1. with Dirk the Protector by Gary Paulsen
Week 6 Vocabulary
with Dirk the Protector
by Gary Paulsen

2. conventional Sometimes we eat breakfast for dinner instead of the conventional meat and potatoes dinner.
POS: adj.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: usual; traditional
Synonyms: ordinary, regular, typical
Antonyms: abnormal, different, extraordinary

3. forerunner Once I completed my family tree, I found that some of my forerunners were French.
POS: noun
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: person or thing that came before
Synonyms: ancestor, forefather
Antonyms: descendant, successor

4. predatory The construction worker showed his predatory nature when he raised his prices after the flooding.
POS: adj.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: given to stealing from or hurting others for one’s own gain
Synonyms: greedy, voracious, bloodthirsty
Antonyms: generous, giving, kind

5. impasse Because of the impasse between bride and groom on a venue, the wedding was delayed.
POS: noun
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: a situation in which no progress can be made; a deadlock
Synonyms: deadlock, dilemma, standoff
Antonyms: solution, agreement, breakthrough

6. decoy The FBI used a decoy to catch the thief and lure him in to be arrested.
POS: noun
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: a person or thing used to distract others or lead them in a different direction
Synonyms: trap, attraction
Antonyms: repulsion, discouragement

7. puny The baby was so cute with its puny feet and tiny toes!
POS: adj.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: weak and small
Synonyms: frail, measly, tiny
Antonyms: giant, huge, strong

8. brindled My boxer has a shinny and soft brindled coat that had a beautiful blend of colors.
POS: adj.
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: light brownish yellow or grayish with streaks or spots of a darker color
Synonyms: marked, striped
Antonyms: uncolored, unspotted, dull

9. hustle The football players had to hustle down the field quickly before the clock ran out.
POS: verb
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: to gain by energetic effort
Synonyms: rush, fly, race
Antonyms: delay, walk, amble

10. cohort The teachers in the hall are my cohorts, and we help each other when help is needed.
POS: noun
Student definition based on CC (contexts clues).
Definition: a companion or associate
Synonyms: partner in activity, follower, comrade
Antonyms: foe, enemy, opponent