Spelling & Vocabulary List 16 for the Week of January 3-7

1. awhile
2. where
3. thought
4. athletes
5. truthful
6. purchases
7. exchange
8. enough
9. rhythm
10. children
11. chocolates
12. friendship
13. together
14. white
15. watches
16. arithmetic
17. months
18. length

Vocabulary

1. tragedy: noun: 1. an unfortunate or sad event 2. a play, movie, or story with a terribly sad ending. The sinking of the ocean liner Titanic was a terrible tragedy. It cost millions of dollars to film the tragedy Titanic, which was a huge hit.
2. pulsate: verb: to beat in rhythm, as teh heart does. On foggy nights, you can see the glow of the roller coaster's flashing neon lights pulsate through the mist.
3. undaunted: adjective: not discouraged; not hesitating because of danger or difficulties. The hiker's hopes for rescue remained undaunted, even though he had been lost in the wilderness for two days.
4. aptitude: noun: a natural ability or talent. Lucy has an excellent sense of color and shows a strong aptitude for painting.