Vocabulary- Week 2LETTERS FROM CAMP

NounBoldness, presumptuous, implies overconfidenceEveryone was surprised by the forwardness of the

servant who approached the queen without proper introduction.

FORWARDNESS

NounFriend, companion or close acquaintanceBilly Bob, and Amos, are my compadres, whom I have

known since kindergarten.

COMPADRE

VerbTo be kindly accommodatingThe man said, “I’d be obliged if you would call me

“Tom,” instead of Sir.”

OBLIGED

Please call me

Tom.

AdjectiveSilly or foolish“This is such a sappy love song,” complained Mike.

SAPPY

NounA section of grass cut from the surface to be

transplanted for lawns/yards.The plant nursery sells sod during the spring and

summer.

SOD

VerbTo delight to a high degreeThe children were completely enchanted by the

Bubble Guy who put a child inside a giant bubble.

ENCHANTED

AdjectiveShockingly frightful or dreadful, horribleFrankenstein’s bride wore a ghastly wedding dress

that was tattered and torn.

GHASTLY

VerbTo promote or improve the growth of a plant by labor

and attention.The botanists cultivated a new breed of watermelons

that are square for easy stacking and shipping.

CULTIVATED

Nounany humorous, or satirical imitation, of a person or

eventSaturday Night Live contains parodies of local

celebrities and events.

PARODY (PARODIES)

NounA meal that contains meat mixed inChili con carne is a dish that has meat and beans

CON CARNE