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Coach Carter
Vocabulary
battered (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: beaten persistently or hard;
pounded repeatedly3. Your own sentence
stark (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: complete, harsh, or grim3. Your own sentence
dingy (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: lacking brightness or
freshness; dull3. Your own sentence
pristine (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: clean; having its original
purity; uncorrupted3. Your own sentence
sheepishly (adv.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: done in an embarrassed or
bashful way3. Your own sentence
boring (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: penetrating, puncturing, or
piercing3. Your own sentence
grapple (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to hold or make fast to
something3. Your own sentence
vehemently (adv.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: done in an intense,
passionate, or emotional way3. Your own sentence
Chapter Two
façade (n.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: the front of a building3. Your own sentence
conspicuous (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: easily seen or noticed;
readily visible3. Your own sentence
officious (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: assertive and commanding3. Your own sentence
exude (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to project or display; to give
off3. Your own sentence
stipend (n.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: a periodic payment for
services3. Your own sentence
quip (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to make a clever, witty, or
sarcastic remark3. Your own sentence
dubiously (adv.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: done in a questioning or
doubtful way3. Your own sentence
Chapter Three
Corralled (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: collected, gathered, or
captured3. Your own sentence
Miniscule (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: very small3. Your own sentence
Mimed (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: portrayed by gestures and
bodily movements; mimicked3. Your own sentence
Gripe (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to complain naggingly or
constantly3. Your own sentence
Nullify (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to declare legally void; to
cancel3. Your own sentence
Impassive (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: without emotion; calm;
unmoved3. Your own sentence
Pleading (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: begging or persuasive3. Your own sentence
Chapter Four
Ruefully (adv.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: done to cause sorrow or
pity3. Your own sentenceKeep in mind: You must use this word as
an adverb.The child looked down ruefully at the food
he had to finish before he could leave the table.
Saunter (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to walk with a leisurely gait;
to stroll3. Your own sentence
Sparse (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: thinly scattered or
distributed3. Your own sentence
Radiating (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: emitting, projecting, or
extending from something3. Your own sentence
Fluid (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: capable of flowing or
changing shape3. Your own sentence
Chapter Five
Wince (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to draw back or tense the
body, as from pain 3. Your own sentence
Crow (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to boast or to gloat 3. Your own sentence
Bask (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to enjoy a pleasant
situation3. Your own sentence
Riveted (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: fastened or fixed firmly3. Your own sentence
Trudge (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to walk wearily; to drag
oneself3. Your own sentence
Chapter 6
Wheeled (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to turn, rotate, or revolve3. Your own sentence
Voluminous (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: of great size, extent, or
form3. Your own sentence
Reluctantly (adv.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: done in an unwilling or
struggling way3. Your own sentence
Quad (n.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: a building designating four
levels or rooms3. Your own sentence
Perennial (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: enduring, lasting, or
continuing for a long time3. Your own sentence
Chapter 7
Milled (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to move around aimlessly,
slowly, or confusedly3. Your own sentenceExample: After losing his wallet on the
hike, he milled around the woods for three hours.
Immaculate (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: free from errors; spotlessly
clean3. Your own sentenceExample: My uncle always keeps the inside
of his car in immaculate condition.
Smother (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to stifle or suffocate; to
suppress3. Your own sentenceExample: We smothered the fire with
heavy, wet blankets.
Chapter 8
Elegant (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: refined and dignified;
luxurious3. Your own sentenceExample: She wanted to eat in an elegant
restaurant for our anniversary, so I chose The Grand Concourse.
Shimmy (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to shake, vibrate, or wobble3. Your own sentenceExample: Every Christmas, Santa Claus has
to shimmy up and down the chimney.
Gape (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to stare with open mouth,
as in wonder3. Your own sentence.Example: He could only gape at the rest of
the team as the puck went between his legs and into the net.
Skulk (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to hide for some secret or
evil reason3. Your own sentenceExample: The killer was skulking in the
shadows, hiding from the police.
Snaked (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: winded, twisted, or moved, 3. Your own sentenceExample: The hiking trail snaked down the
mountain.Example: The roller coaster car snaked its
way along the tracks.
Recite (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to repeat from memory3. Your own sentenceExample: For my English class, we have to
recite an entire poem in front of everybody!
Relic (n.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: an object of the past3. Your own sentenceExample: On the television shows,
American Pickers and Pawn Stars, they try to buy and sell relics from America’s past.
Chapter 9
Landscape (n.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: An overall view or outlook on
something.3. Your own sentenceExample: You have to take a look at your
financial landscape before making any major purchases.
Muffled (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: quieted, silenced, or suppressed
from sound. 3. Your own sentenceExample: The muffled cries of the dog could not
be heard over the furnace in the basement.
Listlessly (adv.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: showing little or no interest in
anything; showing indifference.3. Your own sentenceExample: Although he did them, he listlessly
completed all of his chores around the house.
Chapter 10
Dais (n.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: a raised platform at the front of
the room for meeting seating3. Your own sentenceExample: The board members all sat at the dais
for the budget meeting.
Pursed (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: pressed together into folds or
wrinkles; puckered3. Your own sentenceExample: After the little boy swore and realized
his mother heard him, he immediately pursed his lips.
Inform (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to give substance, character, or
distinction to; to influence3. Your own sentenceExample: My parents hope the lessons and
habits they teach me will inform my future life decisions.
Negate (v.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: to nullify or cause to be
ineffective; to reverse3. Your own sentenceExample: Her walking out of class only negated
any progress she made with her teacher.
Thronged (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: filled with people or objects;
crowded3. Your own sentenceExample: Before the release of the new
Jordan’s, the shoe store’s façade was thronged with eager customers.
Chapter 11
Rout (n.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: any overwhelming defeat3. Your own sentenceExample: The game was a rout: Pittsburgh 13
and New England 41.
Absolute (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: complete; outright; total3. Your own sentenceExample: The cafeteria broke out into absolute
mayhem after the fight started.
Tentative (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: not definite or positive;
uncertain3. Your own sentenceExample: Although I would like to see a few
movies over Christmas break, my plans are really tentative for the entire break.
Emblazoned (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: decorated; ornamented;
depicted3. Your own sentenceExample: Every can of soda you drink has the
company logo emblazoned across the front of it.
Dejected (adj.)
1. Guess: 1-5 words2. Definition: depressed in spirits;
disheartened3. Your own sentenceExample: The day he lost his job, he came home
completely dejected.