Set 1: #1-10
mentor (n./v.) -someone who teaches you or coaches you (a positive, ongoing relationship)
Forms: + s, ed, ing (v) mentee (n. person who gets mentored)
The new teacher was given a mentor to help him learn how to handle 7th graders.
hypocrite (n.) -someone who says one thing and does another (like says not to do something but he/she DOES IT!!!)
Forms: hypocritical (adj.)
My brother can be a hypocrite sometimes when he tells I should clean my room, but his room is a total mess.
cacophony (n.) -a harsh, unpleasant mix of sounds
Forms: cacophonous (adj.)
I couldn't sleep last night because of the cacophony across the street. The construction crew worked all night demolishing the old building.
depiction (n.) -a picture or portrayal (like a drawing or even an image in your mind)
Forms: depict (v.)
My sister drew a beautiful depiction of our dog, so we hung it on the fridge.
deceit (n.) -trickery, dishonesty (not telling the whole truth)
Forms: deceitful (adj.) deceitfulness (n.) deception (n.) deceive (v.)
I could see the deceit in her eyes when she told me she did her homework.
surplus (n.) -extra, excess, leftover
After Thanksgiving dinner, we had a surplus of turkey.
innovator (n.) -inventor or creative person (could be famous or common person who designs things)
Forms: innovate (v.) innovative (adj.) innovation (n.)
If you want to be an innovator, you need to not be afraid of trying new things and failing.
demeanor (n.) -outward appearance (look on your face) and manner (or way you act/body language)
I could tell by my mom's demeanor that she was still upset about the broken picture frame.
banter (n./v.) -smart talk/friendly arguing
Forms: + s, ed, ing (v.)
My friends love to banter about politics and see who knows more facts about the different sides of the issue.
notion (n.) -idea (usually someone else's, usually an idea you think is odd or disagree with)
I don't know what gave you the notion to bring a goat to school, but it is NOT allowed we are calling your parents immediately.
Forms: + s, ed, ing (v) mentee (n. person who gets mentored)
The new teacher was given a mentor to help him learn how to handle 7th graders.
hypocrite (n.) -someone who says one thing and does another (like says not to do something but he/she DOES IT!!!)
Forms: hypocritical (adj.)
My brother can be a hypocrite sometimes when he tells I should clean my room, but his room is a total mess.
cacophony (n.) -a harsh, unpleasant mix of sounds
Forms: cacophonous (adj.)
I couldn't sleep last night because of the cacophony across the street. The construction crew worked all night demolishing the old building.
depiction (n.) -a picture or portrayal (like a drawing or even an image in your mind)
Forms: depict (v.)
My sister drew a beautiful depiction of our dog, so we hung it on the fridge.
deceit (n.) -trickery, dishonesty (not telling the whole truth)
Forms: deceitful (adj.) deceitfulness (n.) deception (n.) deceive (v.)
I could see the deceit in her eyes when she told me she did her homework.
surplus (n.) -extra, excess, leftover
After Thanksgiving dinner, we had a surplus of turkey.
innovator (n.) -inventor or creative person (could be famous or common person who designs things)
Forms: innovate (v.) innovative (adj.) innovation (n.)
If you want to be an innovator, you need to not be afraid of trying new things and failing.
demeanor (n.) -outward appearance (look on your face) and manner (or way you act/body language)
I could tell by my mom's demeanor that she was still upset about the broken picture frame.
banter (n./v.) -smart talk/friendly arguing
Forms: + s, ed, ing (v.)
My friends love to banter about politics and see who knows more facts about the different sides of the issue.
notion (n.) -idea (usually someone else's, usually an idea you think is odd or disagree with)
I don't know what gave you the notion to bring a goat to school, but it is NOT allowed we are calling your parents immediately.