Small Steps Vocabulary Week 2

Monday, September 12 Write out the definitions: 1. swarm- v.- move in large numbers 2. monotonous- adj.- tediously repetitious or lacking in variety 3. sacrilege- n.-a violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred. 4. orchestrate- v.- to plan and direct (a complex undertaking) 5. gaudy- adj.- tastelessly showy

Tuesday, September 13 Write out the definitions: 6. gape- adj.- to be wide open 7. placard- n.- a sign posted in a public place 8. throng- n.- a large gathering of people 9. improvise- v.- to perform without preparation 10. spontaneous- adj.- said or done without having been planned in advance

Wednesday, September 14 Write out the sentence and insert the correct vocabulary word. 1. The throng of 8th graders _____________(ed) into the hallway when the bell rang for passing period. 2. It is no surprise that 1st grade teachers find the alphabet song ______________ and boring. 3. Mrs. Bollin will carefully ______________ a well-planned talent show for Highland West.

Thursday, September 15 Complete the statements with your own opinions. 1. When it is raining, I can improvise a _______________ into an umbrella. 2. It would be complete sacrilege to make fun of ___________________. 3. It looks gaudy when people wear _____________________.

Friday, September 16 Write out the sentence and add in the vocabulary word. 1. If a shirt’s arm holes _____________, then it is probably too large. 2. The protestors carried _____________(s) with their political message emblazoned clearly. 3. Be careful not to ____________ in groups around someone else’s locker.