Making Meaning Vocabulary week 12

Having determination and courage, especially in the face of adversity

• aspire

• adversity

• grit

• counsel

To break into many pieces

• aspire

• internal

• scavenge

• shatter

To advise, or give someone advice

• counsel

• extract

• adversity

• linger

To wish, hope, or desire to do or be something

• adversity

• aspire

• incredulous

• grit

Hardship or misfortune

• adversity

• overcome

• grit

• scavenge

Defeat or deal with something such as a negative feeling or a problem

• exasperated

• adamant

• adversity

• overcome

It is always good to have goals and ___________ to reach them.

• grit

• potential

• aspire

• trek

While learning how to throw a football, Mr. Fazio once threw the ball too far to the left and _____________ his mother's living room window.

• overcame

• exasperated

• shattered

• counseled

While waiting in line for the roller coaster, Tony was suddenly ________________ with fear.

• overcome

• shattered

• adamant

• counseled

The disabled athlete did not let _______________ stop her from competing in the Olympics.

• grit

• potential

• overcome

• adversity