Spelling and Vocabulary - Book 11 Lesson 1

For spelling we are using WORDLY WISE 300, Book 11. WW is great because it shows you the correct pronunciation of each word, shows you the part of speech, defines it, and then uses it in a sentence. They also have games to go with each lesson; Battleship and crossword puzzles.
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Here is our spelling and vocab list from last week....sorry I am late in getting these posted!

1. apocryphal (adj) Of dubious authenticity or origin; spurious

2. arcane (adj) Understood by only a few; mysterious

3. convene (v) 1. To summon or cause to assemble 2. To gather or assemble; to meet formally

4. expedient (adj) 1. Useful for some purpose; convenient 2. Concerned primarily or exclusively with serving one’s own interests. (n) A means employed to bring about a certain result

5. exude (v) 1. To flow out slowly; to ooze or emit 2. To give forth; to exhibit in abundance

6. gesticulate (v) To motion energetically with the body or limbs

7. imperturbable (adj) Calm and assured

8. increment (n) An increase, addition or gain, often by regular, consecutive amounts

9. levity (n) Excessive frivolity; a lack of seriousness; joking

10. mortify (v) To embarrass or humiliate

11. periphery (n) The area around the edges; the outermost part (adj) Relating to, involving, or forming an outer edge or boundary

12. raconteur (A French word now part of our vocabulary) (n) One who tells stories with skill and wit

13. reiterate (v) To say or do over again; to repeat

14. subterfuge (n) A deceptive scheme or strategy

15. vacillate (v) 1. To move back and forth from lack of balance; waver 2. To alternate indecisively between opinions or courses of action