Classroom Behavior

8 words in this vocabulary list

verb to say something suddenly and without thinking, often because you are excited or nervous

  • She couldn't help but blurt out the answer during the important presentation.
  • I accidentally blurted out the surprise party plans to my sister.
  • Why did you have to blurt out our secret like that?
  • The truth seemed to blurt out from his eyes before he could even speak.

noun Civility - the formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

adjective Civility - (not applicable)

  • Civility is an important aspect of diplomatic relations between countries.
  • We should all strive to maintain civility in our interactions with others.
  • Showing some civility can go a long way in resolving conflicts peacefully.
  • In the battlefield of ideas, civility is the armor that protects us from unnecessary aggression.

noun a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times, used as a beast of burden, a draft animal, or for riding

verb to engage in horseplay or frivolous activity

  • The students were reprimanded for horsing around in the library.
  • Let's just horse around and have some fun at the park.
  • Stop horsing around and focus on the task at hand.
  • Don't horse around with important matters, take them seriously.

noun a strong feeling of annoyance or irritation caused by being unable to wait for something

adjective impatient (describing someone who is easily annoyed or irritated when having to wait)

  • The doctor could sense the patient's impatience as they waited for their test results.
  • I can't stand waiting in line, it always brings out my impatience.
  • My impatience is off the charts today, I just can't wait for the weekend.
  • His impatience was like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.

noun a person who causes trouble or difficulties, especially one who does so deliberately

  • The troublemaker was causing disruptions in the classroom.
  • That troublemaker is always up to no good.
  • Don't listen to him, he's just a troublemaker.
  • The storm was like a troublemaker, stirring up chaos wherever it went.

adjective describing behavior that is rude, impolite, or disrespectful

  • The uncivil behavior of the protesters led to chaos in the streets.
  • She was being so uncivil during the argument.
  • Don't be so uncivil, dude.
  • His uncivil remarks cut deep into her emotions.

adjective describing someone who is not observant or attentive

  • The unobservant driver failed to notice the stop sign.
  • She's so unobservant, she didn't even realize her phone was missing.
  • My friend is super unobservant, he walked right past the hidden treasure.
  • Being unobservant in life can lead to missing out on important opportunities.

noun a meeting

verb crash

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  • I would advise against trying to crash a meeting without an invitation.
  • Let's crash a meeting and see what they're talking about.
  • We should totally crash that meeting and find out what's going on.
  • Sometimes it feels like life has a way of crashing a meeting just when everything seems to be going smoothly.