5th+Six-Weeks+Vocabulary


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Write neatly. Number the words and sentences. Underline the vocabulary words in the sentences/paragraph. You will have points taken off your homework for directions not followed. Write neatly. Number the words and sentences. Underline the vocabulary words in the sentences/paragraph. You will have points taken off your homework for directions not followed. || Write neatly. Number the words and sentences. Underline the vocabulary words in the sentences/paragraph. You will have points taken off your homework for directions not followed. || Write neatly. Number the words and sentences. Underline the vocabulary words in the sentences/paragraph. You will have points taken off your homework for directions not followed. ||
 * Homework Assignment Week 1 **
 * Due February 27-28: **
 * In Class During the Week of February 20: ** Copy the words and definitions through warm-ups. Also figure out the parts of speech during warm-up time.
 * **On Your Own:** Use each word correctly in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word, OR use all assigned words from the week in a creative, cohesive paragraph.
 * || **Word** || **Part of Speech** || **Definition** ||  ||
 * 1 || ** wax ** || verb || To increase gradually in size or degree ||  ||
 * 2 || ** wane ** || verb || To decrease gradually in size or degree ||  ||
 * 3 || ** fluctuate ** || verb || To vary irregularly ||  ||
 * 4 || ** flux ** || noun || A state of constant change or flow ||  ||
 * 5 || ** aberration ** || noun || A deviation from the expected course ||  ||
 * 6 || ** albino ** || noun || A person or animal without pigmentation in their skin ||  ||
 * 7 || ** aghast ** || adjective || Struck by amazement or terror ||  ||
 * 8 || ** diminish ** || verb || To decrease or make smaller ||  ||
 * 9 || ** augment ** || verb || To increase or make larger ||  ||
 * 10 || ** static ** || adjective || Not moving, being at rest ||  ||
 * 11 || ** steadfast ** || adjective || Fixed or unchanging ||  ||
 * 12 || ** dynamic ** || adjective || Characterized by continuous change or activity ||  ||
 * 13 || ** espy ** || verb || To catch sight of; glimpse ||  ||
 * ** Homework Assignment Week 2 **
 * Due March 5 **
 * In Class During the Week of February 27: ** Copy the words and definitions through warm-ups. Also figure out the parts of speech during warm-up time.
 * **On Your Own:** Use each word correctly in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word, OR use all assigned words from the week in a creative, cohesive paragraph.
 * Also, ** recopy all the words and definitions from the previous weeks in this unit **.
 * 1 || ** illusory ** ||  || Deceptive; produced by an illusion ||   ||
 * 2 || ** precarious ** ||  || Dangerously lacking in security or stability ||   ||
 * 3 || ** fickle ** ||  || Characterized by changeableness, whimsical ||   ||
 * 4 || ** capricious ** ||  || Impulsive, unpredictable, subject to whim ||   ||
 * 5 || ** lull ** ||  || A relatively calm interval, as in a storm ||   ||
 * 6 || ** mercurial ** ||  || Quick and changeable in temperament ||   ||
 * 7 || ** protean ** ||  || Readily taking on various shapes or forms ||   ||
 * 8 || ** malleable ** ||  || Easily shaped or formed ||   ||
 * 9 || ** gape ** ||  || To open the mouth and stare stupidly ||   ||
 * 10 || ** rectify ** ||  || To set right, correct ||   ||
 * 11 || ** recalibrate ** ||  || To readjust or make corrections to ||   ||
 * 12 || ** amend ** ||  || To change for the better, improve ||   ||
 * 13 || ** redress ** ||  || To set right or remedy ||   ||
 * ** Homework Assignment Week 3 **
 * Due March 8 for 2nd and 6th period and March 9 for 5th period **
 * In Class During the Week of March 5: ** Copy the words and definitions through warm-ups. Also figure out the parts of speech during warm-up time.
 * **On Your Own:** Use each word correctly in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word, OR use all assigned words from the week in a creative, cohesive paragraph.
 * Also, ** recopy all the words and definitions from the previous weeks in this unit **.
 * 1 || ** vicissitudes ** ||  || The unexpected changes and shifts, often encountered in one's life ||   ||
 * 2 || ** undulate ** ||  || To move in a smooth wavelike motion ||   ||
 * 3 || ** bide ** ||  || To wait, or remain in a condition ||   ||
 * 4 || ** antechamber ** ||  || A waiting room ||   ||
 * 5 || ** variance ** ||  || A difference between what is expected and what actually occurs ||   ||
 * 6 || ** pittance ** ||  || A very small amount ||   ||
 * 7 || ** suffice ** ||  || To meet needs ||   ||
 * 8 || ** Zeitgeist ** ||  || The spirit of the time ||   ||
 * 9 || ** mutability ** ||  || A capability of change ||   ||
 * 10 || ** entity ** ||  || Something that exists as a distinct unit ||   ||
 * 11 || ** surreptitious ** ||  || Done by stealthy means ||   ||
 * 12 || ** physiognomy ** ||  || The art of judging human character from facial features ||   ||
 * 13 || ** misogyny ** ||  || The hatred of women ||   ||
 * ** Homework Assignment Week 4 **
 * Due March 26 **
 * In Class During the Week of March 19: ** Copy the words and definitions through warm-ups. Also figure out the parts of speech during warm-up time.
 * **On Your Own:** Use each word correctly in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word, OR use all assigned words from the week in a creative, cohesive paragraph.
 * Also, ** recopy all the words and definitions from the previous weeks in this unit **.
 * 1 || ** monogamy ** ||  || Having only one spouse at a time ||   ||
 * 2 || ** polygamy ** ||  || Having more than one spouse at a time ||   ||
 * 3 || ** uniform ** ||  || Unvarying, conforming to principle ||   ||
 * 4 || ** unilateral ** ||  || Having only one side ||   ||
 * 5 || ** unique ** ||  || Being the only one of its kind ||   ||
 * 6 || ** remiss ** ||  || Negligent, exhibiting carelessness ||   ||
 * 7 || ** relish ** ||  || To take a zestful pleasure in, enjoy the flavor of ||   ||
 * 8 || ** savor ** ||  || To appreciate fully, enjoy ||   ||
 * 9 || ** vacillate ** ||  || To sway from side to side ||   ||
 * 10 || ** invariable ** ||  || Not susceptible to change ||   ||
 * 11 || ** immutable ** ||  || Not susceptible to change ||   ||
 * 12 || ** dutiful ** ||  || Careful to fulfill obligations ||   ||