Word List for Week of 12/16/13.
Spelling/Roots Review.
1. symphony 2. sympathy 3. autobiography 4. circumstances 5. compensation 6. projection 7. incision 8. criticism 9. conscience 10. designate 11. hypocrite 12. memorabilia 13. obstacle 14. biology 15. geography 16. predicament 17. indictment 18. adjective 19. dependable 20. contradict 21. exaggerate 22. flexible 23. mischievous 24. recommend

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Vocabulary.  reluctant, intrigue, blight, barren, begrudge, compliant, gluttony, stupefied, frail, surfeit

1. This is one of the biblical "seven deadly sins." (And it doesn't necessarily have to be about food, though it usually is.) ______.
2. "I am but a poor woman; I'm sure God does not ____ me my little economies."
3. There was a _____ of volunteers to draw on the ShmartBoard. Too many volunteers.
4. That idea _________(s) me, tell me more.
5. After the punishment, the class was much less wild, and much more _____ and cooperative.
6. After the incident in the park, Ponyboy was ______ for a while, until regained his senses.
7. "Although able to ease a willing baby into the world, she had no idea how to encourage a ________ one."
8. Greedy developers _________(ed) the beautiful meadow with malls and parking lots.
9. Few creatures can survive on these _______ mountaintops.
10. Edward complained of being teased for "being so little and ______ and tied to Cook's skirts..."

Vocabulary Crossword.

Across 1. Willing to do whatever you are asked or ordered to do. 5. Very weak : easily damaged or destroyed. 7. Lifeless. Also: unable to have children. 8. Shocked, surprised : unable to think clearly. 9. The act or habit of eating or drinking too much. Down 2. Interest : mystery. 3. An amount that is too much or more than you need. 4. To give or allow (something) in a reluctant or unwilling way or to think that someone doesn't deserve something. 6. Not willing or eager to do something. 7. A damaged condition.