Mrs. Ackley’s 4 th Grade Class Detain-to hold or keep in or as if in prison Synonyms capture...

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Mrs. Ackley’s 4th Grade Class

Detain-to hold or keep in or as if in prison

Synonymscapturearrestconfine

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The man was detain because he stole from some body’s house.

Raucous-behaving in a rough and noisy way

Synonymsstridentgutturalgruff

Everyone was being raucous at the concert.

Temptation-the state of being tempted especially to evil-Synonyms-appeal-pull-lure

I was tempted to drive the golf cart.

Disguise-to keep from showing the existence or true character

Synonymscamouflagemasqueradeconcealing outfit

Children disguise themselves for Halloween.

Ambush-to attackSynonymsensnarewaylaytrap

The man was ambushed by some people.

Detour-to change one's course or direction

Synonymsbypassalternative routelong way around

Uh oh there is a Detour!!

Smirk-to smile in an insincere manner Synonyms

Insincere grinsneersimper

The boy had a smirk on his face when he said “Hi” to the girl.

Scowl-to make a frowning expression Synonymswide smileglowerglare

The man across the street never seems to wear anything but a scowl.

Wring-to cause pain to as if by wringing Synonymssqueezetwistmangle

<I'm so mad I'd like to wring your neck off your shoulders> --

Obedient-willing to obey Synonymrespectfulsubservientcompliant

That boy is so obedient that he does everything that he is told.

Meek-not having or showing any feelings of superiority SynonymsHumbleModestGentle

She was a meek girl who quietly went along with whatever her circle of friends wanted

Fiery- hot or glowing like a fireSynonyms sizzling blistering sweltering

It is a blistering fire!!

Bellow-: to make a long loud deep noise or cry

Synonyms-holler-shout-cry

The dad bellowed when he saw the kids dirty room.

Traitor-one who betrays another's trust Synonymsspydouble agentdeserter

The girl was a traitor to her country.

Impish-playfully annoying.Synonymsmischievouspuckishwicked

My dog was acting impish yesterday.

Flutter-behave in an excited aimless manner Synonymsflapexcitementquiver

The butterfly fluttered it’s wings.

Misery-a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness Synonymsunhappinessdespairdepression

The man is full of misery when he goes to work

Stupendous-amazing especially because of great size or heightSynonyms- astonishing- Stunning- breathtaking

The Grand Canyon has stupendous gorges.

Dense-marked by closeness Synonyms

thicksolidcrowded

The little boy was lost in the dense forest.

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