6.01 Vocabulary
1. condemn
definition: express complete disapproval of; to criticize
sentence: Hayden was condemned by his family when he went on a crime spree.
2. shortcomings
definition: a fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person’s character, a plan, or a system
sentence: Valerie felt her inability to do a round-off back tuck was a huge shortcoming in her adolescent life.
3. unique
definition: being the only one of its kind
sentence: I want my dress to be unique; I don’t want anyone else to have the same dress on at prom.
4. fashion
definition: manner or way
sentence: Robert continued speaking in the same fashion as the German exchange student who was living with him and his family.
5. constructive
definition: serving to improve or advance; helpful
sentence: After I write an essay, I need constructive criticism to help me improve my weaknesses.
6. potential
definition: the ability for growth, development, or future success
sentence: Dallas has the potential to do well in college since he made a 4.0 all through high school.
7. stilettos
definition: a small dagger with a slender, tapering blade
sentence: When Desiree broke up with me, it was like she drove a stiletto through my heart.
8. pirouetting
definition: a full turn of the body on the point of the toe or the ball of the foot in ballet
sentence: The ballerina, who was pirouetting across the stage, made me dizzy.
9. splendor
definition: magnificent appearance or display; grandeur
sentence: The splendor of the fireworks takes my breath away.
