Vocabulary List 1 Unit 1 Vocabulary Practice https

Vocabulary List 1 Unit 1

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POVERTY (NOUN) • definition- the state of being poor, lacking something • synonyms- destitution, indigence • There are millions of people all over the world who live in extreme poverty.

EXCURSION (NOUN) • Definition- Going out or forth into something; a short trip • Synonyms- adventure, trip, jaunt • My family and I like to go on excursions on the weekends and explore local hangouts.

COWER (VERB) • Definition- to move back or bend down because you’re afraid • Synonyms- hide, grovel, cringe • Knowing he was going to be beaten, the boy began to cower in the corner.

GUMPTION (NOUN) Definition- courage or confidence in your ability Synonyms: prudence, courage, wit It took me a while to work up the gumption to ask my parents about the party.

GLINT (NOUN OR VERB) • Definition- a small flash of light or emotion reflected in a person’s eyes • Synonyms- glimmer, light • I could see the mischievous glint in his eye and knew he was going to play a trick on me.

SCENARIO (NOUN) • Definition- a description of what could possibly happen • Synonyms- scene, script, possibility • All kinds of crazy scenarios flashed through my mind as I lay in bed, trying to fall asleep.

INCIDENT (NOUN) • Definition- an unexpected and usually unpleasant thing that happens • Synonyms- event, occurrence, episode • I tried to remember all of the details of the incident so that I could report it to the principal.

SCOWL (NOUN OR VERB) • Definition- a facial expression of displeasure • synonyms- frown, pout, grimace • I could tell by the scowl on my mom’s face that she was mad at me.

TOLERATE (VERB) • definition- to allow something to exist, happen, or be done • Synonyms- accept, permit, allow • My mother will not tolerate any running in her house.

SIGNIFICANTLY (ADV) • Definition- In a way that is large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect • synonyms- importantly, largely • He has lost weight significantly since last year.

Suffix Meaning Example of a word that contains the suffix and its meaning Transition- the state of passage from one stage to another -ion (noun) State, condition, or result of -able/ Ible (adj) Capable of, likely to Capable- can do -ance/ ence (noun) Action or process Performance- the act of showing -ous (adj) Full of Example of a word that contains the suffix AND meaning of the word Condition, translation, foundation, frustration Reliable, transferable, understandable Joyous- full of happiness Annoyance, absence, intelligence Example of a word that contains the suffix AND meaning of the word capitalization, formation, distinction, , multiplication, subtraction Microwaveable, edible, credible, Perseverance, abundance, acquaintance Adventurous, tedious, Odious, studious, fabulous disastrous, meticulous