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5 th -6 th Weeks Vocabulary

5 th -6 th Weeks Vocabulary. Ms. Williams. Daunting. seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating. "a daunting task" synonyms : intimidating,  unnerving, unsettling,. Feral. existing in a natural state, as animals or plants;  not domesticated  or cultivated; wild .

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5 th -6 th Weeks Vocabulary

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  1. 5th-6th Weeks Vocabulary Ms. Williams

  2. Daunting • seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating. • "a daunting task" • synonyms: intimidating, unnerving, unsettling,

  3. Feral • existing in a natural state, as animals or plants; not domesticated or cultivated; wild. • Synonyms- untamed, undomesticated • “A feral cat is a domesticated cat that has returned to the wild.”

  4. Abhor • regard with disgust and hatred. • "professional tax preparers abhor a flat tax because it would dry up their business" • synonyms: detest, hate, loathe, despise

  5. Destitute • without the basic necessities of life. • "the charity cares for destitute children" • synonyms: penniless, poor, impoverished

  6. Abject • (of a situation or condition) extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading. • "abject poverty“ • Synonyms: miserable, hopeless, sorry

  7. Domicile • treat a specified country as a permanent home. • "the tenant is domiciled in the US"

  8. Derelict • a person without a home, job, or property. • "derelicts who could fit all their possessions in a paper bag" • synonyms: down and out, homeless person

  9. Defunct • no longer existing or functioning. • "a now defunct technology that only people over a certain age remember" • synonyms:disused, unused, obsolete

  10. Requisition • an official order laying claim to the use of property or materials. • "I had to make various requisitions for staff and accommodations" • synonyms: order, request, call, claim, demand

  11. Renovate • restore (something old, esp. a building) to a good state of repair. • "the old school has been tastefully renovated as a private house" • synonyms: refurbish, overhaul, restore

  12. Affluent • (esp. of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy. • "the affluent societies of the western world" • synonyms: wealthy, rich, prosperous, well off

  13. Raze • To destroy (something, such as a building) completely • Synonym: destroy, demolish, wreck, smash

  14. Reprehensible • means deserving of blame or strong criticism • "his complacency and reprehensible laxity" • synonyms: disgraceful, discreditable, despicable

  15. Dilapidated • (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect. • synonyms: rundown, tumbledown, ramshackle, broken-down

  16. Exacerbate • make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. • "the forest fire was exacerbated by the lack of rain" • synonyms: aggravate, worsen, inflame, compound

  17. Pacify • put down the anger, agitation, or excitement of. • "he had to pacify angry spectators" • synonyms: placate, appease, calm (down)

  18. Allay • diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry). • "the report attempted to educate the public and allay fears" • synonyms: reduce, diminish, decrease

  19. Assuage • make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense. • "the letter assuaged the fears of most members" • synonyms: relieve, ease, alleviate, soothe

  20. Anxiety • a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. • "he felt a surge of anxiety" • synonyms: worry, concern, apprehension

  21. Sedate • calm, dignified, and unhurried. • "in the old days, business was carried on at a rather more sedate pace" • synonyms: slow, relaxed, steady

  22. Sobriety • the state of being sober.- state of not being drunk: the quality of being serious • "the price of beer compelled me to maintain a certain level of sobriety" • Synonyms: soberness, clear-headedness

  23. Agoraphobia • extreme or irrational fear of crowded spaces or enclosed public places.

  24. Claustrophobia • extreme or irrational fear of confined places. • Uncomfortably closed or hemmed in

  25. Diaphanous • (esp. of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent. • "a diaphanous dress of pale gold" • synonyms: sheer, fine, delicate, light, thin

  26. Harrowing • extremely disturbing or distressing; grievous • Synonyms: terrifying, disturbing

  27. Strenuous • requiring or showing great energy and effort • "all your muscles need more oxygen during strenuous exercise" • synonyms: difficult, hard, tough

  28. Canvas • a strong, rough cloth that is used to make bags, tents, sails, etc • "a canvas bag“

  29. Ascetic • a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstentionfor religious purposes • "an ascetic life of prayer, fasting, and manual labor" • synonyms: self-denying, abstinent, self-disciplined

  30. Quaint • attractively unusual or old-fashioned. • "quaint country cottages" • synonyms: charming, sweet, old- fashioned

  31. Reel • a cylinder on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound.

  32. Timorous • showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence. • "a timorous voice"

  33. Dictate • say or read aloud (words to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape). • "I have four letters to dictate“

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