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Vocabulary Words for this Week: List Ten
1.
buoyant (adj.) able to float easily; able to hold things up.
2.
clique (n.) a small, exclusive group of people.
3.
concede (v.) to admit as true; to yield, submit.
4.
congenial (adj.) getting on well with others; agreeable, pleasant.
5.
lofty (adj.) very high in elevation; noble or righteous.
6.
prelude (n.) an introduction; that which comes before or leads off
7.
rancid (adj.) stale, spoiled.
8.
sordid (adj.) wretchedly poor; run-down; mean or selfish.
9.
versatile (adj.) able to do many things well; capable of many uses.
10. wane (v.) to lose size, strength, or power.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from your vocabulary list:
1. The _____________________ milk had lamps and smelled like old cheese.
2. He is a very _______________________ athlete. He plays offense, defense, and
special teams.
3. Fortunately, the cell phone was __________________________. Otherwise, the
phone would have sunk to the bottom of the lake.
4. The Denver Broncos’ offensive skills began to _____________________ as the game
progressed on Sunday.
5. She refused to _______________________ that she was wrong.
For homework, write ten vocabulary sentences using each word.