Vocabulary List 14

Due to my absence today, the children did not receive the new vocabulary list.  Here it is.  I will also be giving the children a copy tomorrow. The children will have an extra day to complete their vocabulary homework.

1. admirable	(adj.) deserving praise The murals they painted on the wall are admirable. Synonym: superior Antonym: mediocre
2. automatic	(adj.) done without thought or will; done by a machine, not by a human Blinking is an automatic response. Synonym: involuntary Antonym: deliberate
3. devotion	(n.) loyalty and affection They showed their devotion to their religious faith by attending services on a regular basis. Synonym: dedication Antonym: disloyalty
4.distant	(adj.) far away; not friendly The distant cabin was difficult to get to. Synonym: remote Antonym: adjacent
5. dreary	(adj.) gloomy or dismal; without cheer, comfort, or enthusiasm The rain did not stop at all during the dreary afternoon. Synonym: depressing Antonym: vibrant
6. exhaust	(v.) to use up; to wear out Don’t exhaust yourself shopping at the mall. (n.) the escape of gas from an engine The exhaust from the bus made me choke. Synonym: (v.) fatigue Antonym: (v.) refresh
7. kindle	(v.) to get a fire going; to stir up or to start something We tried to kindle a campfire. Synonym: ignite Antonym: smother
8. predict	(v.) to guess what is going to happen No one can predict the future. Synonym: anticipate
9. separation	(n.) the act or condition of being apart They met again after a separation of ten years. Synonym: detachment Antonym: unification
10. stunt	(v.) to stop or slow down the growth of The scientist worked to stunt the growth of the weed. (n.) an act that shows great strength, bravery, or skill, often to get attention Harry Houdini, the great magician and escape artist, was known to perform a daring escape stunt. Synonym: (v.) restrain; (n.) feat Antonym: promote