Eng III: Voc. #1 Here and There

Definitions and Sentences Voc. #1: Day 1 – Copy Words and Definitions Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions and Sentences interloper (n) one who intrudes by meddling or trespassing on others internecine (adj) destructive to both sides in a conflict; conflict within a group juxtapose (v) to place side by side (for comparison) propinquity (n) nearness; proximity rapprochement (n) reconciliation, especially between two countries quiescent (adj) at rest; motionless; dormant acquiesce (v) to agree or consent without any objection unrequited (adj) not reciprocal; not returned (ex: unrequited love) abstruse (adj) difficult to understand; complex obtrude (v) to force one’s ideas or oneself on others

Definitions and Sentences Voc. #1 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions and Sentences interloper (n) one who intrudes by meddling or trespassing on others internecine (adj) destructive to both sides in a conflict; conflict within a group juxtapose (v) to place side by side (for comparison) propinquity (n) nearness; proximity rapprochement (n) reconciliation, especially between two countries

Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Voc. #1 Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. quiescent (adj) at rest; motionless; dormant acquiesce (v) to agree or consent without any objection unrequited (adj) not reciprocal; not returned (ex: unrequited love) abstruse (adj) difficult to understand; complex obtrude (v) to force one’s ideas or oneself on others

Definitions and Sentences Voc. #1: Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions and Sentences interloper (n) one who intrudes by meddling or trespassing on others internecine (adj) destructive to both sides in a conflict; conflict within a group juxtapose (v) to place side by side (for comparison) propinquity (n) nearness; proximity rapprochement (n) reconciliation, especially between two countries quiescent (adj) at rest; motionless; dormant acquiesce (v) to agree or consent without any objection unrequited (adj) not reciprocal; not returned (ex: unrequited love) abstruse (adj) difficult to understand; complex obtrude (v) to force one’s ideas or oneself on others

Vocabulary #1 Day 5: Review and quiz!  Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words.   abstruse acquiesce interloper internecine juxtapose obtrude/obtrusive propinquity quiescent rapprochement unrequited *Write out the entire clue with answers for full credit---these MAY appear on a unit test later…. quiet : receptive :: pushy : _______ fail : succeed :: _______ : invited guest optimistic : pessimistic :: mutual feelings : _______ separate : differentiate :: _______ : compare complex : _______ :: simple : obvious Challenge: Now, write 5 analogies of your own! 

ENG III: Voc #2 Here and There

Voc. #2: Day 1: Copy words and definitions Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions altercation (n) a noisy quarrel altruism (n) concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness ephemeral (adj) lasting for a very short time; transitory epitaph (n) inscription on a tombstone; brief summary of a dead person’s life epitome (n) epitomize (v) typical representation of something; person who embodies a quality paradigm (n) example serving to illustrate a process, pattern, or concept paradox (n) statement that SEEMS contradictory but contains a truth peripheral (adj) pertaining to the boundary of an area; of minor importance anathema (n) a person or thing detested or shunned; a curse antithesis (n) an exact opposite; a contrast

Voc. #2: Use the Roots! altercation (n) a noisy quarrel (with another) altruism (n) concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness ephemeral (adj) lasting for a very short time; transitory epitaph (n) inscription on a tombstone; brief summary of a dead person’s life epitome (n) epitomize (v) typical representation of something; person who embodies a quality paradigm (n) example serving to illustrate a process, pattern, or concept paradox (n) statement that SEEMS contradictory but contains a truth peripheral (adj) pertaining to the boundary of an area; of minor importance anathema (n) a person or thing detested or shunned; a curse antithesis (n) an exact opposite; a contrast What do the underlined parts of words have in common? How can the roots help you? Alter = other Epi = on, toward Para = beside Peri = around Tithenai = to put

Vocabulary #2 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions altercation (n) a noisy quarrel altruism (n) concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness ephemeral (adj) lasting for a very short time; transitory epitaph (n) inscription on a tombstone; brief summary of a dead person’s life epitome (n) epitomize (v) typical representation of something; person who embodies a quality

Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Vocabulary #2 Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions paradigm (n) example serving to illustrate a process, pattern, or concept paradox (n) statement that SEEMS contradictory but contains a truth peripheral (adj) pertaining to the boundary of an area; of minor importance anathema (n) a person or thing detested or shunned; a curse antithesis (n) an exact opposite; a contrast

Voc. #2: Day 4: Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions altercation (n) a noisy quarrel altruism (n) concern for the welfare of others; unselfishness ephemeral (adj) lasting for a very short time; transitory epitaph (n) inscription on a tombstone; brief summary of a dead person’s life epitome (n) epitomize (v) typical representation of something; person who embodies a quality paradigm (n) example serving to illustrate a process, pattern, or concept paradox (n) statement that SEEMS contradictory but contains a truth peripheral (adj) pertaining to the boundary of an area; of minor importance anathema (n) a person or thing detested or shunned; a curse antithesis (n) an exact opposite; a contrast

Vocabulary #2 Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own! Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words. altercation altruism ephemeral epitaph epitome paradigm paradox peripheral anathema antithesis *Write out entire clue for credit* “He is as brave as a lion” : simile :: “Nobody goes there because it is too crowded.” : ________ harmony : peace :: fight :________ 3. good : evil :: comparison : _________ 4. biography : _______ :: book : summary 5. photo : lasting :: snapchat : _________ Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

Vocabulary #2 Day 5: Draw a symbol/picture to represent any words you are struggling with then review with a friend and prepare to ACE quiz!

ENG III: Vocabulary #3 Government

Vocabulary #3 Day 1: Copy words and definitions Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions archaic (adj) antiquated; out-of-date archetype (n) an original model or type from which similar forms are copied archive/archives (n) collected records of an organization, institution, or public person/where the records are stored anarchy (n) absence of government; lawlessness demagogue (n) leader/agitator who appeals to people’s passions rather than to reason (often stirs people up for personal gain) demographics (n) statistical characteristics of human populations (as age or income) pandemic (adj) spread throughout a wide geographic area; worldwide gregarious (adj) sociable; tending to live or move in groups egregious (adj) (e-gray-jes)  extraordinarily bad; flagrant icon (n) an image or symbol; a person greatly admired for a particular talent/quality

Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Vocabulary #3 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions archaic (adj) antiquated; out-of-date archetype (n) an original model or type from which similar forms are copied archive/archives (n) collected records of an organization, institution, or public person/where the records are stored anarchy (n) absence of government; lawlessness demagogue (n) leader/agitator who appeals to people’s passions rather than to reason (often stirs people up for personal gain)

Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Vocabulary #3 Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions demographics (n) statistical characteristics of human populations (as age or income) pandemic (adj) spread throughout a wide geographic area; worldwide gregarious (adj) sociable; tending to live or move in groups egregious (adj) extraordinarily bad; flagrant icon (n) an image or symbol; a person greatly admired for a particular talent/quality

antiquated; out-of-date Vocabulary #3 Day 4: Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions archaic (adj) antiquated; out-of-date archetype (n) an original model or type from which similar forms are copied archive/archives (n) collected records of an organization, institution, or public person/where the records are stored anarchy (n) absence of government; lawlessness demagogue (n) leader/agitator who appeals to people’s passions rather than to reason (often stirs people up for personal gain) demographics (n) statistical characteristics of human populations (as age or income) pandemic (adj) spread throughout a wide geographic area; worldwide gregarious (adj) sociable; tending to live or move in groups egregious (adj) extraordinarily bad; flagrant icon (n) an image or symbol; a person greatly admired for a particular talent/quality

Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own! Vocabulary #3 Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words. archaic archetype archive(s) demagogue anarchy demographics pandemic gregarious egregious icon 1. judicial system : order in society :: no government : ________ 2. pure evil : ________ :: holy : divine 3. Steven Spielberg : influential film maker :: Michael Jordan : basketball ________ 4. gossip : truth :: ________ : common 5. extrovert : introvert :: ________ : solitude Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

archaic archetype archive(s) demagogue anarchy Vocabulary #3 Day 4 Part 1: Using the word bank provided, complete the following fill-in-the-blank sentences. *Write the answer AND context clues for each sentence.* archaic archetype archive(s) demagogue anarchy demographics pandemic gregarious egregious icon 1. While taking up an entire room, the first computer served as an important _________ for later models that we have today. 2. Teachers know if they leave the room for 5 minutes, the result could be total __________. Charlotte’s __________ have changed over the years as more people move here from other states and countries. Fish could be considered _____________ since they travel in schools. The agitators were led by an angry _____________ whose mission was to overthrow the government Part 2: Now, write 5 fill-in-the blank sentences of your own and trade to complete.

Vocabulary #3 Day 5: Draw a symbol/picture to represent any words your struggle with then review with a friend and prepare to ACE quiz!