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Unit 1
Word up project vocabulary
15
English
6th Grade
09/16/2012

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Term
Boisterous
Definition
adjective
noisy and rowdy
ANTONYMS- quiet,calm
Term
Capacity
Definition
noun
1. largest possible amount that can be contained(The auditorium is filled to capacity.)
2. the ability to do something(Luckily, I have the capacity to stay cool in hot places.)
Term
Maximum
Definition
adjective
the highest possible amount
ANTONYM- minimum
Term
Inept
Definition
adjective
without skill, climsy
ANTONYM- skilled, graceful
Term
Restrain
Definition
verb
to hold back from(It was difficult for me to restrain from eating all the ice cream.)
OTHER FORMS- Danny showed his restraint(noun) by eating only salad
Term
Commentary
Definition
noun
an explanation or interpretation
Term
Marvel
Definition
noun
a wonderful thing or an awesome sight
SYNONYM- a wonder, miracle
OTHER FORMS- verb ' to wonder at' (I always marvel at those that can swim in ice cold water.)
Term
Factor
Definition
noun
a reason or circumstance
SYNONYM- aspect, cause
OTHER FORMS- verb-to include (You must factor in groceries and gas into your budget.)
Term
Erupt
Definition
verb
to burst, explode or release suddenly
SYNONYM- to blow up, burst, gush
Term
Unanimous
Definition
adjective
in complete agreement, everyone agreed
Term
Continuous
Definition
adjective
without interruption or end
SYNONYM- nonstop, constant, unbroken
Term
Anguish
Definition
noun
extreme suffering or pain
OTHER FORMS- verb- to suffer
Term
Painstaking
Definition
adjective
taking a lot of care or trouble; careful
ANTONYMS- careless, sloppy
OTHER FORMS- painstakingly(adverb)
Term
Intimidate
Definition
verb
to frighten, threaten, scare
ANTONYM- to comfort, encourage
OTHER FORMS- intimidation(noun)
Term
Cumulative
Definition
adjective
increasing by adding one thing after another
OTHER FORMS- accumulation(noun)
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