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GROUP 11 VOCABULARYBlocks 3, 7 Quiz: Wednesday, February 12
Notes in Spiral Due: Wednesday, February 12
Students will record the following information in the vocabulary section of their spirals: title of unit, each vocabulary term, the definition, and an example sentence. They can summarize the definitions from this slide show, and they can make up their own sentences or use the ones provided here.
AGGRAVATE
This fly is so aggravating! It will not stop bothering me!
To bother repeatedly
It’s aggravating when my computer won’t work. I get so frustrated!
GRIPE
There’s a lot to gripe, or complain, about when you’re sick
To complain and whine
No matter how good things are, some people are always griping about something!
UNRULY Wild, crazy, out of control
This classroom looks unruly with all the wild, crazy kids in it!
APPROPRIATE
Joseph’s behavior in school is always appropriate.
suitable; just right
If you dress inappropriately, you won’t be allowed to go into certain stores or restaurants.
BENEFICIAL
Some bugs are actually beneficial, or helpful, to other plants!
helpful
It benefits everyone to just be kind and helpful.
CONVENIENT
Pressing the “easy” button is a convenient way to get help when you need it at the store!
Convenience stores are on practically every corner and are usually open 24/7 to make last minute shopping very convenient.
easy and nearby
DISCREET
The little girl’s hearing aid is discreetly disguised as a flower clip in her hair.
You should be discreet when eating your ice cream since your little brother can’t have any.
Secretive, careful, keeping it on the “down-low”
SINISTER
Creepy! What a sinister looking Jack-o-lantern that is!
Disney movies always seem to have a sinister, or evil, character who creates conflicts for the main character.
Evil, disastrous, really bad