Words were taken from Hatchet, Red Kayak and the Giver as well as top 100 middle school and high school words.
Week #
Week 2
Word
Perseverance
Part of Speech
Noun
Week 3
Responsibility
Noun
Week 4
Initiative
adjective
Week 5
Optimism
Noun
Week 6
Courage
Noun
Week 7
Trustworthiness
noun
Week 8
Compassion
Noun
Week 9
Respect
Noun
Week 10
Loyalty
noun
Definition
steadfastness in doing
something despite difficulty
or delay in achieving success
the state of being the
person who caused
something to happen
something that you
should do because it is
morally right, legally
required, etc.
the act of starting something
without being told: the
beginning of something
A feeling or belief that good
things will happen in the future:
a feeling or belief that what you
hope for will happen
The ability to do something
that you know is difficult or
dangerous
Worthy of confidence
A feeling of wanting to help
someone who is sick, hungry, in
trouble, etc.
a feeling or understanding
that someone or
something is important,
serious, etc., and should
be treated in an
appropriate way
a loyal feeling : a feeling
of strong support for
someone or something
Sentence Example
Perseverance is required to perfect
just about any skill.
The boys denied
any responsibility for the damage to
the fence
The students took initiative opened their
planners without directions.
His maintains a sense of optimism, despite
all that has happened.
It takes courage to stand up for rights.
His trustworthiness made him a suitable
candidate for President.
He felt compassion for the lost child.
The soldier saluted as a sign
of respect.
The boy showed loyalty to the Miami
Dolphins no matter how many games the
team lost.
Words were taken from Hatchet, Red Kayak and the Giver as well as top 100 middle school and high school words.
Week 11
Adaptability
adjective
Week 12
Contemplation
Noun
Week 13
Incessant (H)
Adjective
Week 14
Corrosive (H)
Adjective
Week 15
Callous (RK)
adjective
Week 16
Chortle (RK)
verb
Week 17
Excruciating
(Giver)
Adjective
Week 18
Exuberant (Giver)
Adjective
Week 19
auspicious
adjective
Capable of being adapted; able
to adjust oneself readily to
different conditions.
The act of contemplating; full
or deep consideration, purpose
or intention
Not stopping
causing damage to metal or
other materials through a
chemical process
: causing someone or
something to become weak
and damaged
not feeling or showing any
concern about the
problems or suffering of
other people
to laugh because you are
amused or pleased by
something
Very painful, causing
great mental or physical
pain, extreme or
excessive
Very lively, happy or
energetic: filled with
energy and enthusiasm
Showing or suggesting
that future success is
likely
Strong in the air and on the ground, his
adaptability is a massive
He goes to the forest of spend time in
contemplation of nature. She was lost in
quiet contemplation of the scene.
The incessant noise from an outside
repair crew was a real distraction
during the test.
She argues that racism is dangerous and
corrosive to society.
Scrooge was a selfish
and callous young man.
The audiences might chortle gently
during the movie's amusing bits, but
there are few knee-slappers.
They described their vacation in
excruciating detail.
His exuberant personality makes
him fun to be around.
She told him she couldn’t dance
with him just then, but her
auspicious smile encouraged him to
ask again later.
Words were taken from Hatchet, Red Kayak and the Giver as well as top 100 middle school and high school words.
Week 20
Evanescent
adjective
Week 21
Paradigm
Noun
Week 22
reciprocate
Verb
Week 23
Totalitarian
Adjective
Week 24
despondent
adjective
Lasting a very short time,
tending to vanish like
vapor
A model or pattern for
something that may be
copied; a theory or a
group of ideas about how
something should be
done, made, or thought
about
to do (something) for or to
someone who has done
something similar for or to
you: to have (a feeling) for
someone who has the
same feeling for you
1. of or relating to
centralized control by an
autocratic leader or
hierarchy : authoritarian,
dictatorial; especially :
despotic
2. of or relating to a
political regime based on
subordination of the
individual to the state and
strict control of all aspects
of the life and productive
capacity of the nation
especially by coercive
measures (as censorship
and terrorism)
very sad and without hope
A beauty that is as evanescent as
rainbow.
The scientist’s paradigm created a
new shift in critical thinking about
metals.
He reciprocated the favor by driving
his neighbor to the airport.
We lived under the totalitarian rule
for 10 years miserably.
I have never seen the students
looking so despondent after hearing
the news.
Words were taken from Hatchet, Red Kayak and the Giver as well as top 100 middle school and high school words.
Week 25
divulge
Verb
To make public; to make
known
Week 26
Week 27
jovial
embargo
Adjective
Noun
Week 28
bowdlerize
Verb
Week 29
incognito
Adverb or
adjective
Week 30
fatuous
Adjective
Full of happiness
A government order that
limits trade in some way.
To change (a book, play,
movie, etc.) by removing
parts that could offend
people
with your true identity kept
secret (as by using a
different name or a
disguise)
Complacently or inanely
foolish
Week 31
facetious
Adjective
Week 32
gregarious
Adjective
Week 33
Abating (H)
Verb
Week 34
enigmatic
Adjective
Week 35
Exult
Verb
Used to describe speech
that is meant to be funny
but that is usually
regarded as annoying,
silly or not proper
Enjoying the company of
other people; tending to
associate with others of
one’s kind
To become weaker, to
decrease in strength
Full of mystery and
difficult to understand
To feel or show great
happiness; to say
(something) in a very
excited and happy way
We tried to make him divulge the
name of the winner, but he wouldn’t
bulge.
He’s a very jovial man.
There’s a standing embargo against
the use of internet in this house.
To censor or bowdlerize the movie
so it was appropriate for teenagers
was a clever idea.
Even stars who go out incognito are
often recognized the public and
hounded by the paparazzi.
Ignoring the avalanche warnings,
the fatuous skiers continued on their
course.
The essay is
a facetious commentary on the
absurdity of war as a solution for
international disputes.
A gregarious child who ran up to
every person on the playground and
wanted to be their friend.
We waited for the wind to abate.
The discovery of the abandoned
ship in mid ocean remains one of
the most enigmatic episodes.
The winners of the Super Bowl
spent the next week exulting in their
victory.
Words were taken from Hatchet, Red Kayak and the Giver as well as top 100 middle school and high school words.
Week 36
stymied
adjective
To stop (someone) from
doing something or to stop
(something) from
happening
The raging blizzard stymied the
rescuers’ attempts to find the
stranded mountain climbers.