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Climbing the Stairs (Vocabulary List 1)
Write a memory device and a sentence using each vocab word. A memory device must be a word that
sounds or looks like the vocab word and relates to its meaning. Be sure to explain the link in meaning
between the vocab word and the memory device. Additionally, when possible identify the word’s parts.
1. Gleam- pg. 1 (verb) shine brightly or continuously
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2. Indulgently-pg. 3(adverb) to take unrestrained pleasure in
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3. Embedded- pg. 5 (verb) to enclose closely into
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4. Disheveled- pg. 11 (verb) to throw into disorder or disarray
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5. Pungent- pg. 15 (adj) sharply painful; causing a sharp or irritating sensation
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6. Smugly- pg. 17 (adv) highly self-satisfied
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7. Evasively- pg. 17 (adv) tending or intending to avoid
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8. Demure- pg. 26 (adj) reserved or modest
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9. Incarnation- pg. 28 (noun) the embodiment of a deity or spirit in some earthly form
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10. Implications- pg. 28 (noun) close connection; something suggested
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11. Dogmatic- pg. 29 (adj) characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or
positively as if they were facts
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12. Reproachfully- pg. 30 (adv) an expression of disapproval
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13. Emerging- pg. 31 (adj) to become manifest; become known
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14. Concession- pg. 35 (noun) the act or an instance of granting something as a right, accepting
something as true, or acknowledging defeat) ; the admitting of a point claimed in argument
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15. Grimace- pg. 34 (noun) a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
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16. Nonchalantly- pg. 35 (adv.) having an air of easy unconcern or indifference
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17. Reprieve- pg. 39 (verb) to give relief or deliverance to for a time
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Name______________________________
Climbing the Stairs (Vocabulary List 2)
Write a memory device and a sentence using each vocab word. A memory device must be a word that
sounds or looks like the vocab word and relates to its meaning. Be sure to explain the link in meaning
between the vocab word and the memory device. Additionally, when possible identify the word’s
parts.
1. Unscathed- pg. 54 (adj) wholly unharmed; not injured
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2. Incongruous- pg. 54 (adj) lacking harmony or consistency
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3. Transitory- pg. 62 (adj) tending to pass away : not persistent
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4. Intricately- pg. 67 (adv.) having many complexly interrelating parts or elements
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5. Pervaded- pg. 80 (verb) become diffused/spread throughout every part of
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6. Percolated- pg. 80 (verb) to ooze or trickle through a permeable substance
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7. Grudgingly- pg. 81 (adv) done, given, or allowed unwillingly, reluctantly, or sparingly
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8. Squelch- pg. 81 (verb) to fall or stamp on so as to crush; to supress
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9. Impertinent- pg. 83 (adj) irrelevant or rude
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10. Sedition- pg. 84 (noun) incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
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11. Remiss- pg. 84 (adj) showing neglect or inattention; careless
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12. Embossed- pg. 92 (verb) To adorn; decorate.
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13. Jaundiced- pg. 92 (adj) affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin; unhealthy
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14. Transcend- pg. 99 (verb) to go above or beyond (a limit, expectation, etc.), as in degree or
excellence; to be superior to
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15. Resigned- pg. 102 (adj) characteristic of or proceeding from an attitude of resignation; acquiescent
or submissive
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16. Fervently- pg. 108 (adv) Having or showing great emotion or zeal; ardent
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17. Spinster- pg. 109 (noun) A woman who has remained single beyond the conventional age for
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18. Rivulet- pg. 110 (noun) a small stream
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19. Shirk- pg. 111 (verb) to evade the performance of an obligation
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20. Evocative- pg. 114 (adj) evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
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21. Inexhaustible- pg. 118 (adj) incapable of being used up or worn out
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