Wordly Wise Lesson 11

accelerate (v.)

To go faster or make something go faster. Example: The car began to __ when the light turned green.

altitude (n.)

Height above the earth or sea level. Example: The plane reached a high __ above the clouds.

anxious (adj.)

Worried or eager for something. Example: I felt __ before my first piano recital.

anxiety (n.)

A strong feeling of worry. Example: My __ went away after I saw the good grade.

brace (v.)

To support or prepare for a shock. Example: I will __ myself before the roller coaster drops.

confident (adj.)

Sure about something. Example: I was __ I could finish the race.

confidence (n.)

A feeling of being sure or trusting someone. Example: Her __ grew after she practiced every day.

contact (n.)

Touching or being in communication. Example: The two friends stayed in __ all summer.

exult (v.)

To show great joy. Example: The fans will __ if their team wis the championship.

hangar (n.)

A building where airplanes are kept and fixed. Example: The mechanic rolled the plane into the __.

maximum (n.)

The greatest possible amount. Example: The __ number of players on our team is twelve.

methodical (adj.)

Done in an orderly careful way. Example: We made a __ plan to clean our classroom.

nonchalant (adj.)

Acting like you do not care. Example: He looked __ even though score in the the game was close.

proceed (v.)

To go on or continue. Example: After the bell rings we __ to our next class.

saunter (v.)

To walk slowly and relaxed. Example: We like to __ through the park after dinner.