"Skunk Ladder" Vocab

Vocab. List:

• abandoned: to be given up entirely
• attempt:  act of making an effort
• bellow:  to make a loud, deep noise
• cavern:  a large cave
• feat:  a great or unusual deed or act
• immensely:  very greatly
• savage:  not civilized 

Unit 5 Week 1 Spelling

Spelling List:
1.  elementary
2.  vehicle
3.  miniature
4.  probability
5.  opportunity
6.  substitute
7.  variety
8.  literature
9.  elevator
10.  Pennsylvania
11.  ravioli
12.  cafeteria
13.  mosaic
14.  tuxedo
15.  meteorite
16.  fascination
17.  cylinder
18.  intermediate
19.  centennial
20.  curiosity

Challenge Words:
21.  documentary
22.  stegosaurus
23.  pediatrician
24.  mediocre
25.  simultaneous

"The Gymnast'' Vocab

wincing: drawing back suddenly

bluish:  somewhat blue

gymnastics:  a sport in which very different exercises are performed

hesitation:  the act of holding back because of doubt

limelight:  the center of public attention and interest

skidded:  slipped or slid sideways while moving

somersault:  the run or jump, turning the heels over the head

throbbing:  beating rapidly or strongly

Unit 4 Week 5 Spelling

1.  invisible
2.  illiterate
3.  irregular
4.  irresistible
5.  impossible
6.  informal
7.  illegal
8.  impatient
9.  independent
10.  incorrect
11.  inactive
12.  imperfect
13.  impolite
14.  immature
15.  illogical
16.  indefinite
17.  inapproproiate
18.  immobile
19.  irresponsible
20.  inexpensive

Challenge Words:
21.  irrelevant
22.  irreparable
23.  intolerant
24.  indisputable
25.  impersonal