Morton's Words of the Week (Group 4)

09/26/2011

 
WORDS OF THE WEEK for 9-26-11 thru 9-30-11 (Group 4)
  
  1. EXACERBATE – To increase in severity; further aggravate
    Telling Assistant Principal Wraggs a lie after already being in trouble will only exacerbate the punishment.
      
  2. APPREHENSIVE – Uneasy or fearful. (nervous)
    Alfredo was feeling apprehensive when he saw the official throw a flag in his direction during a play on Friday.
      
  3.  NONCHALANT– Casually unconcerned. Very indifferent
    Greg tried to act nonchalant when he received an “A” in Mr. Jancich’s class even though he was actually very excited.
      
  4.  RESILIENT – Rebounding, recovering readily.
    After receiving a poor grade on the first test in Ms. Draskovich’s class, Rob showed he is resilient by earning an “A” on the next test. 
      
  5. APATHETIC – Having or showing little emotion. (uncaring)
    It is very difficult for Ms. Storck  to teach her students when they are apathetic to what she is introducing to them. 
 

Morton's Words of the Week (Group 3)

09/19/2011

 
WORDS OF THE WEEK for  9-19-11 thru 9-23-11  (Group 3)
  
  1. SKEPTICAL — Having or showing doubt (unconvinced)
    We are very skeptical of anyone who claims they can excel in Mr. Hoelzel’s class without studying for the tests.
      
  2. DETACHED — To be separated or disinterested. (Unemotional)
    I found it impossible to be detached from the emotional ceremony when “Amazing Grace” was being played on the bagpipes before the game on Friday night.
      
  3. APPREHENSIVE — Uneasy or fearful. (nervous)
    The crowd became very apprehensive when Munster scored to take the lead in the game.
      
  4. CAMARADERIE — A spirit of friendliness or good-fellowship.
    Our team has developed a strong sense of camaraderie after playing so long and hard together.
      
  5. ELABORATE — To develop thoroughly or to expand upon
    Mrs. Ramsey asked Faron to elaborate on why he did not finish his assignment.
 

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