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Vocabulary

allocate [ˈæləkeit] v.

To allocate something means to put it aside for a certain purpose or person. The government allocated $100 million to aid the disaster relief effort.

appetizing [ˈæpitaiziŋ] adj.

When food is appetizing, it looks and smells very good. The appetizing plate of cookies was gone in half an hour.

blizzard [ˈblizərd] n.

A blizzard is a severe snow storm with strong winds. We did not dare to go outside during the terrible blizzard.

cavity [ˈkævəti] n.

A cavity is a hole or space in something. There was a small cavity in the wall of the cave where an animal lived.

clockwise [ˈklɒkwaiz] adv.

If something moves clockwise, it moves in a circle in the same direction as a clock. Turn the screw clockwise to tighten it.

concentric [kənˈsentrik] adj.

When circles or rings are concentric, they have the same center. The target was a series of concentric circles.

courtesy [ˈkɔːrtəsi] n.

Courtesy is the excellence of manners or social conduct. Jenna always behaves with great courtesy when people visit her home.

crisp [krisp] adj.

When food is crisp, it is hard or has a hard surface in a way that is pleasant. My favorite snack is a bag of crisp, delicious potato chips.

discord [ˈdiskɔːrd] n.

Discord is disagreement or fighting between people. There was much discord between the experts on the talk show.

frigid [ˈfridʒid] adj.

When something is frigid, it is extremely cold. We decided not to go on the hike because the weather was too frigid.

generate [ˈdʒenəreit] v.

To generate something means to cause it to develop or begin. The mayor promised to generate new jobs and programs to help the poor.

glacial [ˈgleiʃəl] adj.

When something is glacial, it relates to large masses of ice that move slowly. Penguins thrive in the glacial regions of Antarctica.

interchange [ˌintərˈtʃeindʒ] n.

An interchange of ideas between people is a discussion of each person’s idea. There was an interchange of ideas between the groups.

locker [ˈlɒkər] n.

A locker is a small cabinet with a lock where people store their possessions. I keep my school books in my locker.

multicultural [ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl] adj.

When something is multicultural, it relates to many different cultures. Everyone was welcomed to attend the multicultural celebration.

omission [ouˈmiʃən] n.

An omission is something that has been left out or not done. Mike was upset because of the omission of his name during the ceremony.

oversee [ˌouvərˈsiː] v.

To oversee something means to make sure that it is being done properly. His job was to oversee the progress of the construction project.

pierce [piərs] v.

To pierce something means to make a hole in it using a sharp object. The arrow pierced the target in the very center.

replicate [ˈrepləˌkeit] v.

To replicate something is to do it in the exact same way as someone before. I would love to replicate my father’s achievements in school.

wavy [ˈweivi] adj.

When something is wavy, it is not straight but has a series of curves. The child drew wavy lines all over the piece of paper.