Vocabulary Week 9

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 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.

Attire Bough Crook Innumerable Multitude Peculiar Solitude Tremor

He was asked to leave the wedding because of his casual attire. Attire noun. Way of dress

The tree bough was full of fruit. Bough noun. Main branch of a tree

The crook in the road was very sharp. Crook noun. Bend.

On a clear night, innumerable stars fill the sky. innumerable adj On a clear night, innumerable stars fill the sky. innumerable adj. Countless; too many to count

The multitude of concert goers still enjoyed the show in the rain The multitude of concert goers still enjoyed the show in the rain. Multitude adj. a large number

The peculiar noise coming from the basement frightened the family The peculiar noise coming from the basement frightened the family. Peculiar adj. odd

The solitude of the wilderness makes it a thought provoking place The solitude of the wilderness makes it a thought provoking place. Solitude noun. aloneness

The tremor in his voice let the coach know he wasn’t ready to play in a game yet. Tremor noun. shakiness