Acrimonious The teacher’s acrimonious words made his student uncomfortable.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Noun. Noun - verb noun Noun - verb article- adj. - adj. - Noun - verb.
Advertisements

fulsome: (adj) definition: complimentary or flattering
Pugnacious: adjective definition: inclined to quarrel or fight.
Pronunciation: var·i·a·ble Part of Speech: noun noun: variable verb: vary Adjective: variable Adverb: variably.
WoW #10 Day #1 irascible Definition Part of speech Related forms (adj., adv...) 3 Synonyms Come up with your own Antonym 1 Sentence per form.
WoW #8 Day 1 Definition Part of speech Related forms (adj., adv...) 3 Synonyms 1 Sentence per form Come up with your own Antonym pugnacious.
Obstreperous : adjective definition : noisily and aggressively boisterous noisily and aggressively boisterous strongly objecting to something strongly.
Characterization.
Characterization.
diffident: adjective definition: lacking confidence in one's own
calumny: noun definition: a false and malicious statement
Characterization.
Unit 11 Spellcab.
perfidious: adjective
truculent: adjective definition: fierce; cruel; savagely brutal
bellicose: adjective definition: eager to fight; aggressively hostile
Resolute: adjective definition: determined in purpose or opinion.
Ignominious: involving a total loss of dignity and self-respect, and making somebody or something appear shamefully weak and ineffective.
iniquity: noun definition: gross injustice or wickedness
Benevolence: noun Definition: The desire to do good to others.
apathy: noun definition:
What do you think the word consistent means?
WoW#13 obstreperous: adjective
Quiescent Though the baby is usually active, she was quiescent after her bottle.
deference: noun definition: respectful submission
sardonic: adjective definition: characterized by bitter ridicule
copious: adj. large in quantity or number abundant, plentiful
Altruism: noun definition: unselfish concern for others.
mendacious: adjective definition: telling lies, especially habitually
Frustration definition: a feeling of anger or annoyance caused by not being able to do something.
Have you ever heard of the word boisterous?
Dignity The boys in the green pants lost the baseball game. They are showing dignity because they are shaking hands with the other team. What do you think.
dexterity: noun definition: skillful or adroit in the use
dexterity: noun definition: skillful or adroit in the use
Characterization S.Thomas RCMS 6th Grade ELA.
Rancor The man’s rancor was evident as he haranged his neighbor about their long-standing property line dispute.
calumny: noun definition: a false and malicious statement
Irascible: adj. definition: easily provoked to anger very irritable.
surreptitious: adjective
Assiduous Some people are so assiduous they appear to be constantly working.
mendacious definition: telling lies, especially habitually
perfidious: adjective
diffident: adjective definition: lacking confidence in one's own
magnanimous (adjective) definition:
Characterization Direct vs. Indirect.
insolence: noun Definition: Spanish: rude behavior, disrespect Origin:
IDIOSYNCRATIC.
insolence: noun Definition: Spanish: rude behavior, disrespect Origin:
copious: adj. large in quantity or number abundant , plentiful
insouciant: adjective
prodigious: adj extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree,
Acrimonious – Sinister
contentious: (adj.) creating disagreement argumentative; quarrelsome
This week’s word of the week is…
copious: adj. large in quantity or number abundant, plentiful
Characterization.
Characterization.
benevolent – adj. generous, kind
Vocabulary Workshop Unit 4
Characterization.
Characterization.
Irascible: adj. definition: easily provoked to anger very irritable.
Characterization.
ignominious: adj. definition: involving a total loss
What’s your nationality? Where are you from?
countenance: noun definition: a person’s face or the expression on it
obsequious: adjective
recondite: adjective definition:
Resolute: adjective definition: determined in purpose or opinion.
acquiesce: verb definition: to assent tacitly to submit or comply
Presentation transcript:

acrimonious The teacher’s acrimonious words made his student uncomfortable.

acrimoniously The coach bellowed acrimoniously at his players after they lost an 11-0 lead over their opponents.

acrimonious: adj. definition: caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, or behavior

acrimonious pronunciation: ak-ruh-moh-nee-uhs

acrimonious adverb acrimoniously noun acrimony acrimoniousness

acrimonious synonyms belligerent sarcastic trenchant irascible indignant spiteful petulant

acrimonious The angry man couldn’t contain his acrimonious demeanor.

acrimonious The acrimonious mirror revealed the inner instead of the outer appearance of the man.

acrimonious Though generally docile, the alarm clock seemed acrimonious at 5:00 am.

acrimoniously Cinderella’s wicked stepmother treated her acrimoniously.

acrimoniously Each time the boys met, they behaved acrimoniously.

acrimony Acrimony characterized their relationship.

acrimoniousness Megatron is known for his acrimoniousness.