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100 Words Every 7

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Grader Should KnowSlide2

Week 1

I have a

zeal

for teaching. Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I love helping students discover their full potential and work their brains everyday.

The German Shepherd was always

vigilant

. Even in the dead of night he always slept with one eye open and was aware of the home’s surroundings.

The athlete’s

stamina

kept him from passing out during workouts. He worked hard to build his body’s tolerance up to the workouts he put it through.Slide3

Zeal

eager desire in going for a goal

nounSlide4

Vigilant

alert to signs of danger

adjectiveSlide5

Stamina

Enduring strength

nounSlide6

zeal

Synonym(s): love, enthusiasm

Antonym(s): indifference

vigilant

Synonym(s): alert

Antonym(s): neglectful

stamina

Synonym(s): endurance, toughness

Antonym(s): lazySlide7

Week 2

There were a

multitude

of choices to pick from. The boy narrowed it down to five and then chose the middle one

.

The baseball cards were in

pristine

condition after several years of being in storage. They were taken to the auction and worth several thousand dollars because of their looks

.

The

grueling

workout Coach Davis made us do was exhausting. I am tired, and my muscles still hurt from all the push-ups. Slide8

Multitude

a great number of things or people

nounSlide9

Pristine

It its original condition

adjectiveSlide10

Grueling

requiring extreme effort

adjectiveSlide11

multitude

Synonym(s): a lot, abundance

Antonym(s): single, singular

pristine

Synonym(s): perfect, untarnished

Antonym(s): dirty, spoiled

grueling

Synonym(s): challenging

Antonym(s): easySlide12

Week 3

The park’s trees were

illuminated

from the moon’s light

.

Suzy took her time and

meandered

to class. As a result, she was late

.

The deer was

obscure

from the driver’s view and almost caused an accident.Slide13

Illuminated

to supply with light : light up

verbSlide14

Meandered

to wander without a goal or purpose

verbSlide15

Obscure

not having enough light, not clearly seen

adjectiveSlide16

illuminated

Synonym(s): lighten

Antonym(s): obscure, concealed

meandered

Synonym(s): ramble, stray

Antonym(s): straighten

obscure

Synonym(s): concealed, hidden

Antonym(s): clearSlide17

Week 4

The gymnast

faltered

on the beam and there were several gasps from the crowd

.

The girl was

apprehensive

about entering the game. It was just last week that her knee was cleared to play, and she was afraid to hurt it again

.

The mad scientists created a

concoction

of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to make the volcano explode!Slide18

Faltered

to move unsteadily

verbSlide19

Apprehensive

Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

adjectiveSlide20

Concoction

To prepare or make by combining

nounSlide21

faltered

Synonym(s): hesitate, stumble

Antonym(s): calm, stabilize

apprehensive

Synonym(s): uneasy, worried

Antonym(s): confident

concoction

Synonym(s): potion, mix

Antonym(s): destroySlide22

Week 5

The

translucent

curtains made it easy for the robbers to see in to the living room and realize nobody was home

.

The

persistent

child finally got his way after crying and whining for his mother to buy him candy at the store.

When taking notes, I focus on the most

pertinent

information relating to my topic and write it down.Slide23

Translucent

Allowing light to pass through

adjectiveSlide24

Persistent

stubbornly determined

adjectiveSlide25

Pertinent

having to do with the matter being thought about or discussed

adjectiveSlide26

translucent

Synonym(s): sheer, clear

Antonym(s): obscure, covered, cloudy

persistent

Synonym(s): stubborn

Antonym(s): compliant, give in

pertinent

Synonym(s): appropriate

Antonym(s): irrelevantSlide27

Week 6

There was a

scarcity

of food at my family’s Thanksgiving, and not enough to go around

.

The mouse

scurried

across the floor to get the cheese before the cat got him

.

The student chewed the pen cap until it was

malleable

and looked like gum.Slide28

Scarcity

in short supply

nounSlide29

Scurried

move hurriedly with short quick steps

verbSlide30

Malleable

to be hammered or pressed into a new shape

without breaking

adjectiveSlide31

scarcity

Synonym(s): shortage, lack

Antonym(s): abundance, surplus

scurried

Synonym(s): hurry, rush, dash

Antonym(s): amble

malleable

Synonym(s): soft, workable

Antonym(s): hardSlide32

Week 7

The

tactic

used by the Navy Seal was one that only a few had mastered. It took years of training and focus

.

The

barricade

kept the gorilla from leaping out

.

The fire’s

embers

traveled for miles and caused the forest fire.Slide33

Tactic

an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end

nounSlide34

Barricade

A defensive barrier quickly constructed, to stop an enemy

nounSlide35

Ember

a glowing piece of coal or wood from a fire

nounSlide36

tactic

Synonym(s): scheme, strategy

Antonym(s):

barricade

Synonym(s): barrier, roadblock

Antonym(s): opening

ember

Synonym(s): cinder, ashes

Antonym(s):Slide37

Week 8

His

jargon

was clearly from the southeast

.

She

somberly

walked to the grave

.

The

potential

of the student did not reflect in his grade.Slide38

Jargon

the special language of a particular activity or group

nounSlide39

Somber

so shaded as to be dark and gloomy

adjectiveSlide40

Potential

capable of becoming real

adjectiveSlide41

jargon

Synonym(s): slang

Antonym(s):

somber

Synonym(s): dark, dingy

Antonym(s): bright, cheerful

potential

Synonym(s): likely, probable

Antonym(s):Slide42

Week 9

“We must

muster

the troops at once!” called the general

.

The young boy had several

misgivings

about entering the haunted house first.

It was an

uncanny

feeling the girl had when she saw the reflection in the mirror, but nobody was behind her. Slide43

Muster

to stir up or bring to action

verbSlide44

Misgivings

a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event

nounSlide45

Uncanny

being beyond what is

normal, mysterious

adjectiveSlide46

muster

Synonym(s): assemble, rally

Antonym(s): divide

misgiving

Synonym(s): anxiety, doubt

Antonym(s): calmness, confidence

uncanny

Synonym(s): eerie, spooky, magical

Antonym(s): bad, boringSlide47

Week 10

The judge

wavered

on his decision about the prisoner’s future, but eventually he was convinced.

The man’s main

adversary

was the robber who would sneak in late at night and take all his tools.

The knight brandished his sword at the oncoming dragon.Slide48

Waver

to go back and forth between choices

verbSlide49

Adversary

A person, group or force that opposes or attacks

nounSlide50

Brandish

to shake or wave in a threatening manner

verbSlide51

waver

Synonym(s): falter, hesitate

Antonym(s): continue, steady

adversary

Synonym(s): attacker, enemy

Antonym(s): ally, friend

brandish

Synonym(s): wield, shake

Antonym(s): abandon, guardSlide52

Week 12

I saw the rock

jut

out of the side of the bank and tried to steer the canoe away

.

The

boy and girl spent a

furtive

day together because they did not want their parents to know they were going to a movie.

The

patio furniture was very

weathered

from being outside all winter, so it had to be cleaned before our spring picnic. Slide53

Jut

to stick out, up, or forward

verbSlide54

Furtive

done in a sneaky or sly manner

adjectiveSlide55

Weathered

to change by exposure to the weather

VerbSlide56

jut

Synonym(s): bulge, poke

Antonym(s): indent, recede

furtive

Synonym(s): covert, undercover

Antonym(s): honest, truthful

weathered

Synonym(s): endure, toughen

Antonym(s): give in, surrenderSlide57

Week 13

My brother was not being very

sociable

; my little sister, on the other hand, was very entertaining

!

I

had hoped my missing work would

materialize

, but I never found it and had to redo it

.

He

has been

bluffing

all along, making sure we all believed he was being truthful.Slide58

Sociable

likely to seek or enjoy companionship

adjectiveSlide59

Materialize

to come into

existence, to appear suddenly

verbSlide60

Bluff

To try to deceive someone

verbSlide61

sociable

Synonym(s): approachable, warm

Antonym(s): unfriendly, unsociable

materialize

Synonym(s): appear, emerge

Antonym(s): disappear, hide

bluff

Synonym(s): delude, pretend, con

Antonym(s): be honest, supportSlide62

Week 14

Never

before had she had such an

attentive

and focused audience during her piano recital

.

The

people held the public protest in

defiance

of official warnings by the local government who said they would be arrested

.

After

the plane arrived, passengers

jostled

one another to get off and stretch after the long flight.Slide63

Attentive

Thoughtful of others; considerate; polite; courteous

adjectiveSlide64

Defiance

A daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force

adjectiveSlide65

Jostle

to run or knock against so as to jar : push roughly

verbSlide66

attentive

Synonym(s): aware, observant

Antonym(s): careless, inattentive

defiance

Synonym(s): opposition, rebellion

Antonym(s): calm, harmony

jostle

Synonym(s): shove

Antonym(s): leave alone, pullSlide67

Week 14

He

kindled

their hopes of victory by giving a very motivating and heart-felt speech before the game

.

The

luminous

dial on his watch was easy to see in the dark theater and helped me to find him quickly.

There

were

ominous

dark clouds gathering overhead, signaling to the baseball players to move inside and take shelter.Slide68

Kindled

To be stirred up; rise.

verbSlide69

Luminous

giving off light

adjectiveSlide70

Ominous

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

adjectiveSlide71

kindled

Synonym(s): activate, urge

Antonym(s): dull, discourage

luminous

Synonym(s): shining, radiant

Antonym(s): dark, dim

ominous

Synonym(s): dangerous, threatening

Antonym(s): bright, cheerfulSlide72

Week 15

During the war, the spies went undercover to

sabotage

the other side’s plan of attack; in the end, their side won

.

I

wanted to wait to go outside until the storm

subsided

; unfortunately, it continued for two hours, and I missed my bus

.

After

the dog chewed up the couch and chair in our living room, the

unsightly

furniture had to be thrown out. Slide73

Sabotage

the act of destroying or damaging something

verbSlide74

Subside

to become less strong or intense

verbSlide75

Unsightly

not pleasant to look at

adjectiveSlide76

sabotage

Synonym(s): destruction, vandalism

Antonym(s): faithfulness, loyalty

subside

Synonym(s): dwindle, ease

Antonym(s): develop, grow

unsightly

Synonym(s): hideous, ugly

Antonym(s): attractive, beautifulSlide77

Week 16

Make sure to

replenish

your school supplies often because you tend to use up a lot each quarter

!

The

smell of baking bread

wafted

through the house, making my stomach growl.

Measure

the

circumference

of the circle, the distance around the edge of the shape. Slide78

Replenish

to fill or build up (something) again

verbSlide79

Waft

to move lightly through the air

verbSlide80

Circumference

The

outer boundary of

a circular area

nounSlide81

replenish

Synonym(s): refill, restock

Antonym(s): damage, use up

waft

Synonym(s): drift, blow

Antonym(s): hold, keep

circumference

Synonym(s): border, boundary

Antonym(s): center, insideSlide82

Week 17

The woman’s poor diet, poor medical care and lack of exercise would only

hasten

her premature death

.

She

was admired because of her

deft

handling of problem children.

You

get a good view of the whole building from the top of the small grassy

knoll

opposite the entrance. Slide83

Hasten

to move or act quickly

verbSlide84

Deft

quick and skillful in action

adjectiveSlide85

Knoll

a small round hill

nounSlide86

hasten

Synonym(s): accelerate,

quciken

Antonym(s): slow, halt

deft

Synonym(s): skillful, quick

Antonym(s): awkward, clumsy

knoll

Synonym(s): hilltop, cliff

Antonym(s): decline, valleySlide87

Week 18

The plants are

vulnerable

to frost damage in winter and are therefore boxed up from October to May.

An inspired painter, Lisa was always

meticulous

about selecting the colors for her patterns.

Mr. Oakley performed with great

aplomb

and was rewarded with loud applause. Slide88

Vulnerable

capable of being physically or emotionally wounded

adjectiveSlide89

Meticulous

extremely or overly careful in thinking about or dealing with small details

adjectiveSlide90

Aplomb

Self-confidence or assurance

nounSlide91

vulnerable

Synonym(s): exposed, weak

Antonym(s): guarded, protected

meticulous

Synonym(s): accurate, exact

Antonym(s): careless, fake

aplomb

Synonym(s): confidence, coolness

Antonym(s): fear, awkwardnessSlide92

Week 19

Everyone was pretending to listen, but their focus was

engrossed

on the basketball game.

The referees calls

countered

each other and they had to review the play.

The coaches

jabbered

at the refs, but they never seemed to get their point across. Slide93

Engross

to take up the whole interest or attention of

verbSlide94

Counter

something that is opposite or contrary to something else

nounSlide95

Jabber

to speak too fast or not clearly enough to be understood

verbSlide96

engross

Synonym(s): captivate, preoccupy

Antonym(s): bore, reject

counter

Synonym(s): contrasting, opposed

Antonym(s): agreeing, similar

jabber

Synonym(s): babble, ramble

Antonym(s): be quiet, speak clearlySlide97

Week 20

Although she does well in her language arts class, she just has no

aptitude

for math.

During the snowstorm, the boy was wearing sandals, he did have the

foresight

to layer heavy socks underneath.

Mr. Mueller showed a great deal of

swagger

when he passed several runners before the finish line. Slide98

Aptitude

a natural ability to do something

nounSlide99

Foresight

the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the

future

nounSlide100

Swagger

walk or behave in a very confident

way

verbSlide101

aptitude

Synonym(s): talent, skill

Antonym(s): dislike, weakness

foresight

Synonym(s): insight

Antonym(s): carelessness

swagger

Synonym(s): strut, gloat

Antonym(s): be modestSlide102

Week 21

The biker built

momentum

to go faster while racing down a steep, straight hill.

The teacher held up her hand to

quell

the students so they could hear the urgent announcement.

Jacob’s version of the story was a complete

contortion

of facts, therefore he was grounded by his parents for a month. Slide103

Momentum

the strength or force that something has when it is moving

nounSlide104

Quell

to calm or reduce

verbSlide105

Contortion

t

o twist, bend, or draw out of shape

nounSlide106

momentum

Synonym(s): energy, strength

Antonym(s): weakness

quell

Synonym(s): extinguish, silence

Antonym(s): encourage, praise

contortion

Synonym(s): deformation, twist

Antonym(s): grin, truthSlide107

Week 22

An

imperious

student believed that he deserved a better grade on his report than all of his peers.

The team’s motivation was

dismal

after they had lost three basketball games in a row.

Students quickly

swarm

out of school on Friday afternoons. Slide108

Imperious

behaving like someone who is a supreme ruler

adjectiveSlide109

Dismal

very gloomy and depressing

adjectiveSlide110

Swarm

a large number grouped together and usually in motion

nounSlide111

imperious

Synonym(s): overbearing, dictatorial

Antonym(s): helpless, obedient

dismal

Synonym(s): discouraging, miserable

Antonym(s): bright, cheerful

swarm

Synonym(s): herd, mob

Antonym(s): individual, not movingSlide112

Week 23

That

repugnant

smell from the kitchen is making me gag!

Bill was

banished

from the cabin because of how loud he was snoring.

Tommy would often

eavesdrop

when his mom was talking to his teacher on the phone. Slide113

Repugnant

causing a feeling of dislike or disgust

adjectiveSlide114

Banish

to force to leave

verbSlide115

Eavesdrop

to listen secretly to private conversation

verbSlide116

repugnant

Synonym(s): disgusting, repulsive

Antonym(s): pleasant, delightful

banish

Synonym(s): dismiss, exile

Antonym(s): accept, admit

eavesdrop

Synonym(s): overhear, snoop

Antonym(s): ignoreSlide117

Week 24

The black licorice tasted

brackish

to the girl, for she did not like the salty taste of the candy.

After receiving the lead in the play, the student had the

gusto

she needed to learn all of her lines perfectly.

After Taylor got her wisdom teeth out, she needed to rest for a few days to

recuperate

before she went back to school. Slide118

Brackish

Distasteful, unpleasant

adjectiveSlide119

Gusto

great enjoyment, energy, and enthusiasm

nounSlide120

Recuperate

recover from illness or

injury

verbSlide121

brackish

Synonym(s): repulsive, yucky

Antonym(s): appetizing, delicious

gusto

Synonym(s): drive, zeal

Antonym(s): dislike, hatred

recuperate

Synonym(s): heal, mend

Antonym(s): deteriorate, hurtSlide122

Week 25

Dr. Seuss created stories with

outlandish

characters that he made up to interest young people.

After the student tripped in the hallway he dropped all of his books, and caused quite a

commotion

, for he had blocked an area where others needed to get through.

Dan is a

versatile

athlete because he plays many sports well. Slide123

Outlandish

very strange or unusual

adjectiveSlide124

Commotion

noisy excitement and confusion

nounSlide125

Versatile

able to do many different things

adjectiveSlide126

putlandish

Synonym(s): weird, whimsical

Antonym(s): usual, common

commotion

Synonym(s): confusion, annoyance

Antonym(s): calm, peace

versatile

Synonym(s): adaptable, skilled

Antonym(s): dull, incapableSlide127

Week 26

She was a cunning detective and had the highest number of solved cases.

He showed the ultimate disdain for the singer’s bad performance.

You will want to dispel any nasty rumors that could damage your reputation before they start to spread. Slide128

Cunning

very good or very clever at using special knowledge or skills or at getting something done

adjectiveSlide129

Disdain

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect

nounSlide130

Dispel

Make a doubt, feeling or belief

disappear;

t

o

drive

away

verbSlide131

cunning

Synonym(s): knowing, smart

Antonym(s): unintelligent, dull

d

isdain

Synonym(s): ridicule, dislike

Antonym(s): flattery, praise

dispel

Synonym(s): dismiss, eliminate

Antonym(s): accept, gatherSlide132

Week 27

Dad shouted, “

Ignite

the grill and we’ll have some steak!

”

The old man

narrated

the story of his ancestors to the children around the campfire

.

A

ll

this hustle and bustle makes me feel

exhilarated

.Slide133

Ignite

to set on fire

verbSlide134

Narrate

t

o speak, write or tell

verbSlide135

Exhilarate

to make

(someone) feel very happy,

or cheery

verbSlide136

cunning

Synonym(s): knowing, smart

Antonym(s): unintelligent, dull

d

isdain

Synonym(s): ridicule, dislike

Antonym(s): flattery, praise

dispel

Synonym(s): dismiss, eliminate

Antonym(s): accept, gatherSlide137

Week 28

They crossed through the fog to a

destination

they had

never

stopped at before

.

We

couldn't

make any significant

headway

when biking into the strong wind.

She

had always been a

recluse

,

often

turning down time with her

friends so that she could be alone with a

book.Slide138

Destination

The place to which a person or thing travels or is sent

nounSlide139

Headway

motion forward

nounSlide140

Recluse

a person who lives away from others

nounSlide141

destination

Synonym(s): journey’s end, target

Antonym(s): beginning, start

headway

Synonym(s): advancement, improvement

Antonym(s): decrease, block

recluse

Synonym(s): hermit, solitary

Antonym(s): extrovert, show-offSlide142

Week 29

Hunters wear camouflage so they appear less

conspicuous

around the animals

.

Unwilling to put up with misbehavior in her class, the teacher sent the

egregious

student into the hall

.

Meditating in the garden is one way to reflect on the beauty of nature and find

serenity

. Slide143

Conspicuous

easily seen

adjectiveSlide144

Egregious

extraordinary in some bad way

adjectiveSlide145

Serenity

the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled

nounSlide146

conspicuous

Synonym(s): clear, noticeable

Antonym(s): hidden, vague

egregious

Synonym(s): gross, outrageous

Antonym(s): tolerable, unnoticeable

serenity

Synonym(s): calmness, tranquility

Antonym(s): agitation, disturbanceSlide147

Week 30

Disruptions of any kind

diminish

the learning process.

We stayed out after the sun went down,

hoping to see the stars

emerge

.

They took cover from the

impending

tornado. Slide148

Diminish

to make less or cause to appear less

verbSlide149

Emerge

to become known or apparent

verbSlide150

Impending

to threaten to happen immediately

adjectiveSlide151

diminish

Synonym(s): decrease, reduce

Antonym(s): develop, expand

emerge

Synonym(s): appear, materialize

Antonym(s): abandon, disappear

impending

Synonym(s): approaching, coming

Antonym(s): gone, distantSlide152

Week 31

I enjoyed the

calming effects of

my lotion's

lavender

fragrance

.

The years of

habitation

gave the

house a

thousand smells, none of them

pleasant.

In science class, we looked at many different types of

specimen

.Slide153

Fragrance

a sweet, pleasant, and often flowery or fruity smell

nounSlide154

Habitation

a dwelling place

nounSlide155

Specimen

a portion of material for use in testing or examination

nounSlide156

fragrance

Synonym(s): aroma, perfume

Antonym(s): odor, stink

habitation

Synonym(s): residence

Antonym(s):

specimen

Synonym(s): example, copy

Antonym(s): wholeSlide157

Week 32

I am in a state of

exasperation

, after trying to get my little brother to eat his vegetables

.

With

a concrete wall on one side and a

precipice

on the other, there was nowhere to escape and they were crushed

.

I could

tell from his

terse

replies to my questions that he was in no mood to

talk.Slide158

Exasperation

extreme annoyance

nounSlide159

Precipice

a

steep wall of rock, earth, or ice

nounSlide160

Terse

the use of few words to

share much

information or meaning

adjectiveSlide161

exasperation

Synonym(s): anger, annoyance

Antonym(s): joy, happiness

precipice

Synonym(s): bluff, cliff

Antonym(s):

terse

Synonym(s): cryptic, exact

Antonym(s): gentle, kindSlide162

Week 33

the demolition workers cleared away all of the

debris

from the demolished

building.

T

he teacher’s

monotonous

lesson threatened

to put us to

sleep.

The man who ran over my dog tried to give me

restitution

by paying the veterinarian's bill.Slide163

Debris

the remains of something broken down or destroyed

nounSlide164

Monotonous

boring from being always the same

adjectiveSlide165

Restitution

payment to another for a loss or injury

nounSlide166

debris

Synonym(s): rubble, wreckage

Antonym(s): possessions, cleanliness

monotonous

Synonym(s): boring, dull

Antonym(s): bright, clear

restitution

Synonym(s): refund, payment

Antonym(s): fee, penalty