Saturday, December 10, 2016

Vocabulary from 10/22 to 12/3


  1. leisurely (adj) - acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed
  2. fiasco (n) - a thing that is a complete failure, especially in a humiliating way
  3. improvise (v) - produce or make from whatever is available
  4. modest (adj) - unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
  5. conservation (n) - preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment
  6. compassion (n) - sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
  7. intimidate (v) - frighten (someone) in order to make them do what one wants
  8. exhibition (n) - a display or demonstration of a particular skill
  9. persistence (n) - the quality that allows someone to continue doing something
  10. unflagging (adj) - remaining strong
  11. optimism (n) - a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future
  12. simulate (v) - to imitate the appearance or character of
  13. indicate (v) - to show (that something is true)
  14. loiter (v) - to stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose
  15. prolific (adj) - present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful
  16. interwoven (v) - blended closely
  17. epitomize (v) - to be a perfect example of
  18. deteriorate (v) - become progressively worse
  19. imperishable (adj) - enduring forever
  20. proclamation (n) - public announcement dealing with a matter of great importance
  21. interfere (v) - prevent from continuing
  22. facility (n) - space or equipment necessary for doing something
  23. immensely (adv) - to a great extent; extremely 
Only leisurely to interfere will be on the spelling exam next week. Facility and immensely will be on the third spelling exam. Good luck!

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Vocabulary for 2nd Test

Hi Kids, the vocabulary will be up soon, most likely before Wednesday. Stay tuned.

-Shuyi