Post on 11-Jan-2016
Drill
ObjectiveI will determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown words.
I will use consult references to determine or clarify precise word meanings, part of speech, and etymology.
Syllabus and Signature SheetSignature sheet due – check the
homework board
Don’t forget about the TYPED, FINAL DRAFT of your “Where I’m From” poem. Turn in rubric also.
Book Sign OutKeep these books at home all
year.You are responsible for replacing
this book if it is lost.
Vocabulary Sign-upEach student will be
responsible for 10 words in a vocabulary unit.
Students will create a ppt. with 10 slides that include the word, part of speech, definition, picture, and sentence.
You may not be presenting until later in the year, but you may begin working on this at any time.
I will announce the due date for your unit at least one week in advance.
You may use music, sound effects, transitions, etc in your slides.
An example follows (will be uploaded on my website).
Sign Up & Write it Down!
Vocabulary Unit 1Level E
Adulterate (v)To corrupt, make worse by the
addition of something of lesser value
The city’s water supply was adulterated by an algae bloom.
Ambidextrous (adj)Able to use both hands equally
well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
Since he is ambidextrous, he is able to shoot with his left or right hand.
Augment (v)To make larger, increaseI was able to augment my
savings account by saving an extra $20 per week.
Bereft (adj)Deprived of; made unhappy
through a lossThose who treat others with
disrespect may find themselves bereft of friends.
Deploy (v)To position or arrange; to utilize;
to form upThe decision was made to deploy
troops as soon as the weather cleared up.
Dour (adj)Stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-
humoredMy teacher is a dour old woman
who makes us copy sentences out of the dictionary.
Fortitude (n)Courage in facing difficultiesThe residents of the Mississippi
delta showed remarkable fortitude during and after the flood that destroyed their homes.
Gape (v)To stare with an open mouth; to
open the mouth wide; to open wide
Motorists who slow down and gape at a car accident complicate the situation by further slowing traffic.
Gibe (pronounced: jibe)(v) to utter taunting words; (n) an
expression of scornThe girl was worried that kids
would gibe her about her old dress.
Guise (n)External appearance, cover,
maskThe thieves gained entry to the
home by presenting themselves in the guise of police officers.
Insidious (adj)Intended to deceive or entrap;
sly, treacherousThe boys created an insidious
scheme to steal the mascot.
Intimation (n)A hint, indirect suggestionMom had given several
intimations about where the toys might be hidden.
Opulent (adj)Wealthy, luxurious, ample;
grandioseI was envious of the opulent
living conditions of the Kardashians.
Pliable (adj)Easily bent, flexible; easily
influencedI kneaded the dough until it was
soft and pliable, and then I ran it through the pasta machine.
Reiterate (v)To say again, repeatThe teacher reiterated the
instructions before allowing the students to begin the assignment.
Stolid (adj)Not easily moved mentally or
emotionally; dull, unresponsive.The man’s stolid expression
makes it hard to tell what he is thinking.
Tentative (adj)Experimental in nature; uncertainI have tentative plans that I will
apply to Syracuse University.
Unkempt (adj)Not combed; untidy; not properly
maintained; unpolished, rudeWaking up late caused her to
look unkempt at school that day.
Verbatim (adj, adv)Word for word; exactly as written
or spokenCopying text verbatim without
using proper citations is considered plagiarism.
Warily (adv)Cautiously, with great careBalancing the gigantic cake, I
made my way warily toward the table.
Summary/ClosureOne way to augment word choice
scores in writing is to infuse sophisticated vocabulary in written work. Vocabulary study should NOT only consist of studying words for vocabulary quizzes but using these words to make sentences more descriptive.
Exit:
Use a vocabulary word from Unit 1 to write a sentence that describes something that happened this week.
TURN THIS IN!!!