog could not

be heard over the furnace in the basement.

Page 59: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Listlessly (adv.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: showing little or no interest in

anything; showing indifference.3. Your own sentenceExample: Although he did them, he listlessly

completed all of his chores around the house.

Page 60: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Chapter 10

Page 61: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Dais (n.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: a raised platform at the front of

the room for meeting seating3. Your own sentenceExample: The board members all sat at the dais

for the budget meeting.

Page 62: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Pursed (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: pressed together into folds or

wrinkles; puckered3. Your own sentenceExample: After the little boy swore and realized

his mother heard him, he immediately pursed his lips.

Page 63: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Inform (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to give substance, character, or

distinction to; to influence3. Your own sentenceExample: My parents hope the lessons and

habits they teach me will inform my future life decisions.

Page 64: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Negate (v.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to nullify or cause to be

ineffective; to reverse3. Your own sentenceExample: Her walking out of class only negated

any progress she made with her teacher.

Page 65: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Thronged (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: filled with people or objects;

crowded3. Your own sentenceExample: Before the release of the new

Jordan’s, the shoe store’s façade was thronged with eager customers.

Page 66: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Chapter 11

Page 67: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Rout (n.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: any overwhelming defeat3. Your own sentenceExample: The game was a rout: Pittsburgh 13

and New England 41.

Page 68: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Absolute (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: complete; outright; total3. Your own sentenceExample: The cafeteria broke out into absolute

mayhem after the fight started.

Page 69: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Tentative (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: not definite or positive;

uncertain3. Your own sentenceExample: Although I would like to see a few

movies over Christmas break, my plans are really tentative for the entire break.

Page 70: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Emblazoned (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: decorated; ornamented;

depicted3. Your own sentenceExample: Every can of soda you drink has the

company logo emblazoned across the front of it.

Page 71: Coach Carter Vocabulary. battered (adj.) 1.Guess: 1-5 words 2.Definition: beaten persistently or hard; pounded repeatedly 3.Your own sentence

Dejected (adj.)

1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: depressed in spirits;

disheartened3. Your own sentenceExample: The day he lost his job, he came home

completely dejected.