Spelling and vocabulary for h.w. tonight. Don't forget to do your word sort next to the list.

*Those who are able to finish the experiment part of science fair research will be able to use class time on February 3rd to create graphs on the program I taught you to use.

**If you are done with your graph, you can use that class time to do your one page abstract paper.

Vocabulary

aloof (uhloof) adjective,adverb standing apart from others, seeming snobbish; uninterested in what is happening

diffidently adjective,adverb Hesitently or in a shy manner; without self-confidence.

gilded (gihldihd) adjective,verb Made from or covered with gold.

gumption (guhmpshuhn) noun initiative and courage; "get up and go"

illiterate (ihlihturuht) noun,adjective Not able to read or write.

imperceptibly (ihmpursEHptihblee) so slightly or gradually as to be barely noticeable

indolent (ihnduhluhnt) adjective lazy, not motivated to work, moving slowly

promenade (promuhnayd) noun,verb A public area set aside as a pedestrian walk.

rakish (raykihsh) adjective Marked by carefree, confident behavior or appearance

squabs A young pigeon eaten as food

Spelling

Fifth grade list (state names)

Ohio
Maine
Alaska
Iowa
Texas
Nevada
Montana
Florida
Alabama
Maryland
South Carolina
California
Washington
New York
North Dakota
Colorado
Massachusetts

+ 3 words of your choice on the test!

Alternate List (compound words, adding es for plural, and changing y to es)

Activities
Potatoes
Mix-ups
Copies
Shelves
Spoonfuls
Mother-in-law
Echoes
Knives
Opportunities
Tomatoes
Cupfuls
Father-in-law
Thieves
Boundaries
Volcanoes
Passerby
Teaspoonfuls
Companies
Mosquitoes