Vocab List #6- 7th Grade (2016-17)
Featured in: The Giver (part 2)
dystopia, rebellious, futile. deceived, totalitarian, fugitive, conform
1)All of Jonas’s loved ones were ____ into thinking the world was colorless.
2) It was _____ to try and share his memories with Asher; he was too ignorant.
3) As Jonas learned the secrets of the Community, his home began to feel less like a paradise and more like a ___________.
4) Back in the days before Sameness, it was not expected for everyone to ______.
5) The Council of Elders ran a _____ government in which the people had no say.
6) Any _____ behavior from the young or old was corrected by the “discipline wand.”
7) Since Elsewhere was said to be dangerous, no one ever considered becoming a _________ from the Community.
Vocab List #6- 8th Grade (2016-17)
Featured in: The Outsiders (Part 2)
pandemonium, futile, traumatic, self-destructive, redemption, denial, therapeutic
1) Dally’s _______ behavior of getting into fights and breaking the law revealed how unhappy he really was.
2) Seeing Bob’s dead body was one of the most ____ moments of Pony’s life.
3) Johnny knew they couldn’t hide in the church forever, but Dally was in ______.
4) Whenever Pony is stressed, cigarettes have a calming, ____ effect on him.
5) The church was filled with leaping flames and crashing timber; it was total ____!
6) The Socs tried to settle the score in a rumble, but Randy knew that fighting was __.
7) Johnny earned _______ by sacrificing his life to save the children.
Vocab List #5- 7th Grade
Featured in: The Giver (Part 1)
utopia, surveillance, discreet, comply, ignorant, conditioned, censorship
1) It was against the rules to be rude, so children were taught to be ________ when correcting others.
2) Everyone is expected to ___ immediately when the Speaker gives an order.
3) Without war or crime, the Community seemed like a futuristic ________.
4) The teacher ____ his students to feel intense shame whenever they were late.
5) Jonas and his family were under constant _______; even in their homes!
6) Even though she cuddled an elephant every night, Lily was _____ of what one really looked like.
7) The ______ people faced in the Community was intense; they didn’t enjoy the freedom of speech we have in America.
2016-17 Vocab Lists
8th Grade Vocab List #5
Featured in: The Outsiders (Part 1)
glorifies, classism, impoverished, anecdote, discriminate, resilient, empathetic
1) Johnny _________ everything Dally says or does; Dally is his idol.
2) ‘Tuff’ means cool or stylish, but tough means strong or ________.
3) The ______ about Soda's horse "Mickey Mouse" shows a softer side to the Greaser.
4) One example of ___ is the way people treat Soc’s better than Greasers.
5) Soda dropped out of school to get a job and help his ______ family.
6) Cherry could immediately ______ Johnny and Pony from the other hoods.
7) The reader becomes more ______ to Dally as they learn his life story.
Vocab List #4-7th Grade
Featured in: The Cross-Over- Part One
alluding, characteristically, anecdote, stanza, hyperbolizes, analogy, aesthetic
After a fishing trip, my mom always _______ about the size of the salmon she caught.
I am _____ peppy at school, but after three tests and a mile run I am exhausted.
We all listened carefully to the teacher’s _____ about the time he met The Wiggles.
The first ____ of the poem rhymes, but the second one does not. How random!
“Bull in a China Shop” is an _____ that perfectly describes how clumsy I am.
When my dad asked “Why you always lying?” I knew he was ___ to the famous meme.
The colorful, bright __________ of the movie Moana made the audience feel cheery.
Vocab List #4-8th Grade
Featured in: The Diary of Anne Frank, Not to Go with the Others
analysis, tone, characteristically, dynamic, introspective, oppression, persevere
Whenever he speaks, Mr. VanDaan's _______ reveals how he truly feels about Mouschi.
Anne's diary, which she calls "Kitty", helps her _________ through all her hardships.
I love rap music because it sounds so _______ ; I love the way the sounds change rapidly.
With age, we all change from simple-minded toddlers to more _________ adults.
Margot is __________ quiet, but that doesn't mean she has nothing to say.
The __________ of the Nazi regime was felt all throughout Amsterdam.
Before we can recommend you for surgery we need further _______ of your condition.
Vocab List #3-7th Grade
Featured in: Perception and the Brain Performance Task
analyze, unified, external, emphasize, encompass, chronic, gratitude
I tried to ______ how sick I was by coughing loudly but my parent’s didn’t buy it.
If you have a ______ problem of forgetting your homework, your grade will suffer.
Until the two neighboring countries are _________ there will be constant bloodshed.
The doctor must __________ your brain waves to look for a problem.
In many Asian cultures, people show their ________ by bowing.
In Foods, the teacher tries to _______ all the different types of cuisine in one class.
An ______ in jury can often be treated with a simple bandage.
Vocab List #3-8th Grade
Featured in: The Trial of the Tell-tale Heart
testimony, verdict, incriminating, speculation, prosecute, erratic, deliberate
It is a lawyer's job to _______ criminals so that they can be held accountable for their crimes.
When the killer was worried that the police would hear the heartbeat, his behavior became _____.
Before Clyde could date Rebecca, her friends first had to _____ to determine if he was worthy.
I asked my parents if I could get a dog three weeks ago, and I am still waiting for their _______.
I think there are some new shoes under the Christmas tree, but that is only __________________.
The most _________ evidence was the security footage that showed me starting the fight.
According to the other driver's _______, you were on your cellphone when the accident occurred.
Vocab List #2
Featured in: Performance Task #1
elaborate, consistently, irrelevant, vivid, perspective, significance, reflection
I remember the accident in _____ detail; the sights, the sounds, all of it.
He felt differently about immigrants after he saw the world from their ______.
“What do you mean my crush was talking about me? Please _______!”
If you ______ forget your password, consider changing it to something simpler.
When telling a story, don’t bore your listener by giving them _______ details.
After failure, give yourself time for ____ so you don’t repeat the same mistakes.
The ____ of the debates will be determined when the country votes next month.
Vocab List #1
infer, implied, cite, evidence, dialogue, symbolize, subtle
Featured in: Golden Glass, What to Bring, My Favorite Chaperone, Big Things Come in Small Packages
If you don’t ______ your sources, your teacher could think you’re cheating.
The music in the background was so ____ I almost didn’t notice it.
I didn’t like the movie because I found the ______ annoying and unrealistic.
I could ____ that my dad was upset because of the bulging veins in his neck.
My little sister __ that she was hungry by holding her stomach and groaning.
This is so unfair! I got suspended even though my teacher had no _____!
To the people of Gotham, Batman’s logo has come to _____ hope and justice.
2015-2016 Vocab Lists
Vocab List #6
Featured in: The Outsiders
glorifies, surrogate, classism, futile, affluence, denial, therapeutic
Johnny knew they couldn’t hide in the church forever, but Dally was in ______.
Whenever Pony is stressed, cigarettes have a calming, ____ effect on him.
The Socs tried to settle the score in a rumble, but Randy knew that fighting was __.
Most Greasers secretly wanted to be Socs due to their social privilege and ____.
Johnny _________ everything Dally says or does; Dally is his idol.
Since both his parents died, Darry acts as a ____ father to Pony and Soda.
One example of ___ is the way people treat Soc’s better than Greasers.
Vocab List #5
Featured in: Flowers for Algernon
culpable, consent, surgical, deterioration, accomplishment, justified, cognitive
Zombies can move quickly despite the _____ of their muscles and skin cells.
Before you can go on a field trip, you must first get your parents’ _______.
The goal of the operation was to increase Charlie’s _____ abilities.
If you own a cellphone, you alone are ____ for any damage that occurs to it.
She _____ her mean tweet by explaining that he “started it.”
The doctor who performed the ____ experiment on Carissa couldn’t be found.
Although he made mistakes, Charlie learning how to write was still an _____.
VOCAB #5 REVIEW QUESTIONS
Vocab List #4
Featured in: The Trial of the Tell-tale Heart
testimony, verdict, badgering, speculation, prosecute, erratic, deliberate
It is a lawyer's job to _______ criminals so that they can be held accountable for their crimes.
When the killer was worried that the police would hear the heartbeat, his behavior became _____.
Before Clyde could date Rebecca, her friends first had to _____ to determine if he was worthy.
I asked my parents if I could get a dog three weeks ago, and I am still waiting for their _______.
Until Christmas morning, I can only _______ what is inside those colorful boxes.
My little sister would not stop ______ me, so I hit her on the head with a see-saw.
According to the other driver's _______, you were on your cellphone when the accident occurred.
Vocab List #3
Featured in: A Retrieved Reformation, The Adventure of the Speckled Band
alluding, equipped, reformed, sensory, implication, convulse, alibi
All the sights, sounds, and smells make the carnival an overwhelming __________ experience.
When my dad sniffed in the air, I knew he was ________ to the fact that I didn't clean my room.
The dancers at the club began to _______ wildly as the bass grew louder and louder.
I knew Becky didn't steal my homework because she had a perfect ________; she was absent from school.
After getting out of prison my uncle got a job and joined a charity, proving he was fully ________.
Sometimes I don't feel ____________ to handle all the pressure of being in middle school.
We were all surprised by Clyde's __________ that he and Suzy were secretly dating.
Vocab List #2
Featured in: An Episode of War, Newsela "Ranger" article
casualty, endurance, obstacle, grueling, equality, exhaustion, resolute
1) In order to become an Army Ranger, you must first pass a ______ physical exam.
2) American soldiers who are a ______ of war are given the highest honors.
3) If you sold enough Step It Up tickets you will get to run the ______course during PE.
4) The two women who passed Ranger school are proving that they deserve ______ in the military.
5) It is sometimes difficult to focus after PE because of extreme ______.
6) Getting straight A's requires students to be focused and _________.
7) Most who apply for the Army Rangers do not have the _____ required to make the cut.
Vocab List #1
Featured in: Charles
deceive, narrator, neglected, disruptive, apprehensive, suspense, perspective
1) Because the teacher ________ to contact Laurie's family, he was able to lie for over a week.
2) Shirley Jackson builds _______ in her story by revealing the plot twist in the final sentence.
3) For a kindergartner, Laurie is able to ______ his parents surprisingly well.
4) Like many stories, the ________ of "Charles" is never named.
5) From the reader's _________, Laurie's mom might seem like an ineffective parent.
6) "Charles" is given the job of 'class helper' to try and make him less __________.
7) Laurie's mom feels __________ about bad influences, but his father is more nonchalant.
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2014-2015 Vocab Lists
Vocab List #11- 7th Grade
Featured in: The Giver (part 2)
dystopia, rebellious, futile. deceived, totalitarian, fugitive, conform
1)All of Jonas’s loved ones were ____ into thinking the world was colorless.
2)It was _____ to try and share his memories with Asher; he was too ignorant.
3)As Jonas learned the secrets of the Community, his home began to feel less like a paradise and more like a ___________.
4) Back in the days before Sameness, it was not expected for everyone to ______.
5)The Council of Elders ran a _____ government in which the people had no say.
6) Any _____ behavior from the young or old was corrected by the “discipline wand.”
7) Since Elsewhere was known to be so dangerous, no one ever considered becoming a _________ from the Community; better to just obey the rules.
Vocab List #10- F Period
Featured in: The Pearl (part 2)
abuse, enraged, betrayed, fugitive, elude, casualty, remorse
1)After killing the dark figure, Kino became a ____ from the law.
2) When Juana tried to get rid of the pearl it made her husband feel _____.
3) Kino never thought he would ____ his wife until the pearl filled him with evil.
4) His grandfather’s canoe was a ______ in the war the dark ones waged on his family.
5) Kino’s neighbors ______ his trust in them when they tried to steal his riches.
6) The first person to try and take the pearl was stabbed but managed to ___ capture.
7) Juana does not feel any ___ for trying to destroy the pearl; she was trying to protect her family from its evil influence.
Vocab List #11- 8th Grade
Featured in: The Outsiders (Part 2)
pandemonium, futile, traumatic, self-destructive, affluence, denial, therapeutic
1) Dally’s _______ behavior of getting into fights and breaking the law revealed how unhappy he really was.
2) Seeing Bob’s dead body was one of the most ____ moments of Pony’s life.
3) Johnny knew they couldn’t hide in the church forever, but Dally was in ______.
4) Whenever Pony is stressed, cigarettes have a calming, ____ effect on him.
5) The church was filled with leaping flames and crashing timber; it was total ____!
6) The Socs tried to settle the score in a rumble, but Randy knew that fighting was __.
7) Most Greasers secretly wanted to be Socs due to their social privilege and ____.
Vocab List #10- 7th Grade
Featured in: The Giver (Part 1)
utopia, surveillance, discreet, comply, ignorant, conditioned, censorship
1) It was against the rules to be rude, so children were taught to be ________ when correcting others.
2) Everyone is expected to ___ immediately when the Speaker gives an order.
3) Without war or crime, the Community seemed like a futuristic ________.
4) The teacher ____ his students to feel intense shame whenever they were late.
5) Jonas and his family were under constant _______; even in their homes!
6) Even though she cuddled an elephant every night, Lily was _____ of what one really looked like.
7) The ______ people faced in the Community was intense; they didn’t enjoy the freedom of speech we have in America.
Vocab List #10- 8th Grade
Featured in: The Outsiders (Part 1)
glorifies, classism, impoverished, surrogate, discriminate, resilient, empathetic
1) Johnny _________ everything Dally says or does; Dally is his idol.
2) ‘Tuff’ means cool or stylish, but tough means strong or ________.
3) Since both his parents died, Darry acts as a ____ father to Pony and Soda.
4) One example of ___ is the way people treat Soc’s better than Greasers.
5) Soda dropped out of school to get a job and help his ______ family.
6) Cherry could immediately ______ Johnny and Pony from the other hoods.
7) The readers become more ______ to Dally as they learn his life story.
Vocab List #9- F Period
Featured in: The Pearl (Part 1)
status, poverty, resent, heritage, sexist, covet, possession
1) The doctor felt that his ____ in society was greater than Kino’s.
2) Juana showed her pride in her ____ by singing the “Song of Family”.
3) Over the years, Kino grew to _____ anyone whose life was easier than his.
4) Kino treated his wife in a ______ way when he expected her to obey him.
5) Because of their extreme _______, the family could not pay for treatment.
6) The old but sturdy canoe was Kino’s most valuable ____________.
7) Don’t ___ what other people have; instead, appreciate your own blessings.
Vocab List #9- 7th Grade
Featured in: Poetry Research Projects
symbolism, repetition, rhythm, stanza, sensory, alluded, biographical
1) Everyone in the club danced riotously to the infectious ________.
2) The _______ of the Bat-Signal inspired hope to the people of Gotham.
3) The singer _____ to his drug use when he said he “had a sickness.”
4) My favorite movies are always _____ because I love learning about people.
5) The new “Despicable” Me ride is an amazing _______ experience.
6) You should probably make the last ______ of your poem more memorable.
7) I was driven mad by the endless _______ of my classmate tapping his foot.
Vocab List #9- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Adventure of the Speckled Band
untimely, accompanied, seldom, dawdling, occupant, acquaintance, insolent
1) Tired of her constant _____, the mother dragged her daughter by the arm.
2) John Cena’s arrival was _____ by fireworks and booming audio.
3) “I don’t know where he is, officer. He’s really more of an ___ than a friend.”
4) I was given a M.A.P. for acting _____ during the school assembly.
5) When the house ignited, we focused on saving the only____; a pet bird.
6) I _____ go on Twitter anymore; Facebook just feels more convenient.
7) Greg’s _______ expulsion from school kept him out of the football playoffs.
Vocab List #8- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Suzy and Leah
refugee, kosher, permanently, battered, empathetic, consent, pronunciation,
1) After the car accident, my spine was _______ damaged.
2) My son was so exhausted after PE that he looked like some poor war ___.
3) I hate it when someone grabs my cellphone without my _____.
4) After years of abuse, the textbooks were stained, _______, and torn.
5) Watching a movie about World War 2 made me feel more ___ to the Jews.
6) Mr. Kerman’s religion does not allow him to eat food unless it’s ______.
7) The _______ of the word “Worcestershire Sauce” is difficult to master.
Vocab List #8- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Flowers for Algernon
subconscious, obscure, accomplishment, tangible, specialized, deteriorate, illiterate
1)The teacher screamed and swore, her rage ________ in the air.
2) The doctor’s directions were so ______ that I accidentally took dog medication.
3) Before the experiment, Charlie Gordon was ignorant and practically ___.
4) If you don’t use Tupperware the food in the fridge will rapidly ______.
5) To capture the terrorist, the President sent in a _______ team of elite soldiers.
6) Passing the test was a tremendous _______ considering I didn’t study.
7) I check my cellphone so often that reaching for it is almost a ___ decision.
Vocab List #7- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Monsters are Due on Maple Street
superstition, murmur, persistent, insomnia, gradually, anxious, defiant
My dad didn’t want me to go to the dance, but I was so _____ that he gave in.
Suffering from ________, Julio stayed up until 2 am alphabetizing his bookshelf.
The ________ toddler was given a timeout for being so disrespectful.
Many people think the house is haunted, but I don’t believe in ___________.
Omar looked all around, ______ that he would be caught copying homework.
So to not be stressed out, I ______ worked on the project for several weeks.
Don’t __________ when the teacher is talking or you’ll get in trouble.
Vocab List #7- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Diary of Anne Frank, Act 2
advisable, ideals, orchestra, elegance, indignant, murmur, feeble
My mom was ______ that I lied about my homework, so I am now grounded.
It is not __________ that you swim within half an hour of eating Chipotle.
The chirping of birds outside my window sounded like a tiny __________.
In church we learned the __________ of love, kindness, and forgiveness.
Sophia’s prom dress was full of _________, with diamonds and tassels all over.
“Your _________ attempts to escape are laughable,” the guard spat angrily.
Don’t __________ when the teacher is talking or you’ll get in trouble.
Vocab List #6- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: A Christmas Carol, Act 2
astonished, compelling, meager, audible, earnestly, dispell, divvy
The students whispered so quietly that their words were barely _______.
A brisk wind _________ed the heavy fog that clung to London’s streets.
Charles Dickens was such a _________ author that his work is still read today.
“I’ll change! I swear it!” Scrooge _________ implored the silent spirit.
Despite the fact that he never did homework, Clyde was ____ that he was failing.
The destitute beggars of London did not have even a _____ amount of food.
After the raid, the thieves gathered in the alley to ________ up the loot.
Vocab List #6- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1
disheveled, apprehensive, obligation, exaggerated, convulse, liberate, extort
The father felt an _________ to keep his family safe at any cost.
If the patient starts to _________, we will need to strap them down.
The prisoners marched into the camp, tired and _____________.
Our first goal is to ___________ all the Jews and Gypsies who are in hiding.
It’s illegal to __________ money from your boss by blackmailing him.
I can’t trust my daughter due to the number of times she has _____ in the past.
The runaways felt __________ about inviting a new person into the annex.
Vocab List #5-7th Grade
Featured in the story: A Christmas Carol
implore, void, morose, shun, destitute, benevolent, donned
When Vivica refused to try cigarettes, she was _____ed by her friends.
The black ________ of space was frightening to the young astronaut.
King Louis was a _________ ruler, so he gave the peasants free food and drink.
"Please, let me go!” the sobbing woman ________ed the unfeeling guards.
The cloudy weather made the farmers feel ______ and worried for the harvest.
The __________ citizens of Sunland lived out of their cars and begged for change.
Since Charlize felt a drop of rain, she _______ a coat before heading out.
Vocab List #5- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Not to Go With the Others
feign, ensue, immersion, dispatched, turrets, petroleum, reinforced
An elite team of highly trained fire fighters was ______ to stop the blaze.
The criminal soaked the evidence in ______ so that it would burn faster.
Possums have the unique ability to ______ death in order to trick predators.
“Everyone put your hands up or violence will ____!” the gunman threatened.
The submariners did not feel safe until the _______ of their vessel was complete.
“Steer clear of those sentry _______s if you want to avoid detection.”
The __________ door was all that kept the horde of zombies from coming in.
Vocab List #4- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Three Skeleton Key
gleaming, mechanism, whimper, ravenous, patron, maneuver, conscious
Sample sentences:
“I don’t wanna go,” the child _______ed, staring into the dark basement.
As a regular _________ of the movie theater, I have grown fat on popcorn.
The _________ headlights of the bus pierced through the night.
If the elevator has a broken ____________, you should just take the stairs.
When Mrs. Krantz delayed lunch by an hour, the children became _______.
“I know it’s scary, but for the operation we need you to remain _________.”
“You smell!” the child taunted his mother, _________ing out of her grasp.
Vocab List #4- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Tell-Tale Heart
acute, sufficient, refrain, scarcely, conceal, dismember, precaution
Sample sentences:
Sharks can detect blood from miles away with their ____ sense of smell.
“I tried to ____ my cell phone in my bag, but Mr. Strauss caught me texting.”
“Please _____ from applause until after the speech,” the teacher announced.
The survivors searched the abandoned mall for a ____ amount of supplies.
“I can _______ hear you!” my mother screamed into her cellphone.
As a _____, the park manager put up a sign that read: “Danger! No trespassing.”
Trying to find his lost hat, the illiterate teen was ___ed by the roller coaster.
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Vocab List #3- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Quiz on: 10/16
cultivated, scuttle, vengeful, expression, cunningly, fastening, consolation
Vocab List #2- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Paul Revere's Ride + A Glow in the Dark + Mushrooms
Quiz on: 10/16
emerge, discreetly, tremulous, acquire, inheritance, sentry, diffuse
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Vocab List #2- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Treasure of Lemon Brown
Quiz on: 10/2
tremor, gnarled, peering, parlor, scoundrel, suggestion, stoop
Vocab List #2- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Quiz on: 10/2
muffled, magnification, barracks, somber, tranquil, aghast, spectral
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Vocabulary List #1- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Treasure of Lemon Brown
Quiz on: 9/11
frantic, banister, involuntary, commence, ominous, brilliance, tentatively
Vocabulary List #1- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Thank You, M'am
Quiz on: 9/11
willow, latching, furnish, barren, frightened, charitable, embarrassment
Vocab List #8- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Suzy and Leah
refugee, kosher, permanently, battered, empathetic, consent, pronunciation,
1) After the car accident, my spine was _______ damaged.
2) My son was so exhausted after PE that he looked like some poor war ___.
3) I hate it when someone grabs my cellphone without my _____.
4) After years of abuse, the textbooks were stained, _______, and torn.
5) Watching a movie about World War 2 made me feel more ___ to the Jews.
6) Mr. Kerman’s religion does not allow him to eat food unless it’s ______.
7) The _______ of the word “Worcestershire Sauce” is difficult to master.
Vocab List #8- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Flowers for Algernon
subconscious, obscure, accomplishment, tangible, specialized, deteriorate, illiterate
1)The teacher screamed and swore, her rage ________ in the air.
2) The doctor’s directions were so ______ that I accidentally took dog medication.
3) Before the experiment, Charlie Gordon was ignorant and practically ___.
4) If you don’t use Tupperware the food in the fridge will rapidly ______.
5) To capture the terrorist, the President sent in a _______ team of elite soldiers.
6) Passing the test was a tremendous _______ considering I didn’t study.
7) I check my cellphone so often that reaching for it is almost a ___ decision.
Vocab List #7- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Monsters are Due on Maple Street
superstition, murmur, persistent, insomnia, gradually, anxious, defiant
My dad didn’t want me to go to the dance, but I was so _____ that he gave in.
Suffering from ________, Julio stayed up until 2 am alphabetizing his bookshelf.
The ________ toddler was given a timeout for being so disrespectful.
Many people think the house is haunted, but I don’t believe in ___________.
Omar looked all around, ______ that he would be caught copying homework.
So to not be stressed out, I ______ worked on the project for several weeks.
Don’t __________ when the teacher is talking or you’ll get in trouble.
Vocab List #7- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Diary of Anne Frank, Act 2
advisable, ideals, orchestra, elegance, indignant, murmur, feeble
My mom was ______ that I lied about my homework, so I am now grounded.
It is not __________ that you swim within half an hour of eating Chipotle.
The chirping of birds outside my window sounded like a tiny __________.
In church we learned the __________ of love, kindness, and forgiveness.
Sophia’s prom dress was full of _________, with diamonds and tassels all over.
“Your _________ attempts to escape are laughable,” the guard spat angrily.
Don’t __________ when the teacher is talking or you’ll get in trouble.
Vocab List #6- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: A Christmas Carol, Act 2
astonished, compelling, meager, audible, earnestly, dispell, divvy
The students whispered so quietly that their words were barely _______.
A brisk wind _________ed the heavy fog that clung to London’s streets.
Charles Dickens was such a _________ author that his work is still read today.
“I’ll change! I swear it!” Scrooge _________ implored the silent spirit.
Despite the fact that he never did homework, Clyde was ____ that he was failing.
The destitute beggars of London did not have even a _____ amount of food.
After the raid, the thieves gathered in the alley to ________ up the loot.
Vocab List #6- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1
disheveled, apprehensive, obligation, exaggerated, convulse, liberate, extort
The father felt an _________ to keep his family safe at any cost.
If the patient starts to _________, we will need to strap them down.
The prisoners marched into the camp, tired and _____________.
Our first goal is to ___________ all the Jews and Gypsies who are in hiding.
It’s illegal to __________ money from your boss by blackmailing him.
I can’t trust my daughter due to the number of times she has _____ in the past.
The runaways felt __________ about inviting a new person into the annex.
Vocab List #5-7th Grade
Featured in the story: A Christmas Carol
implore, void, morose, shun, destitute, benevolent, donned
When Vivica refused to try cigarettes, she was _____ed by her friends.
The black ________ of space was frightening to the young astronaut.
King Louis was a _________ ruler, so he gave the peasants free food and drink.
"Please, let me go!” the sobbing woman ________ed the unfeeling guards.
The cloudy weather made the farmers feel ______ and worried for the harvest.
The __________ citizens of Sunland lived out of their cars and begged for change.
Since Charlize felt a drop of rain, she _______ a coat before heading out.
Vocab List #5- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Not to Go With the Others
feign, ensue, immersion, dispatched, turrets, petroleum, reinforced
An elite team of highly trained fire fighters was ______ to stop the blaze.
The criminal soaked the evidence in ______ so that it would burn faster.
Possums have the unique ability to ______ death in order to trick predators.
“Everyone put your hands up or violence will ____!” the gunman threatened.
The submariners did not feel safe until the _______ of their vessel was complete.
“Steer clear of those sentry _______s if you want to avoid detection.”
The __________ door was all that kept the horde of zombies from coming in.
Vocab List #4- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Three Skeleton Key
gleaming, mechanism, whimper, ravenous, patron, maneuver, conscious
Sample sentences:
“I don’t wanna go,” the child _______ed, staring into the dark basement.
As a regular _________ of the movie theater, I have grown fat on popcorn.
The _________ headlights of the bus pierced through the night.
If the elevator has a broken ____________, you should just take the stairs.
When Mrs. Krantz delayed lunch by an hour, the children became _______.
“I know it’s scary, but for the operation we need you to remain _________.”
“You smell!” the child taunted his mother, _________ing out of her grasp.
Vocab List #4- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Tell-Tale Heart
acute, sufficient, refrain, scarcely, conceal, dismember, precaution
Sample sentences:
Sharks can detect blood from miles away with their ____ sense of smell.
“I tried to ____ my cell phone in my bag, but Mr. Strauss caught me texting.”
“Please _____ from applause until after the speech,” the teacher announced.
The survivors searched the abandoned mall for a ____ amount of supplies.
“I can _______ hear you!” my mother screamed into her cellphone.
As a _____, the park manager put up a sign that read: “Danger! No trespassing.”
Trying to find his lost hat, the illiterate teen was ___ed by the roller coaster.
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Vocab List #3- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Quiz on: 10/16
cultivated, scuttle, vengeful, expression, cunningly, fastening, consolation
Vocab List #2- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Paul Revere's Ride + A Glow in the Dark + Mushrooms
Quiz on: 10/16
emerge, discreetly, tremulous, acquire, inheritance, sentry, diffuse
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Vocab List #2- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Treasure of Lemon Brown
Quiz on: 10/2
tremor, gnarled, peering, parlor, scoundrel, suggestion, stoop
Vocab List #2- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Quiz on: 10/2
muffled, magnification, barracks, somber, tranquil, aghast, spectral
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Vocabulary List #1- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Treasure of Lemon Brown
Quiz on: 9/11
frantic, banister, involuntary, commence, ominous, brilliance, tentatively
Vocabulary List #1- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Thank You, M'am
Quiz on: 9/11
willow, latching, furnish, barren, frightened, charitable, embarrassment
Featured in: The Giver (part 2)
dystopia, rebellious, futile. deceived, totalitarian, fugitive, conform
1)All of Jonas’s loved ones were ____ into thinking the world was colorless.
2) It was _____ to try and share his memories with Asher; he was too ignorant.
3) As Jonas learned the secrets of the Community, his home began to feel less like a paradise and more like a ___________.
4) Back in the days before Sameness, it was not expected for everyone to ______.
5) The Council of Elders ran a _____ government in which the people had no say.
6) Any _____ behavior from the young or old was corrected by the “discipline wand.”
7) Since Elsewhere was said to be dangerous, no one ever considered becoming a _________ from the Community.
Vocab List #6- 8th Grade (2016-17)
Featured in: The Outsiders (Part 2)
pandemonium, futile, traumatic, self-destructive, redemption, denial, therapeutic
1) Dally’s _______ behavior of getting into fights and breaking the law revealed how unhappy he really was.
2) Seeing Bob’s dead body was one of the most ____ moments of Pony’s life.
3) Johnny knew they couldn’t hide in the church forever, but Dally was in ______.
4) Whenever Pony is stressed, cigarettes have a calming, ____ effect on him.
5) The church was filled with leaping flames and crashing timber; it was total ____!
6) The Socs tried to settle the score in a rumble, but Randy knew that fighting was __.
7) Johnny earned _______ by sacrificing his life to save the children.
Vocab List #5- 7th Grade
Featured in: The Giver (Part 1)
utopia, surveillance, discreet, comply, ignorant, conditioned, censorship
1) It was against the rules to be rude, so children were taught to be ________ when correcting others.
2) Everyone is expected to ___ immediately when the Speaker gives an order.
3) Without war or crime, the Community seemed like a futuristic ________.
4) The teacher ____ his students to feel intense shame whenever they were late.
5) Jonas and his family were under constant _______; even in their homes!
6) Even though she cuddled an elephant every night, Lily was _____ of what one really looked like.
7) The ______ people faced in the Community was intense; they didn’t enjoy the freedom of speech we have in America.
2016-17 Vocab Lists
8th Grade Vocab List #5
Featured in: The Outsiders (Part 1)
glorifies, classism, impoverished, anecdote, discriminate, resilient, empathetic
1) Johnny _________ everything Dally says or does; Dally is his idol.
2) ‘Tuff’ means cool or stylish, but tough means strong or ________.
3) The ______ about Soda's horse "Mickey Mouse" shows a softer side to the Greaser.
4) One example of ___ is the way people treat Soc’s better than Greasers.
5) Soda dropped out of school to get a job and help his ______ family.
6) Cherry could immediately ______ Johnny and Pony from the other hoods.
7) The reader becomes more ______ to Dally as they learn his life story.
Vocab List #4-7th Grade
Featured in: The Cross-Over- Part One
alluding, characteristically, anecdote, stanza, hyperbolizes, analogy, aesthetic
After a fishing trip, my mom always _______ about the size of the salmon she caught.
I am _____ peppy at school, but after three tests and a mile run I am exhausted.
We all listened carefully to the teacher’s _____ about the time he met The Wiggles.
The first ____ of the poem rhymes, but the second one does not. How random!
“Bull in a China Shop” is an _____ that perfectly describes how clumsy I am.
When my dad asked “Why you always lying?” I knew he was ___ to the famous meme.
The colorful, bright __________ of the movie Moana made the audience feel cheery.
Vocab List #4-8th Grade
Featured in: The Diary of Anne Frank, Not to Go with the Others
analysis, tone, characteristically, dynamic, introspective, oppression, persevere
Whenever he speaks, Mr. VanDaan's _______ reveals how he truly feels about Mouschi.
Anne's diary, which she calls "Kitty", helps her _________ through all her hardships.
I love rap music because it sounds so _______ ; I love the way the sounds change rapidly.
With age, we all change from simple-minded toddlers to more _________ adults.
Margot is __________ quiet, but that doesn't mean she has nothing to say.
The __________ of the Nazi regime was felt all throughout Amsterdam.
Before we can recommend you for surgery we need further _______ of your condition.
Vocab List #3-7th Grade
Featured in: Perception and the Brain Performance Task
analyze, unified, external, emphasize, encompass, chronic, gratitude
I tried to ______ how sick I was by coughing loudly but my parent’s didn’t buy it.
If you have a ______ problem of forgetting your homework, your grade will suffer.
Until the two neighboring countries are _________ there will be constant bloodshed.
The doctor must __________ your brain waves to look for a problem.
In many Asian cultures, people show their ________ by bowing.
In Foods, the teacher tries to _______ all the different types of cuisine in one class.
An ______ in jury can often be treated with a simple bandage.
Vocab List #3-8th Grade
Featured in: The Trial of the Tell-tale Heart
testimony, verdict, incriminating, speculation, prosecute, erratic, deliberate
It is a lawyer's job to _______ criminals so that they can be held accountable for their crimes.
When the killer was worried that the police would hear the heartbeat, his behavior became _____.
Before Clyde could date Rebecca, her friends first had to _____ to determine if he was worthy.
I asked my parents if I could get a dog three weeks ago, and I am still waiting for their _______.
I think there are some new shoes under the Christmas tree, but that is only __________________.
The most _________ evidence was the security footage that showed me starting the fight.
According to the other driver's _______, you were on your cellphone when the accident occurred.
Vocab List #2
Featured in: Performance Task #1
elaborate, consistently, irrelevant, vivid, perspective, significance, reflection
I remember the accident in _____ detail; the sights, the sounds, all of it.
He felt differently about immigrants after he saw the world from their ______.
“What do you mean my crush was talking about me? Please _______!”
If you ______ forget your password, consider changing it to something simpler.
When telling a story, don’t bore your listener by giving them _______ details.
After failure, give yourself time for ____ so you don’t repeat the same mistakes.
The ____ of the debates will be determined when the country votes next month.
Vocab List #1
infer, implied, cite, evidence, dialogue, symbolize, subtle
Featured in: Golden Glass, What to Bring, My Favorite Chaperone, Big Things Come in Small Packages
If you don’t ______ your sources, your teacher could think you’re cheating.
The music in the background was so ____ I almost didn’t notice it.
I didn’t like the movie because I found the ______ annoying and unrealistic.
I could ____ that my dad was upset because of the bulging veins in his neck.
My little sister __ that she was hungry by holding her stomach and groaning.
This is so unfair! I got suspended even though my teacher had no _____!
To the people of Gotham, Batman’s logo has come to _____ hope and justice.
2015-2016 Vocab Lists
Vocab List #6
Featured in: The Outsiders
glorifies, surrogate, classism, futile, affluence, denial, therapeutic
Johnny knew they couldn’t hide in the church forever, but Dally was in ______.
Whenever Pony is stressed, cigarettes have a calming, ____ effect on him.
The Socs tried to settle the score in a rumble, but Randy knew that fighting was __.
Most Greasers secretly wanted to be Socs due to their social privilege and ____.
Johnny _________ everything Dally says or does; Dally is his idol.
Since both his parents died, Darry acts as a ____ father to Pony and Soda.
One example of ___ is the way people treat Soc’s better than Greasers.
Vocab List #5
Featured in: Flowers for Algernon
culpable, consent, surgical, deterioration, accomplishment, justified, cognitive
Zombies can move quickly despite the _____ of their muscles and skin cells.
Before you can go on a field trip, you must first get your parents’ _______.
The goal of the operation was to increase Charlie’s _____ abilities.
If you own a cellphone, you alone are ____ for any damage that occurs to it.
She _____ her mean tweet by explaining that he “started it.”
The doctor who performed the ____ experiment on Carissa couldn’t be found.
Although he made mistakes, Charlie learning how to write was still an _____.
VOCAB #5 REVIEW QUESTIONS
- In a drunk-driving accident, who is culpable?
- Tattooists can only work on consenting adults. What does that mean?
- Why is it illegal for doctors to drink before surgical procedures?
- If you opened a chocolate bar and left it sitting on the sidewalk, name two things that could cause it to deteriorate.
- Fill in the blank with a vocab word: College graduation is a time to celebrate one’s academic __________s.
- Give an example of when theft would be justified.
- There are many things in a middle schooler’s life that could cause cognitive difficulties. Give an example of one.
Vocab List #4
Featured in: The Trial of the Tell-tale Heart
testimony, verdict, badgering, speculation, prosecute, erratic, deliberate
It is a lawyer's job to _______ criminals so that they can be held accountable for their crimes.
When the killer was worried that the police would hear the heartbeat, his behavior became _____.
Before Clyde could date Rebecca, her friends first had to _____ to determine if he was worthy.
I asked my parents if I could get a dog three weeks ago, and I am still waiting for their _______.
Until Christmas morning, I can only _______ what is inside those colorful boxes.
My little sister would not stop ______ me, so I hit her on the head with a see-saw.
According to the other driver's _______, you were on your cellphone when the accident occurred.
Vocab List #3
Featured in: A Retrieved Reformation, The Adventure of the Speckled Band
alluding, equipped, reformed, sensory, implication, convulse, alibi
All the sights, sounds, and smells make the carnival an overwhelming __________ experience.
When my dad sniffed in the air, I knew he was ________ to the fact that I didn't clean my room.
The dancers at the club began to _______ wildly as the bass grew louder and louder.
I knew Becky didn't steal my homework because she had a perfect ________; she was absent from school.
After getting out of prison my uncle got a job and joined a charity, proving he was fully ________.
Sometimes I don't feel ____________ to handle all the pressure of being in middle school.
We were all surprised by Clyde's __________ that he and Suzy were secretly dating.
Vocab List #2
Featured in: An Episode of War, Newsela "Ranger" article
casualty, endurance, obstacle, grueling, equality, exhaustion, resolute
1) In order to become an Army Ranger, you must first pass a ______ physical exam.
2) American soldiers who are a ______ of war are given the highest honors.
3) If you sold enough Step It Up tickets you will get to run the ______course during PE.
4) The two women who passed Ranger school are proving that they deserve ______ in the military.
5) It is sometimes difficult to focus after PE because of extreme ______.
6) Getting straight A's requires students to be focused and _________.
7) Most who apply for the Army Rangers do not have the _____ required to make the cut.
Vocab List #1
Featured in: Charles
deceive, narrator, neglected, disruptive, apprehensive, suspense, perspective
1) Because the teacher ________ to contact Laurie's family, he was able to lie for over a week.
2) Shirley Jackson builds _______ in her story by revealing the plot twist in the final sentence.
3) For a kindergartner, Laurie is able to ______ his parents surprisingly well.
4) Like many stories, the ________ of "Charles" is never named.
5) From the reader's _________, Laurie's mom might seem like an ineffective parent.
6) "Charles" is given the job of 'class helper' to try and make him less __________.
7) Laurie's mom feels __________ about bad influences, but his father is more nonchalant.
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2014-2015 Vocab Lists
Vocab List #11- 7th Grade
Featured in: The Giver (part 2)
dystopia, rebellious, futile. deceived, totalitarian, fugitive, conform
1)All of Jonas’s loved ones were ____ into thinking the world was colorless.
2)It was _____ to try and share his memories with Asher; he was too ignorant.
3)As Jonas learned the secrets of the Community, his home began to feel less like a paradise and more like a ___________.
4) Back in the days before Sameness, it was not expected for everyone to ______.
5)The Council of Elders ran a _____ government in which the people had no say.
6) Any _____ behavior from the young or old was corrected by the “discipline wand.”
7) Since Elsewhere was known to be so dangerous, no one ever considered becoming a _________ from the Community; better to just obey the rules.
Vocab List #10- F Period
Featured in: The Pearl (part 2)
abuse, enraged, betrayed, fugitive, elude, casualty, remorse
1)After killing the dark figure, Kino became a ____ from the law.
2) When Juana tried to get rid of the pearl it made her husband feel _____.
3) Kino never thought he would ____ his wife until the pearl filled him with evil.
4) His grandfather’s canoe was a ______ in the war the dark ones waged on his family.
5) Kino’s neighbors ______ his trust in them when they tried to steal his riches.
6) The first person to try and take the pearl was stabbed but managed to ___ capture.
7) Juana does not feel any ___ for trying to destroy the pearl; she was trying to protect her family from its evil influence.
Vocab List #11- 8th Grade
Featured in: The Outsiders (Part 2)
pandemonium, futile, traumatic, self-destructive, affluence, denial, therapeutic
1) Dally’s _______ behavior of getting into fights and breaking the law revealed how unhappy he really was.
2) Seeing Bob’s dead body was one of the most ____ moments of Pony’s life.
3) Johnny knew they couldn’t hide in the church forever, but Dally was in ______.
4) Whenever Pony is stressed, cigarettes have a calming, ____ effect on him.
5) The church was filled with leaping flames and crashing timber; it was total ____!
6) The Socs tried to settle the score in a rumble, but Randy knew that fighting was __.
7) Most Greasers secretly wanted to be Socs due to their social privilege and ____.
Vocab List #10- 7th Grade
Featured in: The Giver (Part 1)
utopia, surveillance, discreet, comply, ignorant, conditioned, censorship
1) It was against the rules to be rude, so children were taught to be ________ when correcting others.
2) Everyone is expected to ___ immediately when the Speaker gives an order.
3) Without war or crime, the Community seemed like a futuristic ________.
4) The teacher ____ his students to feel intense shame whenever they were late.
5) Jonas and his family were under constant _______; even in their homes!
6) Even though she cuddled an elephant every night, Lily was _____ of what one really looked like.
7) The ______ people faced in the Community was intense; they didn’t enjoy the freedom of speech we have in America.
Vocab List #10- 8th Grade
Featured in: The Outsiders (Part 1)
glorifies, classism, impoverished, surrogate, discriminate, resilient, empathetic
1) Johnny _________ everything Dally says or does; Dally is his idol.
2) ‘Tuff’ means cool or stylish, but tough means strong or ________.
3) Since both his parents died, Darry acts as a ____ father to Pony and Soda.
4) One example of ___ is the way people treat Soc’s better than Greasers.
5) Soda dropped out of school to get a job and help his ______ family.
6) Cherry could immediately ______ Johnny and Pony from the other hoods.
7) The readers become more ______ to Dally as they learn his life story.
Vocab List #9- F Period
Featured in: The Pearl (Part 1)
status, poverty, resent, heritage, sexist, covet, possession
1) The doctor felt that his ____ in society was greater than Kino’s.
2) Juana showed her pride in her ____ by singing the “Song of Family”.
3) Over the years, Kino grew to _____ anyone whose life was easier than his.
4) Kino treated his wife in a ______ way when he expected her to obey him.
5) Because of their extreme _______, the family could not pay for treatment.
6) The old but sturdy canoe was Kino’s most valuable ____________.
7) Don’t ___ what other people have; instead, appreciate your own blessings.
Vocab List #9- 7th Grade
Featured in: Poetry Research Projects
symbolism, repetition, rhythm, stanza, sensory, alluded, biographical
1) Everyone in the club danced riotously to the infectious ________.
2) The _______ of the Bat-Signal inspired hope to the people of Gotham.
3) The singer _____ to his drug use when he said he “had a sickness.”
4) My favorite movies are always _____ because I love learning about people.
5) The new “Despicable” Me ride is an amazing _______ experience.
6) You should probably make the last ______ of your poem more memorable.
7) I was driven mad by the endless _______ of my classmate tapping his foot.
Vocab List #9- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Adventure of the Speckled Band
untimely, accompanied, seldom, dawdling, occupant, acquaintance, insolent
1) Tired of her constant _____, the mother dragged her daughter by the arm.
2) John Cena’s arrival was _____ by fireworks and booming audio.
3) “I don’t know where he is, officer. He’s really more of an ___ than a friend.”
4) I was given a M.A.P. for acting _____ during the school assembly.
5) When the house ignited, we focused on saving the only____; a pet bird.
6) I _____ go on Twitter anymore; Facebook just feels more convenient.
7) Greg’s _______ expulsion from school kept him out of the football playoffs.
Vocab List #8- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Suzy and Leah
refugee, kosher, permanently, battered, empathetic, consent, pronunciation,
1) After the car accident, my spine was _______ damaged.
2) My son was so exhausted after PE that he looked like some poor war ___.
3) I hate it when someone grabs my cellphone without my _____.
4) After years of abuse, the textbooks were stained, _______, and torn.
5) Watching a movie about World War 2 made me feel more ___ to the Jews.
6) Mr. Kerman’s religion does not allow him to eat food unless it’s ______.
7) The _______ of the word “Worcestershire Sauce” is difficult to master.
Vocab List #8- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Flowers for Algernon
subconscious, obscure, accomplishment, tangible, specialized, deteriorate, illiterate
1)The teacher screamed and swore, her rage ________ in the air.
2) The doctor’s directions were so ______ that I accidentally took dog medication.
3) Before the experiment, Charlie Gordon was ignorant and practically ___.
4) If you don’t use Tupperware the food in the fridge will rapidly ______.
5) To capture the terrorist, the President sent in a _______ team of elite soldiers.
6) Passing the test was a tremendous _______ considering I didn’t study.
7) I check my cellphone so often that reaching for it is almost a ___ decision.
Vocab List #7- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Monsters are Due on Maple Street
superstition, murmur, persistent, insomnia, gradually, anxious, defiant
My dad didn’t want me to go to the dance, but I was so _____ that he gave in.
Suffering from ________, Julio stayed up until 2 am alphabetizing his bookshelf.
The ________ toddler was given a timeout for being so disrespectful.
Many people think the house is haunted, but I don’t believe in ___________.
Omar looked all around, ______ that he would be caught copying homework.
So to not be stressed out, I ______ worked on the project for several weeks.
Don’t __________ when the teacher is talking or you’ll get in trouble.
Vocab List #7- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Diary of Anne Frank, Act 2
advisable, ideals, orchestra, elegance, indignant, murmur, feeble
My mom was ______ that I lied about my homework, so I am now grounded.
It is not __________ that you swim within half an hour of eating Chipotle.
The chirping of birds outside my window sounded like a tiny __________.
In church we learned the __________ of love, kindness, and forgiveness.
Sophia’s prom dress was full of _________, with diamonds and tassels all over.
“Your _________ attempts to escape are laughable,” the guard spat angrily.
Don’t __________ when the teacher is talking or you’ll get in trouble.
Vocab List #6- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: A Christmas Carol, Act 2
astonished, compelling, meager, audible, earnestly, dispell, divvy
The students whispered so quietly that their words were barely _______.
A brisk wind _________ed the heavy fog that clung to London’s streets.
Charles Dickens was such a _________ author that his work is still read today.
“I’ll change! I swear it!” Scrooge _________ implored the silent spirit.
Despite the fact that he never did homework, Clyde was ____ that he was failing.
The destitute beggars of London did not have even a _____ amount of food.
After the raid, the thieves gathered in the alley to ________ up the loot.
Vocab List #6- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1
disheveled, apprehensive, obligation, exaggerated, convulse, liberate, extort
The father felt an _________ to keep his family safe at any cost.
If the patient starts to _________, we will need to strap them down.
The prisoners marched into the camp, tired and _____________.
Our first goal is to ___________ all the Jews and Gypsies who are in hiding.
It’s illegal to __________ money from your boss by blackmailing him.
I can’t trust my daughter due to the number of times she has _____ in the past.
The runaways felt __________ about inviting a new person into the annex.
Vocab List #5-7th Grade
Featured in the story: A Christmas Carol
implore, void, morose, shun, destitute, benevolent, donned
When Vivica refused to try cigarettes, she was _____ed by her friends.
The black ________ of space was frightening to the young astronaut.
King Louis was a _________ ruler, so he gave the peasants free food and drink.
"Please, let me go!” the sobbing woman ________ed the unfeeling guards.
The cloudy weather made the farmers feel ______ and worried for the harvest.
The __________ citizens of Sunland lived out of their cars and begged for change.
Since Charlize felt a drop of rain, she _______ a coat before heading out.
Vocab List #5- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Not to Go With the Others
feign, ensue, immersion, dispatched, turrets, petroleum, reinforced
An elite team of highly trained fire fighters was ______ to stop the blaze.
The criminal soaked the evidence in ______ so that it would burn faster.
Possums have the unique ability to ______ death in order to trick predators.
“Everyone put your hands up or violence will ____!” the gunman threatened.
The submariners did not feel safe until the _______ of their vessel was complete.
“Steer clear of those sentry _______s if you want to avoid detection.”
The __________ door was all that kept the horde of zombies from coming in.
Vocab List #4- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Three Skeleton Key
gleaming, mechanism, whimper, ravenous, patron, maneuver, conscious
Sample sentences:
“I don’t wanna go,” the child _______ed, staring into the dark basement.
As a regular _________ of the movie theater, I have grown fat on popcorn.
The _________ headlights of the bus pierced through the night.
If the elevator has a broken ____________, you should just take the stairs.
When Mrs. Krantz delayed lunch by an hour, the children became _______.
“I know it’s scary, but for the operation we need you to remain _________.”
“You smell!” the child taunted his mother, _________ing out of her grasp.
Vocab List #4- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Tell-Tale Heart
acute, sufficient, refrain, scarcely, conceal, dismember, precaution
Sample sentences:
Sharks can detect blood from miles away with their ____ sense of smell.
“I tried to ____ my cell phone in my bag, but Mr. Strauss caught me texting.”
“Please _____ from applause until after the speech,” the teacher announced.
The survivors searched the abandoned mall for a ____ amount of supplies.
“I can _______ hear you!” my mother screamed into her cellphone.
As a _____, the park manager put up a sign that read: “Danger! No trespassing.”
Trying to find his lost hat, the illiterate teen was ___ed by the roller coaster.
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Vocab List #3- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Quiz on: 10/16
cultivated, scuttle, vengeful, expression, cunningly, fastening, consolation
Vocab List #2- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Paul Revere's Ride + A Glow in the Dark + Mushrooms
Quiz on: 10/16
emerge, discreetly, tremulous, acquire, inheritance, sentry, diffuse
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Vocab List #2- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Treasure of Lemon Brown
Quiz on: 10/2
tremor, gnarled, peering, parlor, scoundrel, suggestion, stoop
Vocab List #2- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Quiz on: 10/2
muffled, magnification, barracks, somber, tranquil, aghast, spectral
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Vocabulary List #1- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Treasure of Lemon Brown
Quiz on: 9/11
frantic, banister, involuntary, commence, ominous, brilliance, tentatively
Vocabulary List #1- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Thank You, M'am
Quiz on: 9/11
willow, latching, furnish, barren, frightened, charitable, embarrassment
Vocab List #8- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Suzy and Leah
refugee, kosher, permanently, battered, empathetic, consent, pronunciation,
1) After the car accident, my spine was _______ damaged.
2) My son was so exhausted after PE that he looked like some poor war ___.
3) I hate it when someone grabs my cellphone without my _____.
4) After years of abuse, the textbooks were stained, _______, and torn.
5) Watching a movie about World War 2 made me feel more ___ to the Jews.
6) Mr. Kerman’s religion does not allow him to eat food unless it’s ______.
7) The _______ of the word “Worcestershire Sauce” is difficult to master.
Vocab List #8- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Flowers for Algernon
subconscious, obscure, accomplishment, tangible, specialized, deteriorate, illiterate
1)The teacher screamed and swore, her rage ________ in the air.
2) The doctor’s directions were so ______ that I accidentally took dog medication.
3) Before the experiment, Charlie Gordon was ignorant and practically ___.
4) If you don’t use Tupperware the food in the fridge will rapidly ______.
5) To capture the terrorist, the President sent in a _______ team of elite soldiers.
6) Passing the test was a tremendous _______ considering I didn’t study.
7) I check my cellphone so often that reaching for it is almost a ___ decision.
Vocab List #7- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Monsters are Due on Maple Street
superstition, murmur, persistent, insomnia, gradually, anxious, defiant
My dad didn’t want me to go to the dance, but I was so _____ that he gave in.
Suffering from ________, Julio stayed up until 2 am alphabetizing his bookshelf.
The ________ toddler was given a timeout for being so disrespectful.
Many people think the house is haunted, but I don’t believe in ___________.
Omar looked all around, ______ that he would be caught copying homework.
So to not be stressed out, I ______ worked on the project for several weeks.
Don’t __________ when the teacher is talking or you’ll get in trouble.
Vocab List #7- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Diary of Anne Frank, Act 2
advisable, ideals, orchestra, elegance, indignant, murmur, feeble
My mom was ______ that I lied about my homework, so I am now grounded.
It is not __________ that you swim within half an hour of eating Chipotle.
The chirping of birds outside my window sounded like a tiny __________.
In church we learned the __________ of love, kindness, and forgiveness.
Sophia’s prom dress was full of _________, with diamonds and tassels all over.
“Your _________ attempts to escape are laughable,” the guard spat angrily.
Don’t __________ when the teacher is talking or you’ll get in trouble.
Vocab List #6- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: A Christmas Carol, Act 2
astonished, compelling, meager, audible, earnestly, dispell, divvy
The students whispered so quietly that their words were barely _______.
A brisk wind _________ed the heavy fog that clung to London’s streets.
Charles Dickens was such a _________ author that his work is still read today.
“I’ll change! I swear it!” Scrooge _________ implored the silent spirit.
Despite the fact that he never did homework, Clyde was ____ that he was failing.
The destitute beggars of London did not have even a _____ amount of food.
After the raid, the thieves gathered in the alley to ________ up the loot.
Vocab List #6- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Diary of Anne Frank, Act 1
disheveled, apprehensive, obligation, exaggerated, convulse, liberate, extort
The father felt an _________ to keep his family safe at any cost.
If the patient starts to _________, we will need to strap them down.
The prisoners marched into the camp, tired and _____________.
Our first goal is to ___________ all the Jews and Gypsies who are in hiding.
It’s illegal to __________ money from your boss by blackmailing him.
I can’t trust my daughter due to the number of times she has _____ in the past.
The runaways felt __________ about inviting a new person into the annex.
Vocab List #5-7th Grade
Featured in the story: A Christmas Carol
implore, void, morose, shun, destitute, benevolent, donned
When Vivica refused to try cigarettes, she was _____ed by her friends.
The black ________ of space was frightening to the young astronaut.
King Louis was a _________ ruler, so he gave the peasants free food and drink.
"Please, let me go!” the sobbing woman ________ed the unfeeling guards.
The cloudy weather made the farmers feel ______ and worried for the harvest.
The __________ citizens of Sunland lived out of their cars and begged for change.
Since Charlize felt a drop of rain, she _______ a coat before heading out.
Vocab List #5- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Not to Go With the Others
feign, ensue, immersion, dispatched, turrets, petroleum, reinforced
An elite team of highly trained fire fighters was ______ to stop the blaze.
The criminal soaked the evidence in ______ so that it would burn faster.
Possums have the unique ability to ______ death in order to trick predators.
“Everyone put your hands up or violence will ____!” the gunman threatened.
The submariners did not feel safe until the _______ of their vessel was complete.
“Steer clear of those sentry _______s if you want to avoid detection.”
The __________ door was all that kept the horde of zombies from coming in.
Vocab List #4- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Three Skeleton Key
gleaming, mechanism, whimper, ravenous, patron, maneuver, conscious
Sample sentences:
“I don’t wanna go,” the child _______ed, staring into the dark basement.
As a regular _________ of the movie theater, I have grown fat on popcorn.
The _________ headlights of the bus pierced through the night.
If the elevator has a broken ____________, you should just take the stairs.
When Mrs. Krantz delayed lunch by an hour, the children became _______.
“I know it’s scary, but for the operation we need you to remain _________.”
“You smell!” the child taunted his mother, _________ing out of her grasp.
Vocab List #4- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Tell-Tale Heart
acute, sufficient, refrain, scarcely, conceal, dismember, precaution
Sample sentences:
Sharks can detect blood from miles away with their ____ sense of smell.
“I tried to ____ my cell phone in my bag, but Mr. Strauss caught me texting.”
“Please _____ from applause until after the speech,” the teacher announced.
The survivors searched the abandoned mall for a ____ amount of supplies.
“I can _______ hear you!” my mother screamed into her cellphone.
As a _____, the park manager put up a sign that read: “Danger! No trespassing.”
Trying to find his lost hat, the illiterate teen was ___ed by the roller coaster.
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Vocab List #3- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Quiz on: 10/16
cultivated, scuttle, vengeful, expression, cunningly, fastening, consolation
Vocab List #2- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Paul Revere's Ride + A Glow in the Dark + Mushrooms
Quiz on: 10/16
emerge, discreetly, tremulous, acquire, inheritance, sentry, diffuse
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Vocab List #2- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Treasure of Lemon Brown
Quiz on: 10/2
tremor, gnarled, peering, parlor, scoundrel, suggestion, stoop
Vocab List #2- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Quiz on: 10/2
muffled, magnification, barracks, somber, tranquil, aghast, spectral
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Vocabulary List #1- 7th Grade
Featured in the story: The Treasure of Lemon Brown
Quiz on: 9/11
frantic, banister, involuntary, commence, ominous, brilliance, tentatively
Vocabulary List #1- 8th Grade
Featured in the story: Thank You, M'am
Quiz on: 9/11
willow, latching, furnish, barren, frightened, charitable, embarrassment