Vocabulary

“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic." ~J.K. Rowling

Our class studies one BIG word almost every week. We do this inquiry-style, so no fair asking your parent to look up the meaning as we guess during the week. Words will be revealed each Friday.

innumerable (adj) --too many to count

inconspicuous (adj) --not easily seen or noticed

voracious (adj) -- hungry for, insatiable.

compassion (n) -- caring about others, treating them with kindness, and wanting to help people.

persistence (n) -- firm continuance, determination, tenacity

fluctuate (v) -- to shift, vary, or change

avid (adj) -- highly enthusiastic, keen interest

quandary (n) -- a state of wondering/questioning

advocate (v/n) -- having know--to speak up, support, defend, a person who speaks up, supports, defends

savvy (adj) -- having know-how (ex: She's a savvy player)

nestle (v) -- to snuggle or settle in

aspiration (n) -- hope, goal, vision, wish

serene (adj) -- calm and peaceful

strive (v) -- to make great effort to achieve or obtain something

illuminate (v) -- to light up, shine a light on, highlight

disgruntled (adj) -- dissatisfied, upset & disappointed all at once

incredulous (adj) -- full of disbelief

tenacious (adj) -- not easily stopped, strong, determined

bustling (adj) -- full of noisy, busy, energetic activity

diminish (v) -- to become less, reduce (as in the diminishing light)

vigilant (adj) -- keeping careful watch, attentive, alert

engrossed (v) -- completely absorbed in something

daunting (adj) -- challenging, intimidating, difficult 

whimsical (adj) -- fanciful, playful, magical

fledgling (n) -- new, beginner, inexperienced