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Monday, September 27, 2010

Spelling and Vocabulary - Book 11 Lesson 4

Last week's spelling test grade: 86%

Here is our spelling and vocab list for week 4:

1. autonomy (n) The quality or state of being self-governing; independence

2. circumspect (adj) Cautious and prudent; heedful of consequences

3. composure (n) Calmness of mind or bearing; self-control

4. edifice (n) 1. A large, imposing structure or building 2. A complex structure or system built up over time, as if it were a real building

5. ensconce (v) To settle or place securely or snugly

6. environs (n) The area adjoining or surrounding a place

7. hapless (adj) Marked by the absence of good luck; unfortunate

8. heinous (adj) Shockingly evil or wicked

9. incognito (adj) With one’s identity concealed; unrecognized

10. indoctrinate (v) 1. To teach or train in the fundamentals 2. To instill or teach from a partisan point of view

11. interim (n) An interval of time between events

12. mausoleum (n) A large and impressive tomb

13. pillage (v) To rob and plunder

14. vibrant (adj) 1. Full of life or vigor 2. Bright or vivid 3. Quivering or vibrating

15. reverie (n) The condition of being lost in thought 2. A daydream

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