P6 CA1 Vocabulary and Editing List 2017

Below are the vocabulary and editing words taken from the CA1 papers of the Top School Papers of 2017 for P6 students.

Nan Hua

1. adhered – believe in and follow the practices of.
2. acceded – agree to a demand, request
3. appeased – pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands
4. compiled – collect (information) in order to produce a list or book
5. accommodating -provide lodging or sufficient space
6. uncompromising – showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one’s ways or opinions.

Editing:

1. desperately
2. communications
3. possibility
4. relief
5. massive
6. panic
7. destruction

Rosyth Primary

1. enforced – compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation).
2. ensured – make certain that (something) will occur or be the case
3. endorsed – declare one’s public approval or support of.
4. gaped – to gaze stupidly or in open mouthed surprise or wonder
5. enticed – attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
6. beguiled – charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way

Editing:

1. numerous
2. extension
3. structures
4. authorities
5. species
6. community

CHIJ St Nicholas

1. doubtful – giving rise to uncertainty
2. deceived – deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain
3. retain – continue to have (something); keep possession of
4. renounce – refuse or resign a title or position
5. hectic – busy
6. strenuous – requiring or using great effort or exertion
7. modest – not large, elaborate, or expensive

Editing:

1. exorbitant
2. disastrous
3. bare
4. business
5. commitment

ACS Junior

1. wailed – make a prolonged high-pitched sound.
2. taunted – provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks.
3. bellowed – emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.
4. lamented – express passionate grief about something
5. venture – a risky or daring journey or undertaking
6. entitlement – the fact of having a right to something
7. privilege – a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
8. adversary – one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Editing:

1. concept
2. obstacles
3. inspiration
4. severely
5. communication
6. tragic