1. Vocabulary #4
10th Grade

2. Vocabulary List #4
1. Cessation (noun) 2. Commence (verb) 3. Deter (verb) 4. Hamper (verb) 5. Obstruction (noun)
6. Preclude (verb)
7. Procrastinate (verb)
8. Scuttle (verb)
9. Subside (verb)
10. Thwart (verb)

3. Vocabulary Definitions and Sentences
1. Cessation (n): a halt; a coming to an end
The cessation of the loud drilling from outside enabled John to continue his flute lesson.
2. Commence (v): to begin
The race commenced as the referee lowered his flag.
3. Deter (v): to discourage from acting
The iciness of the roads deterred us from driving.

4. Vocabulary Definitions and Sentences
4. Hamper (v): to limit the progress of; to prevent from moving freely
Chuck’s tight shoes hampered him on the dance floor.
5. Obstruction (n): something that blocks or gets in the way
The car accident created an obstruction, blocking traffic on the freeway.
6. Preclude (v): to make impossible
The fact that he was an employee of Best Buy precluded him from entering the sweepstakes.
7. Procrastinate (v): to put off doing
Mandy was supposed to be studying for her test, but she procrastinated so she failed.

5. Vocabulary Definitions and Sentences
8. Scuttle (v): to run with short, hurried steps
The students scuttled across the hall and entered the classroom just before the bell rang.
9. Subside (v): to become less active; to sink to a lower level
After the flood, it took days for the waters to subside.
10. Thwart (v): to prevent from happening; block
John caught the flu, so that thwarted our plans for vacation next week.