Vocabulary Book IIUnit 9

Take Out

Binder with PaperRemember to use Cornell Note-taking

method.

Vocabulary Objectives - TodayYou will be able to:

◦Record new vocabulary words utilizing Cornell note-taking method.

◦Create original sentences using vocabulary words using notes.

Vocabulary Objectives – By the end of the week

You will be able to:◦Match vocabulary words to definitions and use

words in sentences without notes.

Vocabulary Words

Cornell Notes◦Write down the words and definitions in your

notebooks.◦Word in column in left and definition in column

on right.◦Write down word used in a phrase or sentence.◦Write down roots and meanings.

Root

MENTLatin MENS, MENTIS, "mind"

1 - DEMENTED

DEMENTED

adj. Out of one's mind; insane◦L. de, “out of” + mentis – out of one’s mind; insane

The filmmaker insisted that his movies made sense, but to many people, what he did seemed completely demented.

syn: crazy ant: sane

DEMENTED

2 - MENTALITY

MENTALITY

n. State of mind

Al's vicious mentality led him to launch attacks on many of his former friends.

ROOT

MNEGreek MIMNESKEIN, "to remember"MNEMOS, "remembering"

3 - AMNESTY

AMNESTY

n. Pardon for offenses◦G. a, "not," + mimneskein = not

rememberingDuring the general amnesty, Ted was

released from the government prison.

syn: absolution

AMNESTY

AMNESTY

4 - MNEMONIC

MNEMONIC

adj. Aiding in memory

Many educational professionals encourage students to use mnemonic devices when studying for tests.

MNEMONIC

MNEMONIC

4 - MNEMONIC

ROOT

GNOGreek GIGNOSKEIN, "to know"

5 - DIAGNOSIS

5 - DIAGNOSIS

n. Statement naming the cause of a condition◦G. dia, "apart," + gignoskeln = to know apart

After doctors had performed numerous tests on the patient, they decided upon a diagnosis.

syn: identification

5 - DIAGNOSIS

5 - DIAGNOSIS

6 - PROGNOSIS

PROGNOSISn. Expectation of the way something

will turn out; prediction◦G. pro, "before" + gignoskein = to know

beforeBecause Marie was in excellent

physical condition, her prognosis for beating the disease was very good.

syn: prediction

ROOT

NOT, NOISS, NAISSLatin NOSCERE, NOTUM, "to know"

7 - NOTORIOUS

NOTORIOUSadj. Famous in a negative way

Betsy was notorious for planning huge parties and then canceling them at the last minute.

syn: infamous

NOTORIOUS

8 - CONNOISSEUR

CONNOISSEURn. One who is knowledgeable about a

subject

Chef Rodrigo was a connoisseur of shellfish, having traveled the world to taste them all.

CONNOISSEUR

9 - RECONNAISSANCE

RECONNAISSANCE

n. Exploration to gain knowledge or information

The lieutenant accompanied his men on a reconnaissance maneuver, during which they spotted several enemy tents.

RECONNAISSANCE

United States Marine Corps Recon Battalions, Deep Reconnaissance Platoons

ROOT

RATIOLatin RATIO, RATIONIS, "reason"

10 - RATION

RATION

v. To divide and distribute evenly

In order to prolong her experience of the excellent novel, Sylvia rationed the number of pages she read each day.

Syn: divide

RATION

11 - RATIONAL

RATIONAL

adj. Sound in mind; logical

Although Samantha tried to be rational about losing her dog, she felt that she would go crazy with worry.

Syn: sensible

HOMEWORK

3X EACH + DEFINITIONS AND ORIGINAL SENTENCES◦OR

FLASHCARDS WITH ORIGINAL SENTENCES

Closing – Make up a sentence.

1. Amnesty2. Connoisseur3. Demented4. Diagnosis5. Mentality6. Mnemonic

7. Notorious8. Prognosis9. Ration10.Rational11.Reconnaissance

Bonus Round – Make up a sentence using two or more words.

1. Amnesty2. Connoisseur3. Demented4. Diagnosis5. Mentality6. Mnemonic

7. Notorious8. Prognosis9. Ration10.Rational11.Reconnaissance