Vocabulary Unit 8 SWBAT use our vocabulary procedure to learn vocab terms with a sense of urgency. SWBAT determine word meanings from context clues.
abate verb subside; decrease intensify; increase Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym verb to lesson in violence or intensity subside; decrease intensify; increase
decorum noun propriety inappropriateness Part of Speech Definition Synonyms Antonym noun conformity to accepted standards of conduct propriety inappropriateness
abhor verb despise; loathe love; adore Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym verb to detest; to hate strongly despise; loathe love; adore
dole verb to distribute; to give out sparingly allot hoard Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym verb to distribute; to give out sparingly allot hoard
gamut noun the whole range or extent array; scope limit Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym noun the whole range or extent array; scope limit
extrovert Part of Speech Definition Synonyms Antonym noun one who is outgoing and energized by interactions with others socializer introvert
droll adj. amusing in an odd or whimsical way quaint dull; dreary Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym adj. amusing in an odd or whimsical way quaint dull; dreary
duplicity noun intentional deceit in speech or conduct deception Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym noun intentional deceit in speech or conduct deception straightforwardness
effigy Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym noun a crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group model n/a
austere adj. stern; severe; plain strict; unadorned Part of Speech Definition Synonym Antonym adj. stern; severe; plain strict; unadorned luxurious; indulgent
Closing: Rally Coach Turn to a partner. One of you will take the odd-numbered vocab terms. One of you will take the even-numbered vocab terms Teach your partner the term– discuss part of speech, definition, synonym, antonym. Give an original example of the term. EXTENSION: If you two finish early, collaborate to compose one sentence that includes all ten terms.