December's Vocabulary

Question 0

Grimace

Answer 0

An expression on one’s face that represents disapproval or pain.

Question 1

Vulnerable

Answer 1

Adj. in danger

The goslings were vulnerable before they could fly.

Question 2

Peony

Answer 2

A flower

Question 3

Geology

Answer 3

The study of the earth and it’ structure

Question 4

Geometry

Answer 4

N
A subject in math that deals with shapes.

We were studying triangles and their angles.

Question 5

Defiant

Answer 5

Adj.
Refusing to follow the rules.

Jim was defiant and didn’t do what he was supposed to do.

Question 6

Compute

Answer 6

V
To determine an answer by using a computer or calculator

They computed the number of tiles they would need to tile the bathroom floor.

Question 7

Estate

Answer 7

N
A large piece of property, often with a pool, tennis courts, etc.

The Rockefeller estate has many building that you can tour.

Question 8

Ignite

Answer 8

V
To light up with fire

They ignited the bonfire.

Question 9

Swindler

Answer 9

N.
Someone who sells things that don’t work or tricks people out of their money.

Beware of stranger selling “miracle cures” because they might be swindlers.