Word of the Day Week of October 1st

Use it in a sentence Examples dejected: low in spirits Part of Speech: adjective synonym: discouraged dejected Use it in a sentence Examples Copy and complete this concept map for dejected: What makes you feel dejected? What makes you feel better when you are feeling dejected?

digress: to get off the subject, especially when speaking or writing Part of Speech: verb Which of these do you do when you digress? focus lose track concentrate wander get distracted Why might it be important not to digress when you are working in a group to complete an assignment? Can it ever be valuable to digress?

heirloom: a valued article handed down from generation to generation Part of Speech: noun Copy and complete this word map for heirloom: Tell about any heirlooms that have been passed down for generations in your family. What do you own that you might like to pass on as an heirloom?

gregarious: happy to be with others Part of Speech: adjective synonym: sociable Which of these traits would a gregarious person display? moody friendly likeable pleasant mean Do you consider yourself to be gregarious? Why or why not?

docile: easy to handle or train Part of Speech: adjective Use it in a sentence Examples Copy and complete this concept map for docile: What type of behavior do you think Aniyah’s docile dog exhibited to be named “best-behaved pet”? Do you prefer docile or lively pets?