1. Language Arts Vocabulary
Quarter 2

2. October 13th- 17th Week 1
Influential (adj)- Having the power to cause changes
Perspective (n)- Point of view
Transcend (v)- To rise above in power, importance, or rank
Modest (adj)- Not very large in size or amount
Traumatize (v)- To become so upset that emotional problems are caused

3. October 13th- 17th Week 1
Despair (n)- The feeling of no longer having any hope
Chronic (adj)- Something that happens again and again for a long time
Supervision (n)- The action of watching over someone of something
Refuge (n)- Shelter or protection from danger or trouble
Hostility (n) Unfriendly (or hostile) behavior or attitude

4. November 3rd-7th Week 2
Aptitude (n): A natural ability to do something
Contradict (v): To deny the truth of something by stating the opposite
Exception (n): A person or thing that does not follow a general rule
Isolate (v): To remain alone or be completely away from others
Faint (adj): Barely there or noticeable
Facade (n): The face of a building; the part that looks onto the street

5. November 20th- 25th Week 3
Brutality (n)- Savage physical violence; great cruelty
Defiance (n)- Strong disobedience
Subjugation (n)- The defeat or control of someone by force
Justify (v)- Show or prove that something is right and reasonable
Aspiration (n)- Hope of achieving something

6. November 20th- 25th Week 3
Advocate (n)- A person who publicly supports a certain cause.
Illiterate (adj)- Unable to read or write.
Initiative (n)- An act that helps to improve a difficult situation
Empower (v)- Give someone the authority or power to do something
Activist (n)- A person actively fighting for a certain cause