VOCABULARY WORDS
TEST ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
1. familiar – known from being seen often
EXAMPLE: I think we’re lost because this street doesn’t look familiar to me.
2. blurry – unclear or smeared
My glasses are all foggy, and everything is extremely blurry.
3. vacant – empty
We were excited that the hotel had a vacant room for our family.
4. jerky – moving in sudden, uneven, or awkward ways
When steering the go cart, it was very jerky but I certainly didn’t mind.
5. applause – clapping meant to show appreciation
As the firemen walked away from the smoldering building, they could hear the loud applause from the enormous crowd.
6. blasted – made a sudden, loud sound
We nearly jumped a mile high when the loud music suddenly blasted in our ears.
7. rude – impolite or having bad manners
I was upset when the rude owner of the store didn’t even thank me for my purchases.
8. rickety – shaky or likely to fall apart
My heart pounded out of my chest as I cautiously crossed the rickety bridge.