Grit vocabulary

C. Stammler

Vocabulary Building: (Theme: Definition Writing)

Directions: For each word provide a) the part of speech of the word listed- noun, verb, adj, adverb b) a synonym or definition and c) use the word in a COMPLETE, well-written sentence that demonstrates your understanding of the word. (4 points each)

Example:

Perseverance:

a. Noun

b. = persistence despite obstacles, never giving up

c. His unwavering perseverance led to a college degree, despite his illness.

1. Unison

2. Spearheaded

3. Catapulted

4. Tenacity

5. Indomitable

6. Fortitude

7. Underscores

8. Elusive

9. Nuances

10. Anomalies

11. Vulnerability

12. Insurmountable

13. Antidote

14. Semantic

15. Pernicious