6Th Grade Ww Lesson 9

Front 1

Anticipate an'ti'ci'pate

v-1.To look forward to;to expect
2.To be aware of and provide before hand

Back 1

We anticipated having a good time at the party.

Front 2

Bankrupt bank'rupt

adj-1.Unable to pay one's debts and freed by law from doing so
2.Left without any worth or value
v-To leave without worth or value

Back 2

His extravagances bankrupt him.

Front 3

Breif breef

adj-Short;not long lasting
v-To give a short explanation or set of instructions to
n-A statement,giving the main points in a case,for use in a court of law

Back 3

An assistant breifed the mayor before the debate.

Front 4

Brisk brisk'

adj-1.Quick;active
2.Stimulating;refreshing

Back 4

The runners kept a brisk pace at the start of the race.

Front 5

Budget bu'jet

n-A plan for spending money during a certain period
v-To plan the use of carefully

Back 5

A part-time job may affect your schoolwork unless you budget your time.

Front 6

Compete com'peete

v-To try to win against others

Competition,n-1.The act of trying to win against others
2.A contest

Competitor,n-One who competes against others

Back 6

Five studebts competed for 1st prize.

Front 7

Complicate com'pli'cate

v-To make difficult

Complicated,adj-Not easy or simple;having many different parts

Back 7

An extra guest may complicate the seating for a formal dinner.

Front 8

Effect e'ffect

v-To make happen
n-A result

Effective,adj-1.Bringign about the desired result
2.In operation;active
3.Making a strong and favorable impression

Back 8

Gargling with salt and water is an effective treament for a minor sore throat.

Front 9

Err err
Erroneous er'ro'knee'us

v-To be wrong or to do wrong

Error,n-A mistake

Erroneous,adj-Mistaken;wrong

Back 9

The facts are correct,but the conclusion is erroneous.

Front 10

Factor fac'ter

n-Something that contributes to a result

Back 10

Paying attention and studying diligently are two factors in getting good grades.

Front 11

Fad fad

n-Something that is very popular for a short time the forgotten

Back 11

Ankle braclets were fad one summer.

Front 12

Gripe gripe

v-1.To complain
2.To annoy or irritate
n-A complaint

Back 12

Children always gripe about getting up early.

Front 13

Knack nack

n-A spacial talent or skill;ability to do something easily

Back 13

My mother has a knack for making friends wherever she goes.

Front 14

Leisure lee'shure

n-Free time not taken up with work

Leisurely,adj-Slow;relaxed

Back 14

The cuople strolled at a leisurely pace throught the park.

Front 15

Unique u'neek

adj-The only one of it's kind

Back 15

The platypus,a mammal that lays eggs,is unique among animals.