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October 22, 2008
Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 10-22-08
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-20-08, with class definitions.
amulet: n, good luck charm that protects you against evil or danger.
badgered: v, harassed or pestered persistently.
culture: n, the ideas, customs, skills, and arts of a group of people.
defiance: n, bold resistance to authority.
dismay: n, a loss of courage or confidence; discouraged
gruffly: adv, in a surly or rough manner.
guttural: adj, a rough, harsh rasping sound from the throat.
lithe: adj, supple or limber
mournful: adj, a feeling, a sound or an appearance of sadness
rakish: adj, a jaunty or skewed look.
scourge: n, tormentor, something that inflicts punishment or trouble.
sentinel: n, a person or animal set to guard a group.
shambling: adj, a clumsy, lazy, shuffling manner of walking.
status: n, a position, rank or standing.
ziggurat: n, a pyramid-shaped tower.
Write sentences for each word. Due Thursday, 10-23-08.
Posted by MichaelK at October 22, 2008 05:55 PM