MR. TAYLOR'S ECLECTIC PROGRESSIVE SPELLER

MR. TAYLOR'S ECLECTIC PROGRESSIVE SPELLING/VOCABULARY  BOOK
5000 MOST WRITTEN WORDS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE 

Sample Pages of My Eclectic Progressive Speller
Fluency Drills Eclectic Reference  Reader Sample  Children's Poetry
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Primary Speller and Primer 
My Grade 1 & 2 Eclectic Phonetic Speller Bassed on the McGuffey Speller Grade 1 Lessons! Please email me for other grades.

Dolch Sight Words 

PRESCHOOL: a, and, away, big, blue, can, come, down, find, for, funny, go, help, here, I, in, is, it, jump, little, look, make, me, my, not, one, play, red, run, said, see, the, three, to, two, up, we, where, yellow, you

KINDERGARTEN: all, am, are, at, ate, be, black, brown, but, came, did, do, eat, four, get, good, have, he, into, like, must, new, no, now, on, our, out, please, pretty, ran, ride, saw, say, she, so, soon, that, there, they, this, too, under, want, was, well, went, what, white, who, will, with, yes

1st Grade: after, again, an, any, as, ask, by, could, every, fly, from, give, giving, had, has, her, him, his, how, just, know, let, live, may, of, old, once, open, over, put, round, some, stop, take, thank, them, then, think, walk, were, when

2nd Grade: always, around, because, been, before, best, both, buy, call, cold, does, don't, fast, first, five, found, gave, goes, green, its, made, many, off, or, pull, read, right, sing, sit, sleep, tell, their, these, those, upon, us, use, very, wash, which, why, wish, work, would, write, your

3rd Grade: about, better, bring, carry, clean, cut, done, draw, drink, eight, fall, far, full, got, grow, hold, hot, hurt, if, keep, kind, laugh, light, long, much, myself, never, only, own, pick, seven, shall, show, six, small, start, ten, today, together, try, warm

Nouns: apple, baby, back, ball, bear, bed, bell, bird, birthday, boat, box, boy, bread, brother, cake, car, cat, chair, chicken, children, Christmas, coat, corn, cow, day, dog, doll, door, duck, egg, eye, farm, farmer, father, feet, fire, fish, floor, flower, game, garden, girl, good-bye, grass, ground, hand, head, hill, home, horse, house, kitty, leg, letter, man, men, milk, money, morning, mother, name, nest, night, paper, party, picture, pig, rabbit, rain, ring, robin, Santa Claus, school, seed, sheep, shoe, sister, snow, song, squirrel, stick, street, sun, table, thing, time, top, toy, tree, watch, water, way, wind, window, wood

1st Grade Spelling Reading Vocabulary Words

WEEK  1-8 READING VOCABULARY
the of and to in I that was he his it with is for as had you not be on at her by which have or from this him but all she were they my are me so one their an said we them who would been will no when there if more out up any into do your has man what could other our than some very time about upon may its only now little like then can made vowel should did us such a great question letter before must these two sign see over know much after first Mr.

WEEK 9-16 READING VOCABULARY
down good men own most never where old day work those come shall himself came way without life make go long being well through might say am on too many even again back here people think every same under last went thought found take still hand place also while just against though young years get ever things give part nothing face off right left once another setting world house saw three new always took put head love each fairy-tale Mrs. night between son few because mind tell whom thing heart far seemed set whole days got country

WEEK 17-24 READING VOCABULARY
both find done name told look having heard seen let going better home moment knew side something course among full enough woman father soon words sentence gave end almost cannot small door room water want however brought given word whose use quite light best does morning till myself since present turned used themselves rather until power others felt syllable money mother began less war next living-room within form large poor certain year together matter kind stood order often sent half herself friend wife anything keep true means folk-tale index narrative hundred round point state  received white believe passed

WEEK 25-32 READING VOCABULARY
person read feet case pour city children alone above fact high problem already dear known met English says gone times girl least perhaps land hope nature return letter open along air sure indeed number leave four body women either free help wish business during general poem several therefore hour lay held friends second fire speak whether narrative reason john thousand manner cried king forth become note question directions call terms became replied lost why behind family advertisement dead possible following law feel electronic cause boy care different plus looking ground rest making soul really town mean human truth short kept subject

2nd Grade Spelling Reading Vocabulary Words

WEEK 1-4 READING VOCABULARY
the of and to in I that was he his it with is for as had you not be on at her by which have or from this him but all she were they my are me so one their an said we them who would been will no when there if more out up any into do your has man what could other our than some very contraction time about upon may its only now little like then can paragraph made should did us such a great before must these two see over know much  after first Mr.

WEEK 5-8 READING VOCABULARY
down good men own most never where old day work those come shall himself came way without life make go long being well through might say am too many even again back opposite here people think every same under last went thought found take still hand place also while nursery-rhyme just  against though young years get ever things give part riddle nothing face off right left once another world house saw three new always took put head love each Mrs. night between son few because mind tell whom thing heart far  seemed set whole days got country

WEEK 9-12 READING VOCABULARY
both find done name told look having heard seen let going better home moment knew side something course among full enough woman father soon words gave end almost cannot small door room water want however brought given word whose use quite light best does morning till myself since present turned used themselves rather until power others felt money mother began less war next living-room within form large poor certain year together matter kind stood order often sent half herself friend wife anything keep true means hundred round point state received white believe passed

WEEK 13-16 READING VOCABULARY
person read feet case pour city children alone above fact high already dear known meet English says gone times girl least perhaps land hope nature return letter open along air sure indeed number leave four body women either free help wish business during general several therefore hour lay held friends second fire speak whether reason thousand manner cried king forth become question call terms became replied lost why behind family dead possible following law feel electronic cause boy care different plus looking ground rest making soul really town mean human truth short kept subject

WEEK 17-20 READING VOCABULARY
five east need evening able strong earth live sea doubt answer lady understand around seems ten hard sort ask sense beautiful fear character turn party followed force bring close fine black hold dark written age spirit interest show sight necessary account book ready common bed talk story table idea  line early longer can't paid else river sometimes brother across miles van later copy art saying mark change feeling everything purpose eye position six further copyright past meet deep happy seem act suddenly stand taking strange rose view late nearly neither beyond blood real cold service suppose none

WEEK 21-24 READING VOCABULARY
road forward army I've sound agreement clear effect sun pretty daughter knowledge husband mine toward peace bad natural cut living remember except below didn't office low fair American fall laid history pay doing pass note hair Dr. led charge makes run front government horse although receive attention desire play opinion red gold important master paper church company rhyme certainly tried silence placed probably ago wind especially greater distance length strength arm duty persons send glad beauty big tout fellow latter information bear window foot trouble gentleman lips wrote various object particular minutes

WEEK 25-28 READING VOCABULARY
wild ran faith save smile visit wrong chief hardly beginning enemy deal sleep March chance immediately presence action according loved follow thinking plain walked condition drew standing per knows rich unless heavy single try secret write  impossible sweet influence outside carry mouth occasion ship unto appear dinner joy broken places property regard afraid hat seeing figure please won't former period whatever appearance system instead simple battle afterwards merely struck reach learned mere twenty tears easily stay married expression exclaimed born respect giving court man's week school youth permission caught writing language sister agree slowly generally usual noble

WEEK 29-32 READING VOCABULARY
command food getting worth quiet remain date support fit ancient green duke walk result month society showed third notice grew expected wonder laughed entirely goes bound due village fight fresh perfect direction cost reading tone main tree conversation considerable street book silent success beside meant trademark chair some what wall considered provide stone individual greatest wished lines boat proper heaven bright opportunity sudden field waiting private afternoon scarcely quickly formed trying etc. block quote political race scene seven wait speaking music sit religion news authority begin marriage speech that's broke difficult honor effort

WEEK 33-36 READING VOCABULARY
top original access step cry domain fast medium justice troops lie personal summer America garden author sitting paragraph passage ways terrible fortune happiness vain ill picture study pain possession supposed grand bit situation nation attempt takes century cast floor prepared eight eat determined grave hot produce killed island associated drawn camp watch escape likely leaves wood instant refund fifty ourselves spring fee plan ladies modern existence simply hart memory meeting pleasant perfectly laugh surprise corner soft dress turning military forget trust fixed beneath allow religious equal passion reply shore conduct break spent wise
3rd Grade Spelling Reading Vocabulary Words

WEEK 1-4 READING VOCABULARY
rise sake degree spot winter breath built touch minute courage looks board official rate middle sky promise physical complete distribute instance provided pale higher loss offer move train shot stop class lead father's running spoken moral glass I'd directly example worse sufficient obliged  warm spite start vs. car social safe wouldn't ones serious doctor shown non forms lower request attack servant lot trade path drink proved silver special pride meaning smiled wonderful health rule share twelve ears movement expect enter north engaged legal advantage darkness spread marked taste foreign vast officer importance seat

WEEK 5-8 READING VOCABULARY
ordinary excellent bill sorry native method rock confidence consider tax dream mighty extent grace heads concerning liberty game wine opposite sword distribution judge glance greatly iron difference space besides promised pure isn't gentlemen prince page particularly thirty additional exactly finally anxious clothes shook working prove marry captain sign progress glory distant possessed serve fancy obtain freely lose south sought July similar building narrow dry watched honor search yes forgotten anyone accept sad clearly knowing points hill neck hearts judgment hall aside quick honest June lies altogether mountain agreed measure otherwise

WEEK 9-12 READING VOCABULARY
holding report fate sick proud choose million rights aid amount bank capital royal fully animal posted secure forest stream created coast bottom Washington succeeded bread advance claim delight fashion papers stage desired portion cross brave servants expense principal seek ear creature freedom there's weather surface thick carriage false rain grow add tall stranger served faces comfort dare necessity surprised national  fingers check shoulders blow presently hung sons throughout gentle education touched numerous gate immediate wealth august song practice group waited draw style quietly growing fond holy opening famous species grass active shoulder consequence frequently

WEEK 13-16 READING VOCABULARY
fish Spanish encore snow phrase contact pity telling angry tongue tired science remarkable yours taught collection sharp surely powerful price equally willing November Spanish season divine principle woods kill naturally weight genius material popular thin guard alive quarter virtue intellectual weak habit reader windows owner entire crossed sentence companion moist golden list valley interested liked brown bore  gathered saved tender dangerous aware bent approach  December distributing forces apparently handsome pray shadow slight familiar direct midst evidently yellow sacred wounded pounds calm January moon nine unknown numbers hast express kingdom uncle guess prepare hearing

WEEK 17-20 READING VOCABULARY
address slaves remarked follows included mass favor twice sympathy satisfaction actually throw affection imagination chose fees fault nice station truly affair machine putting advice hopes April ceased absence demanded content size becomes impression imagine dressed storm proceeded task whispered consideration listen listened suffer beat extraordinary priest farther regular treated rode wisdom contain mission bay sorrow hurt edge watching fool post resolved informed smiling discover relief birth wholly noise burst total title explanation legs supper crime empty policy lovely soldier comply lifted October happen constant based demand square rapidly series previous don't mention busy shape burning

WEEK 21-24 READING VOCABULARY
receiving quality smoke slave assistance thank moving current won message flesh soil calling credit pocket fruit capable coat fort sum loud brain final sending laughing bearing forty volunteers absolutely double mother's bird completely conscience low pair destroy explain belief fifteen slow grief falling east continue ring provisions faithful excitement shame tender standing nearer welcome dying mad buy sold separate cruel wasn't hoped loose splendid motion bitter stars prayer god's kindly release relation upper remove center drawing proof amongst supply control join notes worst knees firm ride addition yesterday useful delicate mercy admit catch practical constantly friendly prison

WEEK 25-28 READING VOCABULARY
minister increase labor process rooms terror brief um fail spiritual color doesn't instantly dozen intention entrance exercise mistake bought doors acquaintance member civil gain cover protection wear unable color dust attached sing enjoy literary blind gradually intelligence text clean buried mistress needs apply chamber sooner anger cities require nose extreme everybody praise ahead huge paying volume license hate edition rough partly escaped fly tale equipment rare energy assured highly safety variety custom event souls theory drop couple whenever closely thoroughly site careful female bare lake everywhere ease circle suit lover cup favor despair

WEEK 29-32 READING VOCABULARY
faint goods September roof dull plans kindness writer gray fairly connection castle rendered successful cousin natives attitude manners apart services evident clouds immense admiration hotel yards awful conscious becoming gently article learning voyage limited trial compliance labor fellows anywhere flight eager raise development precious milk type weary abroad innocent avoid med skin singing destroyed cent you've harry salt voices cool ad stock dire violent plenty mental lest visible prisoner pardon status departure solemn anxiety growth treatment queen audience curiosity consent temps dreadful interrupted expenses miserable paused whilst record donate count February seldom actual computer

WEEK 31-36 READING VOCABULARY
production ruin kings scattered sufficiently fill charming earnest bow guide anybody utterly dance younger hurried brothers remark temper base severe teach beg library article kissed police conclusion skill slavery chiefly confusion quantity temple likewise gift excuse valuable triumph plants absolute extremely harm whence ice-cream sell companion stairs  store flat witness ed bold argument emotion sand wound unhappy inquired observe expedition desert sail rage liability patient slept doctrine range wicked reality local foolish self sentiment ignorant destruction source humble shop kiss origin band glorious rushed ball habits maid generous guilty division resolution win inclined

4th Grade Spelling Reading Vocabulary Words

A sample page from my NEW Eclectic Speller (2012-2013) that meets or exceeds all Common Core State Standards for Reading and English Language Arts! A Sample Week

3^rd Grade Comprehensive English Vocabulary   Tier 1

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
rise	spot	looks	classic	instance
courage	servant	marked	meaning	promise
special	running	touch	complete	spread
wonderful	serious	marked	foreign	marked
physical	engaged	movement	darkness	vast
degree	distribute	obliged	expect	example
importance	advantage	provided	proved	request

4^th Grade Comprehensive English Vocabulary Tier 1

wondered	mystery	suggestion	disease	suspicion
punishment	blessed	regret	troubled	attend
afford	Governor	pushed	commercial	delay
frightened	belonged	electronically	reign	related
reputation	formerly	replacement	indicate	violence
consciousness	possess	melancholy	eternal	pause
proceed	philosophy	appeal	stepped	fierce

5^th Grade Comprehensive English Vocabulary   Tier 1

gracious	opportunities	ridiculous	reckon	agony
tragedy	indicated	model	proceedings	ventured
submit	reserve	proposition	satisfactory	alteration
petite	emotions	mutual	convey	stout
pretext	disclaimers	inevitable	extensive	assume
compressed	unconscious	correspondence	exquisite	jealousy
disappointment	indifference	engagement	criticism	motives

Comprehensive Academic Vocabulary Tier 3

Reading	Language Arts	Math	Science	Social Studies
adage	adjective	addend	germination	abolitionist
allusion	simile	product	gravity	alliance
archetype	hyperbole	divisor	friction	capitalism
analogy	personification	denominator	erosion	federal
argument	stanza	polygon	environment	state
Academic Vocabulary Tier 2  Blooms Taxonomy Vocabulary
evaluate	debate	conclude	justify	select
predict	acknowledge	prove	prioritize	appraise
summarize	review	evaluate	assess	propose

WEEK 1-4 READING VOCABULARY
setting regret  fatal discovery formerly staff throat commercial eternal cap pause refuse related replacement unfortunate readily speed violence midnight delay lately reputation kitchen stepped exact sang stick attend softly shade consciousness punishment estate slightly frightened singular fatal indicate troubled profit philosophy household fleet difficulties press bosom hers forgot melancholy electronically thanks delighted spend blessed possess region disease gun wit fierce career links image proceed belong horror arise belonged plant woman's Governor market wondered mankind hence waste suspicion mystery suggestion flower reign shining fame cloud afford trembling appeal uttered host hide sugar painted pushed ashamed finger somewhere

WEEK 5-8 READING VOCABULARY
doubtless agreeable domestic aunt guests utmost shalt lack reasonable strongly error blame reward applicable forehead patience majority shouted disposition properly misery glanced picked design thence rapid opposition risk vol behold render reference baby hero deck branch bowed decision breaking thine defective benefit murmured china issue gaze plainly gets disk distinct occasionally permanent alike print ignorance probable invited meal approaching artist savage disposed exist occasions humanity spare mounted farm surged begged celebrated corn weakness cloth sheep utter fourth nodded charm limitation chapter dared dawn atmosphere verse quarters oh flame lights forever enthusiasm holder job gray

WEEK 9-12 READING VOCABULARY
borne damages copying bell preserve doth painful departed distinction solid scheme frame flying delightful gazed constitution ocean cease key male vie hole travel apparent agent observation circumstance announcement frequent leader profits centuries lonely priests equivalent route beloved discussion eagerly aspect community treaty oil port haste conviction calculated gratitude sigh nevertheless keen grant thrust district belonging ambition useless rolled lieu build knight pursued smooth failure senses luck perform union essential hurry format hanging dim ideal smaller nervous stared you'd secured hastily territory comment stronger instinct contempt mixed mode horrible permit cries

WEEK 13-16 READING VOCABULARY
alarm seriously notion vote loving impulse recovered gates burden correct treat remarks prefer insisted resumed crying merry dread profession mortal maintain province amid desperate practically occur silk what's hit united developed beast cavalry falls fever clever daughters aloud eleven tent pen abandoned instrument yield politics cabin Christmas deny stern empire idle industry vague execution deed uniform communication somehow founded college rude knife arrangement hell shadows wooden crowded slipped commerce nights interview stayed warning contents threatened descended devotion distress counsel princes sorts coffee assure rush capacity declare steady firmly cheerful version poured tide madame

WEEK 17-20 READING VOCABULARY
incident sensible supported bade m organization creation web tied prospect grateful western sank northern jean higher errors winds multitude venture instructions arrive profound exceedingly  pressure derive chain owing widow elsewhere council critical scientific wives fathers passions operation cat leaned mood perceive riding obtaining resistance parted notwithstanding continually element display civilization odd era shake restaurant fix sleeping trail match activity examined security astonishment folly cared angel teaching tribe obey Saturday royalty supreme establishment succeed exception settle Mexico thereof nurse nearest taxes infinite bar residence prevented eating reflection stir revealed gifts star

WEEK 21-24 READING VOCABULARY
concealed section lamp cook repeat apartment somebody consequences lit strangers shone intense damage realized slightest sentiments sole regiment touching drank cottage commenced test poverty oath landed guest wrath quarrel settlement confined election disturbed acting leaning grand recently aim bless row apt fearful campaign sunshine yard charity deserted signal assembled strain leg ability intelligent endure steel directions intimate sixty hang butter hated whatsoever inner thither card average swift passes driving armies steadily pains grounds marched supplied furniture deeds lightly county runs detail track bottle application ate arts deeper sailed liberal tower folk plate

WEEK 25-28 READING VOCABULARY
commission consequently bag favorite hollow paragraphs shock gross decide drinking largely provision bid commonly annual pursuit scarce adventure performance hatred throwing wanting desires possibility describe exchange sighed beasts overcome harmless staring tones stuff portrait flag vanished heavily heavens walks southern muttered scale wave foundation newspaper awake determine   clerk obvious enabled safely hesitated coach moreover distinctly burn conception administration concern lesson treasure prosperity pull rang wrought romance theater tenderness trip elder absurd victim considering genuine startled previously fury depth rope jag drunk coup sale torn rarely succession receipt shaking lawyer relative hunting altar troubles blessing

WEEK 29-32 READING VOCABULARY
tendency definite feast persuaded shortly flow gazing passages whisper outer eighteen payment teacher princess returns finish independence sharply gloomy contrast magic manage gather wondering crossing wherever entity owe verses fruits central motive discourse hastened purple misfortune condemned gesture testimony lift conceived badly whereas perfection admirable responsibility relieved bears refuge user tiny examine corrupt dragged occupation emperor shared structure inch charges respectable inquiry preferred stirred lively obedience bride basis restrictions include complying chest pace construction limbs simplicity mingled vengeance represent masses wherein dank earnestly indifferent ruined vanity feed thereby novel cutting

WEEK 31-36 READING VOCABULARY
cure median breeze solitary determination deliver suitable defeat pointing suspect tear ranks composition feels male wandering doubtful purchase autumn invitation recall humor depend  disappointed unexpected imposed merchant induced huge responsible smell balance virtues assist laying pick conflict lane realize cotton eaten recognize cleared shoot beard feeble positive solicit estimate gathering maiden b locked defect revenge ton amusement respects forming desk wilt comparison enjoyment owed sensation summoned grasp jealous keeps  commander research privilege pleasures prize suggest physician inferior publication sincere slender narrative revolution mostly satisfy gloom disciplined zeal  veil silly foe procession

5th Grade Spelling Reading Vocabulary Words

WEEK 1-4 READING VOCABULARY
disappointment indifference grain precisely enable create indicated root engagement specific graceful fed instruction gracious knocked behalf seas horizon dies student steep assume petite losing tradition harmony alteration finest platform roses mutual compressed opportunities propose day's ventured childhood correspondence exquisite twenty-five submit wire ridiculous reserve disclaimers motives greed reckon injury agony wearing tragedy helpless proposition girl's convey unconscious flood hospital talent criticism pretext orange model thunder proceedings wheel stupid pays yonder fires customs extensive swiftly saddle furnish satisfactory hostile clock daring gallant appointment inevitable president someone stout pleasing slip emotions jealousy flour citizen fancied

WEEK 5-8 READING VOCABULARY
wages fastened stroke farmer culture reception inn visitor uncertain data disgrace spectacle curse plains rent monarch impressed sixteen scorn rolling roots tables concave funeral secretary mischief tour deceived pretended closer betrayed preparations confused romantic wedding accompany therein entertained messenger solution dollar longing shouldn't farewell knee jumped word-forms leisure originally pound paradise wilderness column assembly clothing deadly universe score weeping colonel covering fourteen hunger reminded daylight external feature sheet husband's stiff authors judges surrender silently occasional eastern federal translation repose arrangements reverence musical peaceful Shakespeare trembled dirty nest solitude

WEEK 9-12 READING VOCABULARY
pressing gravely chin prey objection joke income wept wandered department counted calmly artillery attained conceive ruins confessed  promptly destined preparation illness wing yielded outward flashed conquered obeyed starting sore strangely beach providence hint dispute neglect convenient mild siege metal parish shell establish leaf welling jest leagues advised vulgar indirectly heartily mixture lion lightning tobacco plot trusted recalled roar nobles railroad fetch hut planted assurance tomb bitterly pendant alas trick wake gratefully prayed candle painting mist powder Asia bishop lessons nerves primitive erected perpetual experiment specified dangers modification poisoning streams flames climate

WEEK 13-16 READING VOCABULARY
fortunes dig intend roused grandfather deserve sporting sunset others proceeding exclusion cunning confession chap pacific employ improvement paint mail dish certainly medicine esteem heels warriors lovers institution cares warmth merchants recognition alter beds cultivated drama vice affectionate quit climbed doorway effective damaged careless editor  prevailed easier tremendous deemed promises mot restless rises moderate steam arrange exempt meantime namely aged wrapped renewed shout garrison temporary pious undoubtedly Monday weapon pink wounds formidable shores straw statue chances saint obscure comparatively mirror desirable heap bin seize moonlight dine admire incomplete warned unlike protest representative commanding ashes

WEEK 17-20 READING VOCABULARY
vital chapel searched agitation recover i.e. representation coal abide giant nay chiefs donation justified capture identify flushed reproach sadly rays restore inform dramatic acid  remedy contract parting nephew maybe summit commands fatigue judged trunk pretend hunt salvation basket puzzled pursue pole distinguish dried pile linen acknowledge upward invention arrest net struggling medical calculate craft petite garments openly luxury shield economics file-name hopeless earthly abode spell remainder rifle greatness bestowed prominent cheer neighborhood bloody machinery heavenly nonsense furious doubts saints expecting manifest humor wife's justly cheap govern ample canoe piano retire selfish coin stole landing

WEEK 21-24 READING VOCABULARY
gladly letting prohibition motionless wash strict convention persuade healthy saving strictly  commons mate brass columns contented questioned curtain refer obviously professional products brother's combination injured discharge continent closing comrades ghost upright pack heroic stomach temperature attractive today picturesque shake purely embrace stately formats bushes timber glimpse reserved load limit grim innocence sailors incapable invisible center expectation wheels descent faded inquire fifth subsistence occupy leaped steamer major infantry cruelty enemy's impatience heir spared void riches loaded bedroom destiny disagreeable anguish proposal economy interval collection awakened unpleasant well-known secrets eldest faced folded plunged

WEEK 25-28 READING VOCABULARY
vivid fragments premier array widest drops uneasy elegant bells rescue robe bench smoking modified witnesses youthful oak willingly concept lowest lent upstairs intentions philosopher insult string hesitation faults theirs uses joint happily purse ashore awoke subtle avoided naval interfere alliance brass submitted rebellion loyal fence crushed deer dined endless madam replace leather surrounding gown abandon favorable Japan miracle inspiration favorable temptation hereafter slope trifle illustrious chase expressions memories violently floating welfare declaration jewels sphere we've eminent painter tie wheat electric fishing mainly sickness weep clasped breathed park guessed preliminary download ward

WEEK 29-32 READING VOCABULARY
shine wagon funny lady's rushing learn stretch imperial particulars consented lock translated anxiously sensitive wasted injustice punished courtesy lieutenant experiences dashed frontier anchor savages amiable temples amidst worry foul gallery exercised telephone cabinet prominently program immortal pockets encounter sunlight session sufferings seeming placing sublime doubted flowing formation steal crisis twenty-four convent lip suite twilight advise cell lean seal personally smiles halted hoping landscape murmur pan tempted conveyed border remembrance procure countrymen unity decent artificial speedily longed speeches commit

WEEK 33-36 READING VOCABULARY
desirous traces wealthy knock guilt perish conversion boiling lunch torture conspicuous channel appetite costume affect engine bitterness header despite dismiss morality anyway mains glowing majesty's project inaccurate protested pine artistic greeted woe considerably apprehension meanwhile inclination harsh breathe glasses introduce copper significance boldly sermon curiously unworthy designs erect extend flies personality differences prudent amazement reform porter heed deserved rejoined nobility latitude milieu shooting peasant veins witnessed normal response legislation estates retain recommend resemblance  purity spoke encourage minor loudly induce thread infringement prejudice guards dislike

6th Grade Spelling Reading Vocabulary Words

WEEK 1-4 READING VOCABULARY
sweetness dumb foes hideous accomplish separation mount mob tribute periodic constructed tore crimson subscribe scarlet complaint waist tight bargain danced impressions blank mothers sinking fortnight rightly threatening constitutional creek sofa frankly driver thirteen conclude transcribe virus neat confident arrows sweep sir assisted solemnly niece disclaimer endeavored association stable dependent relieve clothed prudence mill compliments consolation excess dost prose liable convert unjust disgust indemnify whip strongest smallest rocky everyone manuscript endeavor notions transcription relate ridge virtuous Friday meetings guarded holes thirst bending stirring justify

WEEK 5-8 READING VOCABULARY
jury treasures frightful tin binary assault rings surprising lucky rebel widely communicated ford hearty speaker traveler practiced re-use appropriate magazine cannon disturb abuse honorable threshold compare document filling presume fashionable partner fanny possessions fur asserted procured educational facility portions pupils disaster spoil penny smart lap exchanged warrant max civilized engage gleam beforehand inward morrow brush sailor porch collar approval swords velvet languages missing inquiries adopt interpreted angle staying caution marvelous hasty encountered sailing incidents positively revelation appreciate extra facing petty licensed damp wretch ma'am fountain

WEEK 9-12 READING VOCABULARY
warranties unwilling pistol elect rejoice innumerable flock thief awkward palm latest doctrines boxes totally cheerfully awhile subdued cream curtains faculty fairy firing beau strife crowned descend promotion grandeur deductible selection specially insist entertainment hired awe phenomena disciples spear invariably reflect discuss regularly fare jump briefly bet fools fund literally instructed trifling seventy monster viewing compassion raw mines excellence fiction investigation pitch horrid contrive retorted sacrifices embraced foremost tenderly debts withdraw attendant hospitality recommend lowered dropping bodily deceive adv applause marching duly projected resentment cliff mourning eagerness travelers parent governed avail prime

WEEK 13-16 READING VOCABULARY
disclaims borrowed fain peoples whales elaborate pupil warrior blown robbed serving desolate ambitious attachment complained background representations recollect comprehend  behavior carved defense swamp obligation decline helping bloom continues dominion journal seventeen inheritance apple breadth lodge tents twisted brute barren confirmation clergyman betray resulting repair dense backs leap scholar potatoes differ incredible rows loyalty herd temperament polished successfully ascended sheer respective traced dame worldly disorder struggled significant harbor monument cursed dishes fitting punish proofs infinitely shops remind  tidings eighty accord tremble tend peasants packed tune bath bonds glittering feminine

WEEK 17-20 READING VOCABULARY
eagle suspicious muscles unfortunately squire turkey outline praised decree brick guardian corpse elevation bull realm din generosity oppose nigh vent venerable invasion  cultivation proclaimed faithfully neighbor lace encouragement divide mechanical imitation cart  magistrate visage tossed transfer guided nowhere admission ending globe dignified discretion faculties spots attain fiercely stake convince extremity monstrous generals fundamental awaiting canvas pit barely consult industrial sage resembling ascertain consulted jolly legend sally happier wonders catching elbow dreaded deepest liquor exalted pillow review gang grasped occasioned illustration fog hiding scenery promising boiled scent improve

WEEK 21-24 READING VOCABULARY
old-fashioned tragic refined subsequently gigantic melted revolt sunny clad winding refusal bond communicate  select crazy excite conference sprung essence glancing gospel ladder eloquent shallow specimens awaited shrew scripture compass arch stem horseback warn oppressed swallowed ingenious entry customary joystick donors knelt greeting resolve neighboring harvest supposing weighed specimen bits tread theme newly brows hardy produces trap pattern ecclesiastical defiance defended crop reverend fertile pathetic warfare shy fist flowed offensive manhood heathen vacant likeness indignant interpretation boil peculiarly invite corporation animated anyhow stove resort dated malice pledge

WEEK 25-28 READING VOCABULARY
illustrated elevated sends stare examining ambassador equality terribly dressing neighbor considerations workmen joyous preach essential bulk honey navy petition exceeding endured drag vicinity friend's cathedral successor ultimate paperwork prosperous conservative hanged bout doom 3d 2d redistributing challenge forbid so-called ruler  breach radiant identical severity earn diamonds pg warmly reveal sympathetic breaks arrow morals volunteer fortress exciting cash sorrows goal sandy  victorious shouts wonderfully hurriedly appreciation unseen submission thankful solely farmers sharing cheese chorus antiquity haunted manager rational reckoned debate  bowl enthusiastic thorough reflections wider bundle

WEEK 29-32 READING VOCABULARY
adjoining rejoiced ceremonies honesty lantern sadness vexed casting acquire woke pool spreading assert headquarters lawn nerve carpet billion beef goddess superstition sticks winning beautifully angrily inhabited grandmother proves lodging errand sire blaze exhibit propriety exclamation substantial parlor wolf uncomfortable suppressed gale negative owners alternate successive quieted ripe ceiling akin encoding approve organs treachery factory faster fidelity legitimate surgeon  corruption glances network dresses heel intimacy architecture whereupon allied mirth cliffs function sincerely forgetting mask apparatus piety concert dusk sovereignty schemes develop lawful league attraction amuse soup harbor candles prompt canal gossip wildly preacher assertion aren't

WEEK 33-36 READING VOCABULARY
prevail blessings allowance unconsciously preference cab pushing welcomed dean pencil lodgings wander exclusive bred plague perception unite rail behaved decidedly pierced carriages bite transport keys upset imply tricks failing ridicule corridor traffic wiser truths sealed rests creed spy coldly husbands utterance fright allusion honestly occurrence attendance comedy dismay removal prolonged vegetable trousers rubbed tumult observer deliberate partial cardinal fantastic exclusively alternative blazing bullet treason linen downstairs brutal survey foliage reduce scandal visions sparkling tomorrow homage emerged historian dug wool shades graham mysteries cooked sums missionary reverse precise ministry compliments bind reckless symptoms

7th Grade Spelling Reading Vocabulary Words

WEEK 1-4 READING VOCABULARY

obsolete abstract thoughtfully festival wholesome bunch ragged whereof cargo agricultural righteous steward adequate comrade attendants sombre pleaded eternity patiently code victorious needn't kindred monk bronze agriculture breed  fataler yielding bestow symbol systems liking ornament instincts blade cordial pavement whereby ports fancies obedient halt evolution unnatural vow uncommon urge hearth spoiled prejudices exercises inherited cautiously startling chanced seventh cigarette embarrassed prior compact astonishing remorse talks commence labors crack drift token vaguely sol analysis juice usage extension buffalo telegraph professed diameter evenings split flush beauties dismal echo acceptance

WEEK 5-8 READING VOCABULARY

publicly tan oven brandy reaction constituted tyrant exhibition philosophical dash emphasis limb carelessly revolver contemplation gut crowds interference rosy restraint democracy senate conventional slaughter consist rapidity controversy pepper strip terrace shrewd wax wickedness hue waking manufacture clearing resignation confounded indulgence foreigners paces jurisdiction descendants partially enclosed conspiracy brigade noblest penalty commonplace diseases serene envelope shaft compromise garment telegram stamp inscription patriotism genus diamond notable grip whoever deaf blast await awfully slew swim revived stages humility bottles prospects splendor speculation profitable shrill acute attract baron hunter principally competent massive devils constitute

WEEK 9-12 READING VOCABULARY

drought rates screen extract coffin statesman enlightened complaints preservation eventually parole singularly offspring momentary sq. climbing oppression onward crowns sway regretted pint boundary conferred humbly inspection disappear troop pillars noisy imprisonment crystal magistrates travels vigor university lined shower identity comfortably imposing naught flashing serpent pub modify tempest plantation illusion unique frost slay deceased tightly urgent basin ammunition swing crest kneeling dainty plane complex glare substitute spectacles actor discoveries grove divers calamity henceforth detective regulating restoration freed accuracy mare kisses restrain downward prophecy resembled falsehood cage bonnet bud mournful executive

WEEK 13-16 READING VOCABULARY

lance she'd swallow bravely legislature circulation device counter consumption grieved pursuing meadow kin remarkably possibilities comparative complicated heated obstinate hereditary repeatedly keenly 6th 10th converse airs varying troublesome traitor martial cautious ideals obstacle melody gratified wherefore charities horsemen armor identification disturbance overhead creeping shepherd footing avenue circular piled hasten engineer prophets penetrated striving indulged polish chimney prof. begging compensation expose efficient chariot provincial doomed supernatural flank scared assistant fund-raising painfully endeavor shrugged uncertainty hinder persecution impressive expedient invested seemingly wells plead refrain hail regulations contemplated

WEEK 17-20 READING VOCABULARY

suffice quote nominally concentrated guidance wiped proprietor villain quest popularity sentimental skilful flows rounded nails clause cane hire respectful bury hedge sustain rural oblige valiant classical covers tedious blankets rugged pied logical delights richly judicial monarchy rely consistent tenth blossoms gorgeous lectures policeman jail eighteenth conjecture passionately universally destination legislative meets panic stress posterity gradual epoch champagne navigation logic hostess primary sales expert tube crush lesser politeness resolute effectually dominions definition lighter circuit annoyance realized argue trivial enlarged detained cord shan't patriotic patent alongside dearly devote

WEEK 21-24 READING VOCABULARY

mute compilation prodigious promote beam habitual sack phenomenon resume democratic saluted tasted verdict trenches detach aristocracy unexpectedly skull impress traits repentance compel pension aloft improvements framed genial fulfill courteous interruption decorated tranquil she'll voluntary Jupiter joyful lays granite warlike barrel fortunately insignificant weariness admiral amazing repetition exertions resemble thieves greet fortified perilous smoked ivory luncheon displeasure pitiful withered energetic smote dispose sternly secondary parlor torment yoke repent groan waiter palaces intensely salute closet behave choked employee majestic revolutionary seizing

WEEK 25-28 READING VOCABULARY

perplexed subordinate attentive synonymous champion kindled maintenance contribute discontent plunder inland shattered yea marine curve parliament dragging diplomatic nobleman superb expressive inasmuch inspire fuller topic margin dining scanning destitute odious associate demonstration vicious explanatory pulpit rejoicing chemical fragrant confidential gleaming merciful flattering underneath strive essay sanction threat communion settling duel expenditures blocks plunge valet shrine vehicle goodly mayor patch interposed snapped imitate coolly fuel integrity lame militia approbation typical expressly privately tract worshiped pm they'd

WEEK 29-32 READING VOCABULARY

betwixt publish admirably dispersed energies signature orderly scanty gulf crude aristocratic ally transparent annually richest suspense pulse photographer explosion they've favored catastrophe sinner rash dispatch renew standards recognize depression rescued desolation furiously squadron authorized flora sturdy technical inevitably blushed happening censure encouraging urging exceptions seamen humorous weekly penetrate allegiance agency wanderlust entrusted perfume scope courtyard respectfully highway sauce verge ingenuity theology sabbath endeavored travail activities condemn forlorn attribute crooked studio

WEEK 33-36 READING VOCABULARY

historic strengthen homeward unusually vegetation profoundly stature tolerably dazzling nineteenth mock tropical analyzed affliction brighter definitely statesmen fraud marvel comedian expenditure intently relationship sergeant strode sect antique insight ribbon humiliation raging suicide swelling exceed moult insane treacherous listing pomp reared efficiency practice lighting disclaim handled covenant keeper tavern float originator confronted clubs exposure infancy enforced environment factor invalid rubbing contribution piercing advocate discontinue supposition casual elegance inserted deem stained heretofore sweetest retirement backed

8th Grade Spelling Reading Vocabulary Words

WEEK 1-4 READING VOCABULARY

mess monastery passive forcing prompted sweetly weaker fugitive infernal judgmental rapture flatter overthrow employer breeding growled traveling rascal vigorously phase classic writ gifted shawl immortality fireplace prairie punctuation corrected monotonous confided banner assuredly frail ecstasy bridges orator assumption nowadays bored enrichment chivalry pronounce binding provoked resign commissioners outrage benevolent consecrated menace choir pamphlet shift fragment fewer coachman parson civilization reconciled ascribed behavior embarked imported compose transaction neatly es stumbled frantic arbitrary organic font link

WEEK 5-8 READING VOCABULARY

escaping villa rotten plea thrice terrific gratification tenant ascend perpetually hopefulness reporter deprive healing emergency injure realize obscurity ensuring industrious turf balcony confirm irony pledged offend attire gorge dagger longitude doubled parcel gilt unsolicited reasonably discern announce pluck burial attorney exporting bolt acceptable ruling cruelly supremacy sheriff disdain happiest irritation republican apron orthodox sinister hazard idol disguised illustrate vary luxurious esprit crosses gaily schooner alien variation waistcoat luminous nobler colonial devout meditation canon

WEEK 9-12 READING VOCABULARY

grotesque skilled perplexity electricity dimensions rouse poisoned founder equipped tortured neutral tact steed inquiring infamous adore incessant odious notorious discouraged establishing sounding persuasion mentions manila secrecy populace shabby dialogue thickly precision eminence impose flaming reject estimation tough bridle politely butler bureau correctly beseech episode contradiction satire fascination reluctance redistribute reluctantly tutor accessed outdated consequential desiring resurrection transportation nursery emancipation depressed pasture damsel outfit valor

WEEK 13-16 READING VOCABULARY

explanations superfluous soothing blanched drooping handling forcibly confidently cracked reduction truce inconvenience welsh sorely stead syllable dome penetrating aforesaid cordially coral hypothesis clumsy fragrance aversion iniquity moderation pilgrimage consternation gaiety senior abominable zealous mechanically robbery blushing exceptional masculine shilling intrigue grieve thickness thereupon trifles indication strand pillar treatise benevolence superficial productive relaxed pang stray armor vault stubborn yacht habitation unfit deposit deference intelligible relish

WEEK 17-20 READING VOCABULARY

fairest traveled zone mustache adjacent transmit fixing tends involuntarily staid theological rustic detect frighten persistent harness strokes wooded extinct appoint ranges entreat violation mounting conductor objective anonymous hush cowardly daybreak tilde banker watchful ignored orchard municipal pirates achieve anticipation vitality confer rushes mischievous justification ale leisurely dreadfully potent recommendation flattery mining reconciliation enforce chef memorial improbable suppress proclaim extravagance starve flourish congratulate threaten chairman sundry ravine respectively scoundrel spur reckoning mineral curved turner dashing

WEEK 21-24 READING VOCABULARY

comprehension terminated contemplate alternately Christendom expansion luster adieu brisk helmet restaurant malicious simultaneously airy lastly remanded voluntarily abyss reconcile witty faction currency wan incessantly emotional lever radical delete marches nicely massacre mature posture imaginative incense needless remnant junction absurdity defensive violet futile baffled comprehensive interrupt cling suffrage thereafter dynasty mastery weird programer patronage awakening resource attach separately audible regulation suggestive traditional rhyme perchance politician values mightily

WEEK 25-28 READING VOCABULARY

temporal eminently resolutely combine routine termination director architect procedure calculation imply muscular fertility reluctant discussions signify clasp beset brother-in-law merchandise miniature vexation chaos minority thereto veteran rogue inconsistent litter plateau precipice renowned judicious briskly paternal motto constrained publisher trench caste characterized creative thicket son-in-law ominous console beneficial insurance yearning frenzy acquisition involve advancement chevalier layer kettle indicates pastor pastoral discreet considers shriek basil defending groom register schedule silken

WEEK 29-32 READING VOCABULARY

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WEEK 33-36 READING VOCABULARY

heroine humane transition embassy fore concealment garb audacity sculpture woven combinations tempt cherish frock fabric brink outbreak rouge hull plentiful shiver laborious mound cowardice maritime gait formula mentioning accursed perceptible imminent testify adore influential advantageous maternal forbear indefinite denial oppressive souvenir pecuniary bustle aloof millennium curate mend ante strata collections delicately carpenter connection trot manifestation obstinacy contra rector discomfort mar subsistence bounty doubly consulting brood though quiver mentally despotism harmonious vale renounce

Academic Reading Vocabulary
Kindergarten
alphabet
back cover / front cover
date
drawing
fairy tale
first name / last name
follow / give directions
letter
letter - sound relationship
listening skill
number word
picture book
picture dictionary
poem
print
retell
rhyme
sight word
sign
speech
Title/title page (introduction)
word
word families

First Grade
author / illustrator
blends
capitalization
chapter
character
complete
comprehension
consonants/consonant blends
create
describe
direction
fantasy
final
illustrate
initial
language
magazine
order
predict
punctuation (basic)
questions
reality
syllable
symbol
uppercase/lowercase
vocabulary
vowel (long/short)

Second Grade
adjective
composition
conversation
dictionary
discussion
everyday language
fiction
folktale
glossary
group discussion
guest speaker
main character
main idea
margin
mental image
message
nonfiction
noun
predictable book
pre-writing
pronoun
publish
purpose
reread
spelling pattern
table of contents
textbooks
theater
verb (action word)

Third Grade
abbreviation
adverb
antonyms
apostrophe
chronological order
complete sentence
context clues
contraction
declarative
exclamatory
fact
interrogative
multi-meaning words
opinion
organization
plural
possessive
predicate
prefixes
punctuation (commas)
root word
run-on sentence
(introduction)
singular
story elements (character, setting, plot)
subject
suffixes
summarize
supporting details
synonyms
verb (types and functions)

Fourth Grade
analogy
audience (as listeners and readers)
author's purpose
cause/effect
compare/contrast
double negatives
drawing conclusions
encyclopedia
fable
genre (introduction)
index
making inferences
myth
outline
possessive nouns
proofread
punctuation (quotation marks)
sentence fragment
simple predicate
simple subject
thesaurus
title page (parts of)
verb tense
Fifth Grade
alliteration
caption (identify)
comparative
coordinating conjunctions
hyperbole
idiom (introduction)
interjections
introductory paragraph
main idea/stated and implied
metaphor
narrative
onomatopoeia
parts of speech
personification
plot
point of view/perspective
prompt
punctuation marks (colon, semi-colon)
reference source
root words (as aids in determining meaning)
run-on sentence (correcting)
simile
summary
superlative

Sixth Grade
affix
almanac
analogy (part to whole/function)
appositive
caption (determine function)
chronology
clause (dependent/independent)
common feature
criticism
dialect (introduction)
edit
literal vs. figurative
log
mythology
oral tradition
paraphrase
phrases (adj., adv., prep., inf., etc.)
plagiarism
poetic element (e.g., rhyme, rhythm, and figurative language)
point of view (1st, 3rd limited, and 3rd omniscient)
propaganda devices
proverb
relevant/irrelevant
rephrasing
stress
tabloid
textual features

Seventh Grade
analogy (verb forms, rhymes)
anecdote
assumption /assume
clarify
clause (adverb, introductory, etc)
compile
contract
convention
culture
documentary
exposition (literary)
expository writing
expression (emphasis, stress,
etc. in oral language)
fluency
generalization
imagery
inconsistency
infinitive
interpretation
literary elements (irony, mood, foreshadowing, flashback, tone, symbolism)
parallel structure
projection
prose
revision
sentence structure
stereotype
strategy
types of poetry
viewpoint

Eighth Grade

allusion (define concept with simple illustrations)
antecedent* (pronoun/antecedent agreement)
bias
clincher sentence
coherent order
composition structure (structural patterns in composition)
cross-reference
debate
derivation
dramatization
elaboration (supportive details)
facilitator (role identification/groups)
gerund and gerund phrase
infer from unstated
assumptions
jargon
logic (inductive/deductive reasoning)
mnemonic device
oral language techniques (inflection, enunciation, rate, and pitch)
participial phrase and
participles
persuasive writing techniques
preface
reliability
sensory detail
shades of meaning
synthesize/analyze
tension
thesis statement
writing process

Ninth Grade
allusion (classical, Biblical, historical, mythological)
antecedent*
character motivation*
citation*
coherence*
comma splice (comma fault)
couplet
descriptive* writing (vivid details)
dialect (uses of dialect)
diction*
dramatic monologue*
elements of plot (rising
action, conflict, climax,
falling action)*
epic
excerpt*
figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia)*
genre
intervening* word phrases or
clauses in writing
irony* (situational, verbal, and dramatic)
narration*
non-verbal feedback*
non-verbal language (gestures, body language)
omniscient*
recurring themes
revise*
Shakespearean English
shift* (tense/point of view)
soliloquy
target audience*
types of conflict (man vs.man, man vs.environment,
man vs.himself, man vs. supernatural, external, internal)*

Tenth Grade
allegory
ambiguity
assonance
censorship
conjunctive adverbs
credible sources
cultural perspective
etymology
idiom (figurative language)
incongruity
juxtaposition
literary analysis
logical fallacy
MLA, APA (documentation styles)
parallelism*
paraphrasing*
persona
precise
primary source/secondary source
rebuttal*
semantics
sentence variety
stream of consciousness
syntax
understatement (litotes)

400+ Eclectic Synonyms

acclaim v; applaud

acrid adj; bitter

adapt v; modify

adept adj; expert

adhere v; stick

admonish v; advise

advent n; coming

affluent adj; prosperous

aggravate adj; deteriorate

ailment n; sickness,

allot v; distribute

amiable adj; friendly

appraise v; evaluate

apt adj; proper, inclined

astonishing adj; surprising

attain v; accomplish, achieve, reach

augment v; supplement, increase

averse adj; afraid of, opposed, against

awkward adj; clumsy, torpe

baffle v; confuse

balmy adj; warm

ban v; prohibit

bar v; prevent, obstruct

barren adj; sterile

barter v; exchange

beckon v; call, signal

beneficial adj, helpful, useful

bias n; prejudice

blanched adj; pale

bland adj; tasteless

blatant adj; obvious

blend v; mix

bloom v; flower, blossom

blow up v; became angry, magnify

blunder v; make a mistake; n; error

blunt adj; un-sharpened

blurry adj; unfocused

bold adj; brave

bolster v; support, boost

bond v; join. N; connection

boom v; expand. N; expansion

brace v; reinforce

brisk adj; vigorous, cool

brittle adj; fragile

bulky adj; large, clumsy

bully v; torment, maton

buttress v; support, boost

capable adj; competent

carve v; cut

cautious adj; careful

cherish v; appreciate, treasure

cite v; refer to

clash v; argue, argument

clever adj; smart

clink v; stick

clog v; obstruct

clumsy adj; inept

cluster n; group, collection

coax v; persuade

commence v; begin

commodity n; product

compel v; require, force

compliment v; praise, flatter

curt adj; blunt, impolite

curb v; limit, control

likewise adv; in the same way

moreover adv; In addition

further adv; Beyond

furthermore adv; In addition

indeed adv; truly

besides adv; also

chiefly adv; mainly

markedly adv; clearly

above all adv; in particular, especially

hence adv; for this cause

therefore adv; consequently

thus adv; consequently

otherwise adv; if not

thereupon adv; with this

wherefore adv; As a result

rather adv; relatively

instead adv; as a replacement for

conversely adv; on the contrary

nevertheless adv; in contrast

though adv; even if

whereas adv; while

afterward adv; then

meanwhile adv; for now

brief adv; concise

whole adv; entire

overall adv; in general

comprehensive adj; complete, thorough, exhaustive

compulsory adj; necessary, mandatory

concede v; recognize, acknowledge

concise adj; brief, short

conspicuous adj; obvious, noticeable

cope with v; deal with, manage, handle

copious adj; abundant

cosmopolitan adj; sophisticated, worldly

courteous adj; polite

covert adj; secret

cozy adj; comfortable, intimate

crave v; desire, long for, hope for

craze n, fad, popular but shot-lived

crooked adj; curved, corrupt

cryptic adj; secret, mysterious

Although adj; even if, though

Seldom adj; hardly ever

doubt n; question

Worth n; significance, merit

Shallow adj; superficial, trivial

damp adj; wet

daring adj; bold, brave

dazzling adj; sparkling

debris n; wreckage, ruins

defective adj; broken

defiant adj; insubordinate

Average n; promethium

delightful ad; charming

devise v; invent, plan

device n; instrument

dim adj; unclear

din n; noise, clamor

dire adj; desperate, serious

discard adj; abandon

Budget n; financial plan

dismal adj; gloomy, depressing

distinct adj; discrete, separate

distinguished adj; celebrated, famous

dogged adj; stubborn, determined

dot v; are locate in n; point

doze v; sleep, nap

drab adj; uninteresting, dreary, Bored

drawback n; weakness, flaw

drench v; to wet, soak

drowsy adj; sleepy

dubious adj; doubtful, uncertain

dusk n; sunset, evening

dwell v; live, reside

dwelling n, residence

dwindle v; decrease

eerie adj; strange, unusual

elderly adj; old, aged

elude v; escape, evade

enchanting adj; charming, Captivating

encounter v. meet, find n; meeting

endeavor n; effort, attempt

endorse v; authorize

enhance v; intensify

ensue v; follow

entice v; to attract, to tempt, lure

esteem v; cherish, admire

fable n; mythical story

fabled adj; legendary

facet n; aspect, feature

faint adj; weak, faded

falter v; hesitate, waver, vacillate

faulty adj; flawed, inferior

feasible adj; possible

fee n; payment, fare

feeble adj; weak, fragile

feverish adj; having a fever, intense, busy

fiery adj; burning, passionate

fitting adj; suitable, proper

flaw n; defect

flee v; escape, elude

fleeting adj; short-lived

flimsy adj; frail, fragile

foe n; enemy

forage v; hunt, search

forgo v; abandon, give up

foremost adj; principal, dominant

forge v; create, make, copy improperly

fragrant adj; aromatic

fuse v; join, unite

futile adj; vain

fuzzy adj; hairy, blurry

exhilarating adj; exciting, thrilling

gag n; joke, mordaza, feel momentarily sick

gap n; breach

garrulous adj; talkative

gaudy adj; conspicuous, showy

genial adj; pleasant, cordial

grasp v; grab, seize, understand

grim adj; severe, somber

grip v; hold, grasp, possession

grueling adj; exhausting, arduous

gullible adj; credulous, naive

hamper v; delay, obstruct

handful n; only a few

haphazard adj; random, aimless

hardship n; difficulty

harm v; injure

harmful adj; destructive

harness v; control, utilize

harsh adj; severe, strict

hasty adj; quick, rushed

hazardous adj; dangerous

hazy adj; foggy, unclear

heed v, obey, mind

hinder v; block, hamper

hitherto adv; up to now, previously

hoist v; lift, raise

hue n; color, shade

hurl v; pitch, throw

idle adj; inactive, lazy

impair v; damage, spoil, interfere with

indigenous adj; native

indistinct adj; unclear, blurry

induce adj; persuade

inhabit v; live, dwell,

inhibit v; control, limit

innate adj, natural, inborn

irate adj; angry, upset

jagged adj; rough, irregular

jeopardy n; risk, threat

jolly adj; joyful, cheerful

jolt v; shock, n; surprise,

keen adj; clever, sharp

knack n; skill, talent

lack v; need, require n; absence, scarcity

lag v; fall behind, go slowly

lavish adj; luxurious, abundant

lax adj, careless, negligent

leisure n; free time

liable adj; legally responsible

likely adj; probable, plausible

linger v; remain, stay

long v; desire, wish for

lull v; soothe, calm n; pause, break

lure v; attract, tempt

lurid adj; shocking, graphic

lurk v; prowl, hide

luster n; shine, radiance

mar v; damage, spoil

mend v; fix, repair

mild adj; gentle, temperate

mingle v; blend, mix

mist n; fog, haze

morale n; spirit, confidence

mourn v; lament, cry, show sorrow

murky adj; unclear, cloudy, foggy

mushroom v; expand rapidly

negligible adj. unimportant, trivial

nightmarish adj. frightening, terrifying, horrible

nimble adj. graceful, agile

notable adj. remarkable, conspicuous, striking

notify v inform, tell

notion n. idea, concept, thought

notorious adj. infamous, disreputable

novel adj. new, innovative

objective adj. fair, impartial, unbiased, neutral; n. goal, purpose, aim

oblong adj. oval

obscure adj. unfamiliar, ambiguous, little-known

obsolete adj. antiquated, out of date, outmoded

offspring adj. strange, unusual, peculiar, curious

ominous n. young, children, descendants

ornamental adj. threatening, menacing, dangerous

opulent adj. luxurious, plush, affluent

odd adj. ornate, decorative, elaborate, showy

outgoing adj. (1) open, friendly; (2) departing, leaving

outlook n. (1) opinion, view; (2) prospect, forecast

outstanding adj. excellent, exceptional, notable, well known

overall adj. general, comprehensive

overcast adj. cloudy, gloomy

overcome v. subdue, defeat, overwhelm

overlook v. ignore, disregard, neglect

oversee v. supervise, manage, direct

oversight n. error, mistake, omission

overt adj. open, obvious, conspicuous

overwhelm v. catch up with, reach

overtake v. (1) astonish, astound, shock; (2) conquer, defeat, overcome, overpower

pace n. rate, speed

painstaking adj. careful, conscientious, thorough

pale adj. white, colorless, faded

paltry adj. unimportant, minor, trivial

paramount adj. chief, top, vital, supreme

particle n. piece, bit, fragment

path n. trail, track, way, route

peculiar adj. (1) strange, odd, puzzling; (2) distinctive, characteristic, unique, special

penetrate v. enter, go through, go into, pierce, puncture

perceive v. observe, sense, notice

peril n. danger, hazard, risk, threat

perilous adj. dangerous, risky, ominous, hazardous

perpetual adj. constant, endless, eternal

perplexing adj. puzzling, mystifying, confusing

pierce v. penetrate, puncture, stab, go into

pivotal adj. important, key, crucial

plague n. epidemic; v. trouble, bother, harass, vex

plausible adj. likely, credible, believable

plead v. appeal, beg

plush adj. luxurious, opulent, rich, elegant

ponder v. consider, think about, reflect on

portion n. share, part, section, segment

postpone v. delay, put off, defer

potent adj. strong, powerful, effective

pounce v. jump, leap, spring

precious adj. expensive, costly, rare, desirable

precise adj. accurate, exact, definite

premier adj. (1) first, opening, earliest, initial; (2) chief, leading, foremost

prescribed adj. arranged, set, agreed on

pressing adj. urgent, crucial, compelling

pretext n. excuse, pretense, justification

prevail v. succeed, win, triumph

prevalent adj. common, widespread, popular

prior adj. earlier, preceding, former

probe v. investigate, inquire into

procure v. obtain, acquire, secure

profound adj. important, significant, deep

profuse adj. plentiful, abundant, copious

prompt adj. punctual, timely

prosper v. flourish, thrive, succeed

provoke v. (1) irritate, anger, annoy; (2) cause, trigger

prudent adj. careful, sensible, cautious

pulverize v. crush, grind, powder

pungent adj. bitter, harsh, biting, sharp

pursue v. chase, follow, seek

puzzling adj. mystifying, confusing, baffling

quaint adj. charming in an old fashioned way, picturesque, curious

quake v. shiver, shake, tremble

quandary n. problem, dilemma, predicament

quarrel n. argument, dispute, disagreement

quest n. search, journey, venture

radiant adj. bright, shiny, glowing

ragged adj. torn, tattered, worn

range v. (1) extend, vary, fluctuate; (2) roam, wander; n. scope, extent, spectrum

rash adj. thoughtless, careless, reckless

raw adj. (1) uncooked; (2) unprocessed, unrefined, crude; (3) sore, tender

raze v. demolish, level, knock down

real estate n. property such as buildings and land

rebuke v. scold, reprimand

recede v. retreat, go back, subside, withdraw

reckless adj. careless, rash

recollect v. recall, remember

recount v. narrate, tell

refine v. improve, process, purify

refuge n. shelter, haven, retreat

refuse v. reject, turn down, tell someone "no"; n. waste, garbage, trash

rehearse v. practice, train, go over

reliable adj. dependable, trustworthy

relish v. enjoy, savor, like

remarkable adj. incredible, amazing, extraordinary, noteworthy

remedy n. treatment, cure

remnant n. remainder, balance, fragment

remote adj. isolated, distant

renowned adj. famous, celebrated, notable

resent v. dislike, take offense at

retract v. withdraw, pull back

riddle n. puzzle, mystery

rigid adj. (1) stiff, unbending; (2) harsh, severe, strict

rip v. tear, cut, slash

ripe adj. mature, developed

risky adj. dangerous, hazardous, treacherous

roam v. travel, wander, range

rough adj. (1) uneven, jagged, rugged; (2) difficult; (3) impolite

route n. way course, path, road

routine n. custom, habit, daily schedule; adj. ordinary, typical, regular, normal

rudimentary adj. elementary, fundamental, primitive

rugged adj. (1) jagged, rough, uneven; (2) strong, sturdy

rumor n. gossip, story

rural adj. agricultural

ruthless adj. cruel, brutal, vicious

salvage v. save, rescue, recover, retrieve

savage adj. fierce, wild, aggressive, ferocious, belligerent

scale v. climb; n. (1) range, spectrum; (2) proportion

scarce adj. rare, sparse

scatter v. disperse, spread

scent n. aroma, fragrance, odor, smell

scorn n. mockery, derision, contempt, ridicule

scrap v. abandon, get rid of; n. piece, fragment

seasoned adj. experienced, veteran

secluded adj. hidden, isolated, secret

secrete v. produce (a liquid), squirt

sensational adj. thrilling, exciting, shocking

serene adj. quiet, peaceful, calm, tranquil

sever v. cut, slice off

severe adj. (1) harsh, strict, austere; (2) undecorated, plain

shred v. break, smash, fragment

sheer adj. (1) steep, sharp, abrupt; (2) transparent, thin, filmy

shimmer v. shine, glow, glisten, gleam

shatter v. rip up, tear up

shrewd adj. clever, sly

shrill adj. piercing, high-pitched

shun v. avoid, stay away from

shy adj. timid, reserved, easily frightened

significant adj. important, vital, major

signify v. symbolize, stand for, indicate, represent

simulate v. imitate, reproduce

sketch v. draw; n. drawing, picture, diagram

slender adj. thin, slim, slight; (2) unlikely

slim adj. (1) slender, thin, slight, trim; (2) unlikely

slice n. thin piece; v. cut, carve, divide

sluggish adj. slow, listless, lazy, lethargic

sly adj. cunning, clever, shrewd

soak v. wet, drench, saturate

solace n. comfort, consolation, relief

solitary adj. alone, single, solo, isolated

somber adj. serious, grave, solemn

sort v. classify, categorize; n. type, kind, variety

sound adj. safe, solid, secure; n. noise

sow v. plant

span v. extend, bridge, connect; n. length, extent, range

spawn v, generate, create, produce; n. offspring, descendants

specific adj. definite, particular, exact

specimen n. example, sample

spectacular adj. dramatic, sensational, impressive

spell n. interval, period, time

spirited adj. lively, energetic, vigorous

splendid adj. excellent, superb, wonderful

spoil v. (1) ruin, mar; {2} decay, deteriorate, decompose, rot

spot v. locate, find, see, identify; n. (1) location, site; (2) mark, stain, speck

spur v. stimulate, impel, encourage, provoke; n. inducement, stimulus

stable adj. steady, secure, stationary, fixed

stage v. present, put on; n. grade, step, level, phase

stain v. color, tint, discolor, dye; n. spot, mark, blemish

stale adj. (1) old, dry; (2) dull, trite, uninteresting

stall v. halt, delay, put off

standard n. pattern, ideal, norm; adj. normal, typical, ordinary, regular, stock

stately adj. dignified, grand, magnificent, elegant

steep adj. sheer, perpendicular

stern adj. firm, severe, strict, harsh

stock n. (1) supply, collection; (2) goods, merchandise; v. have a supply of, carry; adj. standard, routine, ordinary, typical

stray adj. wandering, undirected, lost, uncontrolled

striking adj. difficult, arduous

strive adj. loud, insistent

struggle n. conflict, dispute, struggle

stubborn adj. prominent, remarkable, unusual, conspicuous, noteworthy, dramatic

stunning v. attempt, try

sturdy v. fight, argue, dispute; n. conflict, strife, battle, effort

subsequent adj. rigid, uncompromising, obstinate

subtle adj. (1) surprising, shocking; (2) attractive, beautiful

sundry adj. strong, rugged, well built

summit adj. later, succeeding, following, ensuing

suitable adj. indirect, suggestive, implied

strenuous adj. appropriate, correct, apt

strife n. peak, apex, zenith

strident adj. miscellaneous, diverse, various

superb adj. excellent, splendid

supplant v. replace, substitute for

supple adj. pliable, flexible, bendable

sway v. (1) wave, rock, swing, bend; (2) persuade, influence

sweeping adj. complete, exhaustive, general, comprehensive

swift adj. fast, quick, rapid

swivel v, rotate, spin, turn

symbolize v. represent, stand for

tact n. diplomacy, discretion, poise

tale n. story, legend

tame v. domesticate, master; adj. docile, domesticated, gentle

tamper (with) v, interfere (with)

tangled adj. knotted, twisted

tart adj. sour, tangy, piquant

taunt v. insult, mock, torment

tedious adj. boring, dull, tiresome

telling adj. effective, convincing, forceful

temperate adj. mild, moderate

tempting adj. alluring, attractive, enticing

tender adj. (1) delicate, soft; (2) gentle, loving; (3) sore, painful, raw

terminate v. end, finish, cease

thaw v. melt, warm up

thorough adj. complete, comprehensive

thoroughfare n. avenue, street

thrifty adj. economical, inexpensive

thrilling adj. exciting, stimulating, stirring, electrifying

thrive v. prosper, flourish

thwart v. prevent, impede, obstruct

tidings n. news, message

tilt v. incline, slope

timid adj. fearful, shy, retiring

tint n. color, hue, shade, tone; v. color, stain, dye

tiresome adj. tedious, dull, boring

toil v. labor, work; n. exertion, labor, work

tolerant adj. patient, impartial, open-minded

topple v. knock over, knock down, bring down, uproot

torment v. taunt, abuse, bully

torrent n. flood, deluge

tough adj. durable, strong

tow v. haul, draw, pull, drag

toxic adj. poisonous, noxious

trait n. characteristic, feature, quality

tranquil adj. quiet, peaceful, relaxing

transient adj. temporary, momentary, passing

transparent adj. clear, see-through

treacherous adj. dangerous, hazardous

ultimate n. drip, leak

triumph n. victory, success, achievement; v. win, succeed, prevail

trivial adj. unimportant, minor

trying adj. demanding, difficult, troublesome

tug v. pull, draw; n. pull

twilight n. evening, dusk

unbearable adj. (1) conclusive, definite, final; (2) maximum, highest, best

trickle adj. intolerable, agonizing

uncouth adj. impolite, rude, vulgar

underlying adj. fundamental, basic

undertake v. try, attempt

ungainly adj. awkward, unskillful

uniform adj. consistent, regular

unique adj. singular, one of a kind, special

unravel v. solve, explain

unruly adj. unmanageable, disorganized, disorderly

unsound adj. defective, faulty, unsafe

upheaval n. disturbance, disorder

uphold v. support, sustain

upkeep n. maintenance

uproar n. disorder, disturbance, commotion

urbane adj. sophisticated, cultured, elegant

urge v. encourage, advise, implore

urgent adj. pressing, compelling

utensil n. tool, implement, device

utter v. say, speak; adj. total, absolute, complete

vacant adj. empty, unoccupied

vague adj. unclear, uncertain, ambiguous

vain adj. (1) useless, pointless, unsuccessful, futile; (2) conceited, arrogant

valid adj. genuine, authentic, legitimate

vanish v. disappear, go away

variable adj. changeable, shifting

vast adj. huge, enormous, extensive, immense

venomous adj. poisonous

verbose adj. talkative, wordy

verge n. brink, edge, threshold

verve n. enthusiasm, energy

vessel n. (1) container, bottle; (2) ship, craft

vex v. irritate, anger, annoy

viable adj. (1) alive, living; (2) feasible, practical, possible

vicinity n. area, proximity, zone

vigorous v. compete (with), rival

vie (with) adj. dynamic, energetic, spirited

virtual adj. almost, nearly, not quite

vital adj. critical, crucial, key, essential

vivacious adj. lively, cheerful

vivid adj. clear, distinct, graphic

vow v. promise, pledge, swear; n. oath, promise, pledge

wage n. salary, pay, earnings

waive u to surrender (rights, privileges)

wake n. the track of a ship in water

wander v. roam, travel, range

wane v. shrink, decrease, decline

ware n. goods, merchandise

warn v. alert, caution, advise

warning n. alarm, alert

warp v. deform, bend, twist

wary adj. careful, cautious, alert

weary adj. tired, exhausted, fatigued

whiff adj. strange, eerie, unusual

well-to-do adj. rich, wealthy, affluent

weird n. a slight smell

wholesome adj. healthy, nutritious, beneficial

wicked adj. evil, corrupt, immoral

widespread adj. extensive, prevalent, sweeping

wily adj. crafty, cunning, shrewd

wise adj. astute, prudent, intelligent

withdraw v. retreat, pull out, remove

wither v. dry, shrivel, wilt

withhold v. reserve, retain, hold back

witty adj. comic, clever, amusing

woe n. trouble, distress, sorrow

wonder v. think about, speculate, ponder; n. marvel, miracle wound v. injure, hurt; n. injury

wrinkle n. line, crease (in clothing, skin, etc.); v. to put lines or creases in something; to have lines or creases

yearn v. desire, crave, want

zone v. (1) give up, surrender; (2) produce, supply; n. production, output, crop

zealous adj. enthusiastic, eager

zenith n. peak, tip, apex, summit

yield n. area, vicinity, region

issue n; topic

TEST  PREP VOCABULARY K-6
non-fiction a type of literature that tells about real-life people, places, events, things, etc.
drama a play written to be performed by actors
myth a folktale (fictional story) about gods and goddesses (mythology)
tall tale an American hero folktale full of extreme exaggerations
fable a folktale, usually with talking animals, that always has a moral to it
main idea what a piece of writing is mainly about
summary gives the main idea and important details of a passage
theme a more generally stated topic concerning a passage's main ideas
genre a classification of literature, such as fiction, drama, poetry, etc.
fiction a type of literature that tells a made-up story
simile a comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"
analogy a comparison that shows a relationship between two things
metaphor a comparison of two unlike things not using the words "like" or "as"
paraphrase restating something using different words (rephrasing)
context clues words, phrases, or sentences that give meaning to unknown words
denotation the dictionary definition of the word- the literal meaning
connotation the extra sense that the word implies-pos. or neg. (cheap/inexpensive)
repetition creating a "special effect" by repeating a sound or word
suspense a feeling of uncertainty or dread about what will happen next
sarcasm an expression that is personal, jeering, and intended to hurt
oxymoron a seemingly contradictory combination of words (jumbo shrimp)
onomatopoeia a word or phrase that imitates the sound (whoosh)
plot the action of the story
resolution the final outcome of the story-or the solution of the problem
character a person or other creature in a story
setting the time and place of the story's events
climax the point of greatest interest or suspense in the story
conflict the main problem the character faces (with others, self, or nature)
personification gives animals or objects human qualities or characteristics
hyperbole the deliberate use of exaggeration
symbolism the use of one thing to stand for or represent another
imagery the use of vivid description to create a picture in the reader's mind
foreshadow gives clues that suggest what might happen in the future
flashback interrupting the story with events from the past
irony a statement meaning the opposite of what is literally stated
idiom a saying that can not be literally translated
allusion a reference to a well-known work of literature, art, music, etc.
audience the person or persons to whom the writing is addressed
author the person who wrote the story or passage
narrator the person who is telling the story
point of view the relationship of the narrator to the story (viewpoint)
1st person pov when a character in the story tells the story (using I, me, my, we, etc.)
3rd person pov when someone not in the story tells the story (like an invisible observer)
dialogue when the characters in a story speak (usually set off by quotation marks)
style/voice the way the author uses phrases and sentences to make his story distinctive
tone the author's attitude about his topic- can be positive, negative, or neutral
mood the feeling or atmosphere in the story set by the author
inference a guess based on a known fact, a conclusion
cause/effect a text structure exploring the reason something happened (cause) and the result (effect)
compare/contrast a text structure showing similarities (comparisons) and differences (contrasts)
problem/solution a text structure examining how conflicts or obstacles (problems) are overcome (resolved)
chronology a text structure presenting events in the order in which they occur (sequencing)
inductive a text structure that starts with specific ideas and works toward a general idea
deductive a text structure that starts with a general idea and works toward specific ideas
spatial order a text structure that shows where things are
categorization a text structure that puts things in categories
fact a statement that can be proved- or disproved
opinion a statement that can not be proven- someone's own belief
bias a strong prejudice for one side over another- favoring only one side
objective a work based on fact, having no bias or partiality
propaganda persuasion techniques
synonyms words that have similar meanings
antonyms words that have opposite meanings
resourceful using what is available
hostile hateful, unfriendly
occupation a job or career
enthusiasm to be excited about something
resembles to be like or similar to
accompany to go along with
infer to make a guess based on information given
lighthearted to be carefree and cheerful
insincere to not be honest when expressing a feeling
bewildered confused
abundant more than enough
curiosity wanting to know more
protest to disagree
sociable talkative and friendly
eerie spooky
ingenious to be clever and smart
determined to make a decision and stick with it
distressing great worry or anxiety
triumphant to achieve victory or success
awkward clumsy, difficult to manage
sympathetic to share the feelings of another
daring to be bold or have courage
efficient to complete a task in the best way with the least waste of time
feasible possible
intolerant not accepting differences in others
humiliated embarrassed
persistence to refuse to give up
cautious to be careful
stern very serious, not playing around
suspicious to be distrustful or uncertain
remote far away or distant
sentimental a tender emotion
confident self-assured
hasty quick
unusable not having any value
indifference not caring
generous giving to others
spontaneous doing something without planning in advance
impressive creating a strong effect
insecure unsure or unsteady
urgent needing immediate attention
effective to produce a desired or useful result
observant seeing things that others miss
humble to be modest, not bragging
prestigious highly thought of
hesitant to pause or wait
relies to depend on someone
discouraged ready to give up
suspenseful having uncertainty or excitement
defeated beaten or overcome
thrifty careful with spending money
doubtful to be unsure
dissatisfied not pleased
anticipation to look forward to something
humorous funny
unpredictable unknown in advance
compassion a deep caring for others
inspired to motivate someone to act or behave a certain way
conflict a struggle or opposition
astonishment sudden wonder or amazement
abundant more than enough
timid easily frightened, shy
urgency needing immediate attention
passionate having strong or deep feelings
confident self-assured, to believe in yourself
humiliated embarrassed
persuasive to talk somebody into something
somber very serious, gloomy
discouraged ready to give up
chronological to be done in the order that events occur
dramatic powerful or sensational effect
peculiar odd or unusual
flashback a scene in a book or movie showing earlier events
impatient unable to tolerate delays
effortless easy, not difficult
motivation a reason to achieve something
appreciation to be thankful
distressing great worry or anxiety
correspondence to communicate through writing
dedicated committed to doing a certain action
foreshadowing to give a hint of what might happen
hopelessness having no hope, feeling of impossibility
mysterious feeling of strangeness or wonder
inspiring making someone act in a certain way
distracted unable to concentrate or focus
accomplishment an achievement; to successfully complete something
enthusiasm to be excited about something
desperation in great need, about to give up
resolution in a story, the solution to a problem
spontaneous doing something without planning in advance
doubtful unsure
impressive creating a strong effect
exhibited to show something for others to see
generosity giving to others
convince to make someone believe as you do
capable having the ability to do certain tasks
assume to think something is true without actual proof
objection to be against a decision
tense nervous, jittery
stubborn refusing to give in or change
emphasize to give special attention to something
conflict the problem in a story
defiant to resist authority and rules
determination to make a decision and stick with it
intense something that is felt strongly, an extreme effort
theme the central idea or underlying message of a story
suspicious distrustful or uncertain
unity working together toward a common goal
hesitant to pause or wait
eerie spooky
defeated beaten or overcome
suspenseful uncertainty or excitement
deserving worthy of praise or reward
insincere not honest when expressing a feeling
betrayal to be false or disloyal to
encouraging to be supportive, to inspire
uncooperative not willing to work with or assist others
stern very serious, not playing around
persistent to refuse to give up
humorous funny
perplexed confused or puzzled
melancholy depressed or sad
nostalgic yearning for some past period
outraged having anger or resentment
sympathetic caring about others & their feelings
indifferent don't care about something
pessimistic always expecting the worst to happen; always looking for the bad in situations
optimistic always expecting the best to happen; looking for the good in situations
apathetic don't care about others or their feelings
sarcastic saying the opposite of what is true or cutting someone down
mellow carefree or calm
vindictive wanting revenge
light-hearted having no worries in life
solemn serious because of sadness or anger
homonym words that sound the same, but have different spellings and different meanings
main idea key idea
memoir ones personal experiences and observations
moral a lesson that is learned
multisyllabic more than one syllable
myth popular belief to explain a natural occurrence, or origins
summarize cover the main points briefly
syllogism a true conclusion IF the first two statements are true
thesaurus book of synonyms
topic sentence states the main point in a paragraph
Venn Diagram overlapping circles used to distinguish common elements
topic subject
autobiography written story of writer's own life
bibliography identification of writings, publications, or web sites
brochure pamphlet that contains descriptive information
caption explanation of a picture or illustration
characteristics distinguishing traits, qualities, or properties
conclusion last part or reasoned judgment
context setting; the parts of a text that surround a word and help a reader to understand its meaning
description mental image
diary daily record of ones activities, reflections, or feelings
drama contains action, conflict, emotion, and dialogue
fact and opinion distinguish between what can be proven and what is a viewpoint or judgment
excerpt/passage a small part of a larger text
fiction imagined story
foreshadowing clues before something happens
glossary collection of words and their meanings
graphic organizer visual representation to organize text
historical fiction fiction based on people or events in the past
guide word words at the top of a dictionary page to indicate the first and last words on the page
narrator person who tells the story and may or may not be in the story
persuade urge, convince, plead
purpose the goal to be met
problem and solution something that needs to be done, the actions taken, and the result
recipe set of instructions for cooking
reference materials texts containing facts and information
acronym a word formed from the first letter of others words
almanac yearly publication about weather and astronomy
anecdote a short story telling about a specific funny, interesting, or personal incident
anthology a collection of literature, music, poems, or art
aphorism an accepted truth or belief expressed in a memorable statement (ie. An apple a day keeps the doctor away)
argue to discuss and give reasons
archetype "the original" on which others are based
contradict to deny the truth or disagree
first person narrator refers to themselves as "I" in a story
omniscient all knowing, narrator, god-like
paradox true statement, but seems to be saying two opposite things
fallacy false or mistaken idea
second person when the text refers to the reader as "you"
sonnet 14 line poetic verse with a specific rhyme pattern, Shakespeare
stereotype false image or perception of an individual or group
supporting details text that gives evidence to the main idea or topic
symbolism when symbols represent ideas or words
third person when the text refers to "she, he, they" as told by someone else
viewpoint standpoint, from where things are viewed- 1st,3rd,etc.