1. Unit 3: Road Trip 1.Ajar (adj) – partly open 2.Annihilate (verb) – to destroy completely 3.Avert (verb) – 1. to turn away 2. to prevent 4.Canine (adj) – of, or relating to, dogs 5.Citrus (nount) – the fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes 6.Infamous (adj) – having a very bad reputation; famous for something evil 7.Incident (noun) – something that happens in real life or in a story, and event, sometimes one that is a slight problem 8.Figment (noun) – something that is made up in the mind but has no connection to reality

2. Unit 3: Road Trip 9. Fruitless (adj) – useless; unsuccessful 10. Pending (adj) – unfinished; remaining to be decided 11. Poised (adj) – 1. balanced or ready for action 2. calm and controlled 12. Prior (adj) – earlier, former 13. Radiant (adj) – shining, bright; giving off light or energy 14. Saga (noun) – a story of heroic exploits; a long, detailed account 15. Uncertainty (noun) – doubt; the state of being unsure

3. Unit 2: Rhyme Rehab 1.Acquire (verb)- to gain ownership of something; to obtain by one’s own actions 2.Addict (noun)- a person who becomes dependent on something that is habit-forming, like a drug or activity 3.Aspire (verb)-to desire something eagerly, especially something important or in the future 4.Chorus (noun)-1. a group of people trained to sing together 2. the part of a song that’s repeated after each verse 5.Conjure (verb)- to make something happen or come into being as though by magic 6.Firebrand (noun) -A troublemaker; someone who encourages others to rebel 7.Gravity (noun) - 1. the force around that makes objects fall toward the center of the Earth ( or any other large mass) 2. seriousness

4. Unit 2: Rhyme Rehab 8. Magnetic (adj) - 1. having the power to attract. 2. being able to attract iron 9. Mirth (noun) – joy, fun, and laughter 10. Quench (verb) – to put out, extinguish; to satisfy 11. Subtle (adj) – difficult to perceive, barely observable; delicate 12. Sullen (adj) – silent or gloomy because of anger or resentment 13. Toxic (adj) – poisonous; cuases harm 14. Urgent (adj) needing fast action or attention 15. Wary (adj) – cautious and watchful; careful of danger

5. Unit I: The Great Escape Unit I: The v Unit 1: Too Easy Escape 1.Abate (verb) - to make or become less in amount or intensity 2.Abnormal (adj)-not normal 3.Abrupt (adj)-sudden or unexpected 4.Acceleration (verb)-to speed up, or to cause to speed up 5.Affliction (noun)-the cause of pain 6.Flabbergast (verb)-to surprise or amaze people into a state of shock 7.Grim (adj)- gloomy, harsh, frightening 8.Incredulous (adj)-not willing to believe something

6. Unit 1: Too Easy 9. Notify (verb) – to let someone know; inform 10. Perceive (verb) – to become aware of through any of the senses. 11. Robust (adj) – strong or healthy 12. Rupture (verb) – 1. to break or burst 2. (noun)the act of breaking or bursting 13. Throb (verb) – to pound or beat rapidly 14. Trivial (adj) – of very little importance or value 15. Wince (Verb) – to move back suddenly as though in pain or fear