Hinks Homeroom Vocabulary #1 by Crystal Hildebrand https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5 Independent Reading en-us 2016-10-21 15:06:11 UTC 2025-11-26 23:04:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/aws/140094354/ef03fc50a8f9a43a6dd4e7bc6d598a72/voc.png Terinee  https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132429618 adjusting[uh-juhst] 
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verb (used with object)
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to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate:to adjust expenses to income.
2.
to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position:to adjust an instrument.
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to settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result:to adjust our differences.
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Insurance. to determine the amount to be paid in settlement of (a claim).
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to systematize.
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Military. to correct the elevation or deflection of (a gun).


]]> 2016-10-21 18:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132429618 Ryan thoughtful https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132429716
[thawt-fuh l] 
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adjective
1.
showing consideration for others; considerate.
2.
characterized by or manifesting careful thought:a thoughtful essay.
3.
occupied with or given to thought; contemplative; meditative; reflective:in a thoughtful mood.
4.
careful, heedful, or mindful:to be thoughtful of one's safety.
]]> 2016-10-21 18:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132429716 Crystal H. hildebranda1 https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132429779 character
noun
1.the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing.
2.one such feature or trait; characteristic.
3.moral or ethical quality:a man of fine, honorable character.
]]> 2016-10-21 18:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132429779 Elizabeth            adjective, giddier, giddiest. 1. affected with vertigo; dizzy. 2. attended with or causing dizziness: a giddy climb.3. frivolous and lighthearted; impulsive; flighty: a giddy young person. https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132429814 synonyms on Thesaurus.com
noun
1. the state of being likely or probable; probability. 
2. a probability or chance of something: There is a strong likelihood of his being elected.
3.Archaic. indication of a favorable end; promise. 
]]> 2016-10-21 18:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132429814 Crystal H. hildebranda1 https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132429984 mood
noun
1. a state or quality of feeling at a particular time: What's the boss' mood today?
2. a distinctive emotional quality or character: The mood of the music was almost funereal.
3. a prevailing emotional tone or general attitude: the country's mood.
]]> 2016-10-21 18:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132429984 Abigail  https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132430041 adjective
1.
fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.:a delicate lace collar.
2.
fragile; easily damaged; frail:delicate porcelain; a delicate child.
3.
so fine as to be scarcely perceptible; subtle:a delicate flavor
]]> 2016-10-21 18:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132430041 Taylor  https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132430306 forelegs                                     noun
1.
one of the front legs of a quadruped, an insect, etc.
Origin of foreleg
]]> 2016-10-21 18:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132430306 Terinee https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132430663 experienced
 
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adjective
1.
wise or skillful in a particular field through experience:an experienced teacher.
2.
having learned through experience; taught by experience:experienced through adversity.
3.
endured; undergone; suffered through:experienced misfortunes.
]]> 2016-10-21 18:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132430663 Ryan beauty https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431017 the quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind, whether arising from sensory manifestations (as shape, color, sound, etc.), a meaningful design or pattern, or something else (as a personality in which high spiritual qualities are manifest).

]]> 2016-10-21 18:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431017 Aaron https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431055 cripple
noun
1.
  1. Offensive. a term used to refer to a person who is partially or totally unable to use one or more limbs. 
  2.  an animal that is similarly disabled; a lame animal. 
  3. Offensive. a person who is disabled or impaired in any way: a mental cripple.
2. anything that is impaired or flawed. 
3. a wounded animal, especially one shot by a hunter. 
]]> 2016-10-21 18:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431055 justin1.unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer:a strange remark to make.2.estranged, alienated, etc., as a result of being out of one's natural environment:I felt strange as I walked through the crowded marketplace.3.situated, belonging, or coming from outside of one's own locality; foreign:to move to a strange place; strange religions. https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431115 2016-10-21 18:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431115 frank pugh https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431226 ledge
 

[lej] /lɛdʒ/ 
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noun
1. a relatively narrow, projecting part, as a horizontal, shelflike projection on a wall or a raised edge on a tray. 
2. a more or less flat shelf of rock protruding from a cliff or slope. 
3. a reef, ridge, or line of rocks in the sea or other body of water.

]]> 2016-10-21 18:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431226 laila https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431233 skittish
adjective
1. apt to start or shy: a skittish horse.
2. restlessly or excessively lively: a skittish mood.
3. fickle; uncertain. 
]]> 2016-10-21 18:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431233 Ryan narrow https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431514 adjective, narrower, narrowest.
1.
of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected:a narrow path.
2.
limited in extent or space; affording little room:narrow quarters.
3.
limited in range or scope:a narrow sampling of public opinion.

]]> 2016-10-21 18:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431514 Taylor https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431770 retaliated                                        verb (used without object), retaliated, retaliating.
1.
to return like for like, especially evil for evil:to retaliate for an injury.
verb (used with object), retaliated, retaliating.
2.
to requite or make return for (a wrong or injury) with the like.
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]]> 2016-10-21 18:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431770 frank pugh scatter [skat-er] /ˈskæt ər/ Spell Syllables Synonyms Word Origin verb (used with object) 1. to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals: to scatter seeds.2. to separate and drive off in various directions; disperse: to scatter a crowd.3.Physics. to refract or diffract (light or other electromagnetic radiation) irregularly so as to diffuse in many directions. (of a medium) to diffuse or deflect (light or other wave phenomena) by collisions between the wave and particles of the medium. https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431791 2016-10-21 18:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431791 laila https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431933 dislodge
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verb (used with object), dislodged, dislodging.
1. to remove or force out of a particular place: to dislodge a stone with one's foot.
2. to drive out of a hiding place, a military position, etc. 
verb (used without object), dislodged, dislodging.
3. to go from a place of lodgment
]]> 2016-10-21 18:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132431933 Giovanni          gaze[geyz] Spell SyllablesSynonymsExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comverb (used without object), gazed, gazing.1.to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.noun2.a steady or intent look.3.at gaze, Heraldry. (of a deer or deerlike animal) represented as seen from the side with the head looking toward the spectator:a stag at gaze. triumph[trahy-uh mf, -uhmf] Spell SyllablesSynonymsExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest.2.a significant success or noteworthy achievement; instance or occasion of victory.3.exultation resulting from victory; joy over success. symbelivid[liv-id] Spell SyllablesExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comadjective1.having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise, congestion of blood vessels, strangulation, etc., as the face, flesh, hands, or nails.2.dull blue; dark, grayish-blue.3.enraged; furiously angry:Willful stupidity makes me absolutely livid.wilderment[bih-wil-der-muh nt] Spell SyllablesExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.bewildered state.2.a confusing maze or tangle, as of objects or conditions:a bewilderment of smoke, noise, and pushing people.pathy[sim-puh-thee] Spell SyllablesSynonymsExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on astonishment[uh-ston-ish-muh nt] Spell SyllablesExamplesWord OriginSee more synonyms on Thesaurus.comnoun1.overpowering wonder or surprise; amazement:He looked with astonishment at his friends.2.an object or cause of amazement.Thesaurus.comnoun, plural sympathies.1.harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.2.the harmony of feeling naturally existing between persons of like tastes or opinion or of congenial dispositions.3.the fact or power of sharing the feelings of another, especially in sorrow or trouble; fellow feeling, compassion, or commiseration. https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132432827 pity

disbelief




[dis-bi-leef] 
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noun
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the inability or refusal to believe or to accept something as true.
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amazement; astonishment:We stared at the Taj Mahal in disbelief.




[pit-ee] 
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noun, plural pities.
1.
sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy:to feel pity for astarving child.
2.
a cause or reason for pity, sorrow, or regret:What a pity you could not go!
adjective
3.
Informal. motivated by a sense of pity or sympathy for others or for oneself:to have pity sex with a virgin; to go on a pity date with a loser.

]]> 2016-10-21 18:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132432827 laila https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132432999 dismountedverb (used without object)
1. to get off or alight from a horse, bicycle, etc. 
verb (used with object)
2. to bring or throw down, as from a horse; unhorse; throw: The horse twisted and bucked and finally dismounted its rider.
3. to remove (a thing) from its mounting, support, setting, etc.: to dismount a picture.
]]> 2016-10-21 18:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132432999 Taylor https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132434112 dew                                            noun
1.
moisture condensed from the atmosphere, especially at night, and deposited in the form of small drops upon any cool surface.
2.
something like or compared to such drops of moisture, as in purity, delicacy, or refreshing quality.
3.
moisture in small drops on a surface, as tears or perspiration.
4.
Informal.
  1. Scotch whisky.
  2. mountain dew.
verb (used with object)
5.
to wet with or as with dew.
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]]> 2016-10-21 18:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132434112 frank Pugh pity [pit-ee] /ˈpɪt i/ Spell Syllables Synonyms Examples Word Origin See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com noun, plural pities. 1. sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy: to feel pity for astarving child.2. a cause or reason for pity, sorrow, or regret: What a pity you could not go!adjective 3.Informal. motivated by a sense of pity or sympathy for others or for oneself: https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132434336 2016-10-21 18:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132434336 https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132434607 2016-10-21 18:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hildebranda1/59z41ik0oqe5/wish/132434607