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Vocabulary Words Week 3-3-2014
Week of 3-3-2014
15
English
5th Grade
03/05/2014

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Term
bick·er
Definition
verb
to quarrel about something that does not matter.

synonyms: argue, disagree, quarrel
Term
con·tent
Definition
noun
1.
(usually plural) whatever is held or contained in something.
The contents of this letter are secret.


adjective
wanting no more than what one has; satisfied.
synonyms: contented
antonyms: discontented, dissatisfied
Term
di·verge
Definition
intransitive verb
1.
to extend or move away in different directions from a common point.

synonyms: branch, divide, radiate
antonyms: converge, meet
2.
to differ or deviate, as from the opinions of another person or of society.
synonyms: conflict, depart, deviate, differ, vary
antonyms: agree, coincide, conform, converge
Term
ec·stat·ic
Definition
adjective
in a condition of extreme delight, overpowering emotion
synonyms: blissful, elated, enraptured, entranced
Term
for·ti·fy
Definition
verb
to give more strength, resistance, or energy to; reinforce.

synonyms: brace, enrich, harden, reinforce
Term
gab·ble
Definition
intransitive verb
1.
to speak rapidly and unclearly; jabber; babble.
synonyms: babble, jabber
2.
to make a rapid cackling or quacking noise, as geese or ducks do.
synonyms: cackle, quack
Term
goad
Definition
transitive verb
to stimulate or spur (someone) to act, especially by annoying or irritating.

synonyms: prick, prod, push, spur on
antonyms: curb
Term
lu·di·crous
Definition
adjective
worthy of mockery; laughable and ridiculous.

synonyms: cockamamie, laughable, ridiculous
Term
non·cha·lant
Definition
adjective
not showing excitement or anxiety; coolly confident, unflustered, or unworried; casually indifferent.

synonyms: casual, confident, cool, unconcerned
antonyms: anxious
Term
pa·vil·ion
Definition
noun
a light building with open sides used for shelter or recreation.
Term
per·il·ous
Definition
adjective
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous.

synonyms: dangerous, hazardous, risky,
antonyms: safe
Term
pro·trude
Definition
verb
to push or stick out.

synonyms: jut, project, stick out
Term
scowl
Definition
verb
to make an angry frown.

synonyms: frown
Term
she·nan·i·gans
Definition
noun
amusing, mischievous, or treacherous pranks or other actions.
Term
shriek
Definition
noun
a loud shrill cry of fear, joy, or surprise.
[She let out a shriek when I jumped out from behind the door.]
synonyms: scream, squeal
verb
to make a loud shrill cry.

synonyms: scream
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