Vocabulary/Spelling Words 11/02/04

1.            Soldiers – War fighters

We send soldiers to fight our enemies.

2.            Graduate – Move up

She will graduate from high school in June.

3.            Persuade – Convince

I don’t think you can persuade me to break the rules.

4.            Warrior – Fierce fighter

My grandfather was a famous warrior in World War II.

5.            Familiar – Well known

I am very familiar with multiplying fractions.

6.            Individual – A single person

We must work as a team because an individual effort is not enough.

7.            Procedure – A way of doing something

Using lollipops is a different procedure for adding mixed fractions.

8.            Millionaire – One who has a million dollars

I college graduate can expect to earn about two million dollars.

9.            Gradually – Little by little

The river gradually cut the road in two.

10.       Brilliant – Very smart

That student is really brilliant.

11.       Casual – Relaxed

I like this sweater because it is very casual.

12.       Pressured – Forced, stressed

I am feeling very pressured this week because I have several tests to take.

13.       Natural – Unchanged

Even though she is a famous singer she still seems so natural and relaxed.

14.       Behavior – A thing one does, an action

You have an odd behavior that sometimes is annoying.

15.       Treasure – Riches

They found what they thought was a treasure.

16.       Companion – One who comes along

My dog is my constant companion and I take him everywhere.

17.       Departure – Leaving

I feel very bad about your departure for San Francisco.

18.       Schedules – Time plans for doing things

The coach schedules too many games every year.

19.       Cordial – Polite, friendly

I am trying to be cordial but he is being more annoying than usual.

20.       Senior – Older

I can’t believe they asked me if I wanted a senior discount!