Vocabulary Week6

Circle Map Definition Term Examples/Synonyms Non-Examples Antonyms Frame Of Reference Characteristics/ Drawing Definition Term Non-Examples Antonyms Examples/Synonyms

Mnemonic Devices A system of making something easier to memorize. Ms. Gelston’s classes came up with mnemonic devices for some of our other words. Benevolent- a doer of good Benevolent  Be-not-violent Morose- gloomy Morose Someone who dies gets more roses

Mnemonic Devices More Exemplars: Attire-dress Customers dress casually at tire shops. Rampant- Wild I ran, pants down. Depict- represented Dee picked a flag shirt to wear on the 4th of July. After we go thru today’s words . . . I want to see what you can come up with . . . It doesn’t have to have the exact word in it, but close in pronunciation.

Falter Poppet Ameliorate Jabber Marvel Contempt Deceit Wily

Ashley began to falter as she tried to explain to her parents why she snuck out to the party. Falter verb move or say in way that shows lack of confidence

The shawman pulled out his poppet and tied string around the parts he wanted to be afflicted with pain. Poppet noun a small figure of a human being used in witchcraft

The former president did a lot to ameliorate living standards The former president did a lot to ameliorate living standards. Ameliorate verb to make something better

The group of girls began to jabber when the teacher turned her back The group of girls began to jabber when the teacher turned her back. Jabber noun fast, excited talk that makes little sense

Mrs. Hathaway marveled at the talent during the chorus concert Mrs. Hathaway marveled at the talent during the chorus concert. Marvel verb to be filled with wonder or astonishment

Nathaniel viewed the shocking comment on Twitter with contempt Nathaniel viewed the shocking comment on Twitter with contempt. Contempt noun the feeling that a person or thing is worthless

According to Native American myths, the coyote is a character known for using deceit to catch his prey. Deceit noun the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth

The traveling salesman was a wily con-artist who took advantage of unsuspecting people. Wily adj. skilled at gaining an advantage, especially via deceit