GROUP 11 VOCABULARYBlocks 3, 7 Quiz: Wednesday, February 12

Notes in Spiral Due: Wednesday, February 12

Students will record the following information in the vocabulary section of their spirals: title of unit, each vocabulary term, the definition, and an example sentence. They can summarize the definitions from this slide show, and they can make up their own sentences or use the ones provided here.

AGGRAVATE

This fly is so aggravating! It will not stop bothering me!

To bother repeatedly

It’s aggravating when my computer won’t work. I get so frustrated!

GRIPE

There’s a lot to gripe, or complain, about when you’re sick

To complain and whine

No matter how good things are, some people are always griping about something!

UNRULY Wild, crazy, out of control

This classroom looks unruly with all the wild, crazy kids in it!

APPROPRIATE

Joseph’s behavior in school is always appropriate.

suitable; just right

If you dress inappropriately, you won’t be allowed to go into certain stores or restaurants.

BENEFICIAL

Some bugs are actually beneficial, or helpful, to other plants!

helpful

It benefits everyone to just be kind and helpful.

CONVENIENT

Pressing the “easy” button is a convenient way to get help when you need it at the store!

Convenience stores are on practically every corner and are usually open 24/7 to make last minute shopping very convenient.

easy and nearby

DISCREET

The little girl’s hearing aid is discreetly disguised as a flower clip in her hair.

You should be discreet when eating your ice cream since your little brother can’t have any.

Secretive, careful, keeping it on the “down-low”

SINISTER

Creepy! What a sinister looking Jack-o-lantern that is!

Disney movies always seem to have a sinister, or evil, character who creates conflicts for the main character.

Evil, disastrous, really bad