tHIS VOCABULARY WILL BE FOR THE FIRST WEEK WE ARE BACK IN JANUARY. NO VOCABULARY FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 14. Vocabulary - Week 15 1 oval - shaped like an egg 2 realize - to be fully aware of; to understand 3 stray - to wander or roam, especially away from a group 4 popular - liked by many people 5 tender - gentle and loving; sore and bruised 6 peculiar - not usual; strange 7 retire - to quit working once you reach a certain age; to go to bed 8 urgent - very important 9 scent - a smell 10 guide - to show the way; to lead