Hadley 7th Grade Vocabulary Weeks 5-9

The Socs acted in a way that was antagonistic to the Greasers. Mrs. Fanning was always antagonistic toward Ms. Coleman.

I am interested in the stars and the solar system, so I think I'll take a class in astronomy.

Corporal punishment is not allowed in District 41.

I watch CNN news because I believe the reporters there have the most credibility.

My dormitory room in college was very tiny, with two beds, but not much other room for my roommate and me.

Smaller towns closer to the main quake’s epicenter were hit harder.

He delivered singer Whitney Houston's eulogy in February. Seattle Times (Jun 12, 2012)

I'm flexible: dinner at home three times a week, two weekends a month devoted to us--whatever works.

The universe is an example of a macrocosm.

Barack Obama delivers remarks while Michelle listens as they visit military personnel at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Christmas Day.

He was seized with that amiable form of social monomania, called "love at first sight." Various

Enemy submarines are now using for their final approach an auxiliary periscope less than two inches in diameter. Hendrick, Burton J.

In 2007, Silver started writing about politics - at first under a pseudonym, "Poblano." Seattle Times (Nov 9, 2012)

"The broken rib actually made a small puncture in his lung," said the team's chief medical officer Max Testa in a statement.

He said things which stung her like scalding water. Bj?rnson, Bj?rnstjerne

Corporations want to spread their message, their talking points, their sales pitch. Forbes (Jan 2, 2013)

The opposing goalkeeper stood with his arms outstretched, baffled, incredulous.

I'm going to Lopez knowing three things: The football program was reborn a decade ago after lying dormant for 50 years. Seattle Times (Nov 24, 2012)

The first new episodes for 24 years will be aired on digital channel Gold.

Nerve fibers become ensconced in extra layers of a protective sheath that speeds up communication between neurons, producing lightning-fast reflexes. Scientific American (Jul 24, 2012)

As doctors get older, some are calling for periodic screening for dementia or loss of competence. Slate (Dec 11, 2012)

But each year, Mr. Wright gives a lecture on his experiences as a parent of a child with special needs.

Beyond tips, Tomsky has packed his book with outrageous anecdotes about guests. Seattle Times (Nov 19, 2012)

His worst moment: Sounded more braggart than expert when describing his Senate work on health care and housing.

As expected, screening coincided with an increase in detection of early stage breast cancers. Slate (Dec 5, 2012)

It might have been an unusually docile stallion, perhaps an orphaned foal raised among people. Slate (Jul 30, 2012)

Gold prices dipped last year after purchasers balked at higher prices for wedding rings and other fine gold jewelry, and they are fluctuating this year.

Even in organizations with dynamic leaders eager for debate, employees are fearful, timid, and often cynical.

Thirteen years later his opinion had not varied one iota. Chinard, Gilbert

The transition to new leadership has gone smoothly, providing more certainty.

It complained of being misrepresented, of phrases taken out of context.

One US coach insinuated that 16-year-old Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen's world record was "disturbing".

There are few less hospitable places to play than Memorial Stadium, especially once the sun goes down.

"He pinched me!" came in a chorus from half a dozen indignant girls. Farjeon, Benjamin Leopold

The clamor for Apple products has spawned a bustling gray market where smuggled goods are peddled by unauthorized resellers. New York Times (Jul 5, 2012)

He ended Thursday's practice 16 minutes in after Adams said they were lethargic, apathetic and already owed him 20 sets of wind sprints. Seattle Times (Jan 5, 2013)

His countenance was marked with anguish, blended with despair.  Davies, R. Rice

This is, depending on one’s point of view, good company.

He later withdrew his comments after widespread criticism.

In any high-potential training program, there needs to be a good deal of face-to-face interaction to help establish group cohesion.