December 1 Weekly 10-word Vocabulary Review

"Abandon" means...

• To leave completely and finally

• To hold onto something tightly

• To create something new

• To repair something broken

The definition of the word "accede" is...

• To agree to a request or demand

• To reject or refuse

• To misunderstand or misinterpret

• To delay or postpone

What is the definition of the word "berate?"

• To praise someone highly

• To scold or criticize someone angrily

• To ignore someone completely

• To support someone in need

"Bovine" is...

• Relating to or affecting cattle

• Pertaining to birds

• Associated with aquatic life

• Connected to reptiles

A "braggart" is...

• A person who boasts about achievements or possessions

• A person who is shy and reserved

• A person who is generous and kind

• A person who is always late

To "burnish" is...

• To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing

• To burn something completely

• To create a new design

• To destroy or damage something

What is a "gadabout?"

• A person who travels often or to many different places for pleasure.

• A tool used for gardening.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A rare species of bird.

Explaine the word "demonym."

• A word that describes a type of demon

• A word that refers to a person from a specific place

• A word that describes a type of currency

• A word that refers to a type of plant

What is a "raconteur?"

• A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way

• A person who is skilled in mathematics

• A person who is an expert in cooking

• A person who is a professional athlete

A "zephyr" is...

• A gentle breeze

• A type of bird

• A musical instrument

• A mythical creature