vocabulary lesson 16
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Vocabulary lesson 16. Add the notes to your spiral. . versatile. Adjective: changing easily or having many good uses The football player is so versatile that he can play several positions really well. . tentative. Adjective: not final; still not sure - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Add the notes to your spiral. VOCABULARY LESSON 16
Adjective: changing easily or having many good usesThe football player is so versatile that he can play several
positions really well.
VERSATILE
Adjective: not final; still not sureMy schedule for 7th grade is still tentative because I’m not
sure if I’ll take band or choir. I’ll decide later.
TENTATIVE
Verb: to replace with something elseWe’re going to substitute milk chocolate for dark chocolate
in the recipe because it tastes better.
SUBSTITUTE
Verb: to put it back in its original conditionWe’re going to restore the old table by sanding it down and
re-staining it.
RESTORE
Verb: to keep going and don’t give upYou have to persevere and keep going. You can do it!
PERSEVERE
Noun: the final result (think of “cause and effect”)One effect of stress is that you can get lots of headaches.
EFFECT
Verb: to change so that you fit in with something newSometimes it’s hard to adapt to a new school, but get
involved and you’ll soon feel like you’re an important part of it!
ADAPT
Adjective: Peaceful and calmThe lake was very tranquil, so it made for a smooth boat
ride.
TRANQUIL
Verb: to calm down or to settle down We tried and tried to soothe the babies, but they just
wouldn’t stop crying.
SOOTHE
Adjective: calm, quiet, undisturbedThe lake is so still and placid that its surface look like glass.
PLACID
Verb: to soothe or quiet downMy dad used to lull me to sleep by reading a story or
singing a song.
LULL