Eng III: Voc. #7 Business

Definitions and Sentences Voc. #7: Day 1 – Copy Words and Definitions Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions and Sentences acquisitive (adj) acquisition (n) eagerly seeking to obtain things, wealth, or information inquisition (n) a prolonged inquiry questioning or harsh investigation querulous (adj) complaining; irritable dynasty (n) a succession of rulers from the same family group or line demise (n) death, or the end of existence or operation of something premise (n) a proposition offered as a basis for argument meritorious (adj) praiseworthy; deserving reward importune (v) to make repeated and insistent demands or requests opportunist (n) someone who takes advantage of any chance to achieve an end in a self-serving way presumption (n) arrogance (adj.: presumptuous); grounds for belief (an assumption)

Definitions and Sentences Voc. #7 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions and Sentences acquisitive (adj) acquisition (n) eagerly seeking to obtain things, wealth, or information inquisition (n) a prolonged inquiry questioning or harsh investigation querulous (adj) complaining; irritable dynasty (n) a succession of rulers from the same family group or line demise (n) death, or the end of existence or operation of something

Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Voc. #7 Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. premise (n) a proposition offered as a basis for argument meritorious (adj) praiseworthy; deserving reward importune (v) to make repeated and insistent demands or requests opportunist (n) someone who takes advantage of any chance to achieve an end in a self-serving way presumption (n) arrogance (adj.: presumptuous); grounds for belief (an assumption)

Definitions and Sentences Voc. #7: Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions and Sentences acquisitive (adj) acquisition (n) eagerly seeking to obtain things, wealth, or information inquisition (n) a prolonged inquiry questioning or harsh investigation querulous (adj) complaining; irritable dynasty (n) a succession of rulers from the same family group or line demise (n) death, or the end of existence or operation of something premise (n) a proposition offered as a basis for argument meritorious (adj) praiseworthy; deserving reward importune (v) to make repeated and insistent demands or requests opportunist (n) someone who takes advantage of any chance to achieve an end in a self-serving way presumption (n) arrogance (adj.: presumptuous); grounds for belief (an assumption)

Vocabulary #7 acquisitive demise dynasty importune inquisition Day 4: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words. Next, write your own analogies for the remaining 5 words.   acquisitive demise dynasty importune inquisition meritorious opportunist premise presumptuous querulous *Write out the entire clue with answers for full credit---these MAY appear on a unit test later…. investigation : evidence :: _______ : answers cranky : happy :: complimentary : _______ Lucious Lyon : Empire :: Cookie Lyon : _______ philanthropist : community benefactor :: looter : _______ big ego : humble :: _______ : unpretentious Challenge: Now, write 5 analogies of your own! 

ENG III: Voc #8 Business

Voc. #8: Day 1: Copy words and definitions Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions acerbic (adj) sharp or harsh in speech, manner, or temper; sour or bitter in taste exacerbate (v) to increase irritation or violence exemplify (v) give an example of; illustrate by giving an example impromptu (adj) done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed acute (adj) intense or severe; discerning; quickly alert to impressions preempt (v) to take precedence over someone or something already in place redemption (n) deliverance from sin; atonement for guilt; retrieval pecuniary (adj) relating to money or necessary payment of it purport (v) to claim; to profess (without giving proof) rapport (n) a good sense of understanding and trust among people

Vocabulary #8 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions acerbic (adj) harp or harsh in speech, manner, or temper; sour or bitter in taste exacerbate (v) to increase irritation or violence exemplify (v) give an example of; illustrate by giving an example impromptu (adj) done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed acute (adj) intense or severe; discerning; quickly alert to impressions

Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Vocabulary #8 Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions preempt (v) to take precedence over someone or something already in place Ex. I preempted my dog’s plan to steal my pizza by moving it out of reach. redemption (n) deliverance from sin; atonement for guilt; retrieval pecuniary (adj) relating to money or necessary payment of it purport (v) to claim; to profess (without giving proof) rapport (n) a good sense of understanding and trust among people

Voc. #8: Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions acerbic (adj) sharp or harsh in speech, manner, or temper; sour or bitter in taste exacerbate (v) to increase irritation or violence exemplify (v) give an example of; illustrate by giving an example impromptu (adj) done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed acute (adj) intense or severe; discerning; quickly alert to impressions preempt (v) to take precedence over someone or something already in place redemption (n) deliverance from sin; atonement for guilt; retrieval pecuniary (adj) relating to money or necessary payment of it purport (v) to claim; to profess (without giving proof) rapport (n) a good sense of understanding and trust among people

Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own! Vocabulary #8 Day 5: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words. acerbic acute exacerbate pecuniary impromptu exemplify preempt rapport purport redemption kind : compliment :: ________ : hurtful comment introvert : extrovert :: rehearsed :________ 3. judgment: verdict :: forgiveness : _________ 4. Tom Walker : _______ :: Ralph Waldo Emerson : environmentalist 5. editorial : prove opinions :: false resume : _________ skills Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

ENG III: Vocabulary #9 Light and Dark

Vocabulary #9 Day 1: Copy words and definitions Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions lucid (adj) easy to understand elucidate (v) to make clear or plain; to clarify luminary (n) a person who is outstanding in a particular field; object that gives light muster (v) to gather people for a specific purpose; to gather/summon (often used with up---muster up the courage) monstrosity (n) an object of great and often frightening size, force, or complexity remonstrate (v) to speak in protest or disapproval (remonstrate with or against) umbrage (n) extreme offense; resentment (take umbrage) denigrate (v) to speak derogatively of someone’s character or reputation; to defame somber (adj) gloomy; oppressively solemn pallid (adj) pale; lacking color, vitality, or interest; dull

Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Vocabulary #9 Day 2: Write original sentences for 5 of the words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions lucid (adj) easy to understand elucidate (v) to make clear or plain; to clarify luminary (n) a person who is outstanding in a particular field; object that gives light muster (v) to gather people for a specific purpose; to gather/summon (often used with up---muster up the courage) monstrosity (n) an object of great and often frightening size, force, or complexity

Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Vocabulary #9 Day 3: Write original sentences for the remaining 5 words. Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions remonstrate (v) to speak in protest or disapproval (remonstrate with or against) umbrage (n) extreme offense; resentment (take umbrage) denigrate (v) to speak derogatively of someone’s character or reputation; to defame somber (adj) gloomy; oppressively solemn pallid (adj) pale; lacking color, vitality, or interest; dull

to make clear or plain; to clarify Vocabulary #9 Day 4 – Write FIVE fill-in-the-blank sentences then trade to complete Word(s) & (PofS) Definitions lucid (adj) easy to understand elucidate (v) to make clear or plain; to clarify luminary (n) a person who is outstanding in a particular field; object that gives light muster (v) to gather people for a specific purpose; to gather/summon (often used with up---muster up the courage) monstrosity (n) an object of great and often frightening size, force, or complexity remonstrate (v) to speak in protest or disapproval (remonstrate with or against) umbrage (n) extreme offense; resentment (take umbrage) denigrate (v) to speak derogatively of someone’s character or reputation; to defame somber (adj) gloomy; oppressively solemn pallid (adj) pale; lacking color, vitality, or interest; dull

Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own! Vocabulary #9 Day 4: Using the word bank provided, complete the following analogies with 5 of the words. denigrate elucidate lucid luminary muster monstrosity somber pallid remonstrate umbrage 1. algebra : trigonometry :: ________ : imponderable 2. student : ask questions :: teacher : ________ 3. Tom Hanks : celebrity in Hollywood :: Shakespeare : ________ in English 4. angry : “red in the face” :: scared : ________ 5. defend : protect :: ________ : traduce Challenge: Now, write 5 of your own!

Vocabulary #7-9 Review

Stump a Scholar… Looking over all your vocabulary lists (#7-9), pick 2 words from EACH lesson. Create a word bank with your 6 words. Write fill-in-the blank sentences for each word. Trade with a partner and complete each other’s challenge. Trade back to “grade” With your partner, pick the BEST sentence and put it on the board. Be sure to put the word in the class word bank and DO NOT REPEAT words. *Test Friday

Stump a Scholar… Looking over all your vocabulary lists (#7-9), pick 2 words from EACH lesson. Create a word bank with your 6 words. Write your own ORIGINAL analogies for all six words (two from each lesson) Remember, your analogy reads like this: ______ is to (:) ______ as (::) ______ is to (:)______ Trade with a partner and complete each other’s challenge. Trade back to “grade” *Test Friday

EXAMPLE: Mrs. Honeycutt’s Retelling of “The Three Little Pigs” Directions: Write YOUR OWN, ORIGINAL short retelling of a well-known story with SIX fill-in-the blank places for vocabulary (2 from each lesson, #7-9) EXAMPLE: Mrs. Honeycutt’s Retelling of “The Three Little Pigs” lucid muster(ed) dynasty opportunist(ic) acerbic preempt Once upon a time, there was a pig ______ that ruled the land. In order to test their survival skills, every son was sent off to spend a year fending for himself. When the youngest three pigs left home, they selected materials to build their shelters. An ______ wolf had been watching and waiting, and he swore he would have a porkchop for dinner. He waited till each pig was home alone to yell in an _____ tone: “Little pig, little pig, let me in!” Well, his ____ plan was obvious to each pig, who then ran off as quickly as possible. Finally, all three pigs _____ up the courage to _____ the wolf’s plan. They dug a huge pit along the path back to their family home and covered it with leaves. When the wolf chased after them, thinking he would finally have his meal, he fell in the pit. The pigs started a fire and smoked the wolf in the pit, and they had wolf stew for dinner.

Voc. 7-9 Review Get a crossword from the stool Test tomorrow 

Working with a partner, come up with a one or two word definition and a memory trick (i.e. a rhyme or symbol) for EACH of the following words: Voc. Word 1-2 Word Definition Memory Trick acquisitive premise inquisition meritorious querulous importune dynasty opportunist demise presumption

Working with a partner, come up with a one or two word definition and a memory trick (i.e. a rhyme or symbol) for EACH of the following words: Voc. Word 1-2 Word Definition Memory Trick acerbic preempt exacerbate redemption exemplify pecuniary impromptu purport acute rapport

Working with a partner, come up with a one or two word definition and a memory trick (i.e. a rhyme or symbol) for EACH of the following words: Voc. Word 1-2 Word Definition Memory Trick lucid remonstrate elucidate umbrage luminary denigrate muster somber monstrosity pallid