Vocabulary List 2.2

Decree Noun & Verb (N) an order having the force of law; (V) to issue an order; to command firmly or forcefully Caesar Augustus issued a ________ that all the world would be taxed.

Evolve Verb To develop gradually; to rise to a higher level Authors hope that their notes, descriptions, and character sketches will _____ into a book.

Excerpt Noun & Verb (N) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (V) to take such a passage; to quote My essay includes a long ____ from a speech by Sojourner Truth.

Hover Verb To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around A large group of vultures ____ in the air above the wounded animal.

Laggard Noun & Adjective (N) a person who moves slowly or falls behind; (ADJ) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond Tour guides often have to urge ____ to keep up with the rest of the group.

Day 2 - BW For each of your vocabulary words, paraphrase the definition. Decree Evolve Excerpt Hover Laggard

Day 3 - BW For each of your words, create a Wordle with the word in the middle and at least 5 synonyms surrounding it (you may use a thesaurus). Decree Evolve Excerpt Hover Laggard

Day 4 - BW Cut up a piece of paper into five pieces. Make a notecard for each of your words. Include the part of speech, definition, and synonyms. Decree Evolve Excerpt Hover Laggard