Vocab 7b
Rate the words below: Pluck/Plucky Ponder Privilege/Privileged Prostrate Rapture Revelry Whim I know the word and can explain it I know the word, but can’t explain it I don’t know the word
It is important to demonstrate that we understand the new vocabulary Objective Rationale Today we will acquire and use academic vocabulary by creating sentences It is important to demonstrate that we understand the new vocabulary Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. (7.L.6)
Pluck/Plucky (verb, noun, adj) Verb –to pull out; to pick Pluck a rose/pluck feathers Verb-To pull at and let go Pluck a harp Noun –courage, bravery It takes a lot of pluck to… Adj- To be PLUCKY –brave or courageous
Ponder (verb) To think about; to consider in a careful way (muse)
Privilege (noun) A special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group Privileged (adj) given favors or advantages denied to others
Prostrate (adj) Lying flat Lying facedown, especially to show respect Completely overcome; weak and helpless
Rapture (noun) A state of great joy, delight, or love
Revelry (noun) Noisy merrymaking
Whim (noun) A sudden wish to do something without a particular reason; a fanciful idea