1st Six Weeks Vocabulary

a race where the racers pass off a baton from one runner to the next

meekly; with embarrassment

nervous trembling

to begin

a close friend

a person with an exceptional talent

a tube shaped optical device that lets one see in an area beyond what area he is in

uncertainly or hesitantly

to lose as a penalty for some error or failure

disturbance

adorn

having a verifiable origin; not counterfeit; the real deal

likely to

inappropriate

an assistant to an ambassador or other high official

to grasp and hold tightly

roughened, as from age or work

partially open

a long porch, usually with a roof along one or more sides of a house

slight; difficult to detect

to hold back; to control

one who studies living things

demanding the attention; striking

to make or become serious and quiet