Vocabulary Book II Unit 12 January 23, 2012
Take Out Binder with Paper Remember to use the Cornell Note-taking method.
Vocabulary Objectives - Today You will be able to: Record new vocabulary words utilizing Cornell note-taking method. Create original sentences using vocabulary words using notes.
Vocabulary Objectives – By the end of the week You will be able to: Match vocabulary words to definitions and use words in sentences without notes.
Vocabulary Words Cornell Notes Write down the words and definitions in your notebooks. Word in column in left and definition in column on right. Write down word used in a phrase or sentence. Write down roots and meanings.
Root TER Latin TERRERE, TERRITUM "to frighten, to scare"
1 - TERRORIZE
TERRORIZE V. to repeatedly frighten That huge dog has terrorized the children in the neighborhood for much too long syn; alarm ant: calm
2 - DETER
DETER v. To prevent; to discourage L. de, "away from," + terrere == to scare awayfrom Jessica tried everything to deter deer from eating her plants, but the only solution was to place a large fence around her garden. syn: hinder ant: encourage
How to deter smoking.
ROOT HORR Latin HORRERE, "to shudder, be afraid"
3 - HORRIFIC
HORRIFIC adj. Causing extreme horror or disgust Seven cars were involved in the horrific accident that killed four of the drivers. syn: awful ant: pleasant
4 - ABHOR
4 - ABHOR v. To feel horror towards; hate L. ab, "from," + horrere = to shudder awayfrom Nellie abhors people who act like they are superior to their friends. syn: despise ant: love
ROOT TREPID Latin TREPIDUS, "afraid, disturbed"
5 - TREPIDATION
TREPIDATION n. State of fear or alarm Aisha was filled with trepidation at the thought of her upcoming driver's examination. syn: dread
6 - INTREPID
INTREPID adj. Bold; unafraid L. in, "not," + trepidus =not afraid Greg, an intrepid pilot, frequently landed his small plane on extremely rough ground in unfamiliar countries. syn: brave, courageous ant: fearful
ROOT FORMiD Latin FORMIDARE, "to fear"
7 - FORMIDABLE
7 - FORMIDABLE --adj. Difficult to overcome; intimidating Just looking up at the formidable mountain was enough to make some climbers change their minds. syn: daunting ant: simple
ROOT REV Latin VERERI, "to fear, respect”
8 - REVERE
8 - REVERE
8 - REVERE v. To hold in awe; worship L. re, "back," + vereri :::: to respect back You may dislike the painter, but Tammy reveres him. syn: admire, respect ant: despise
9 - IRREVERENT
IRREVERENT adj. Not showing proper respect L. in, "not," + re, "back," + vereri == not giving respect bach During the funeral, James made some irreverent remarks, and the Rabbi frowned at him.
ROOT TIM Latin TIMOR, "fear"
10 - INTIMIDATE
10 INTIMIDATE v. To threaten with harm; to frighten L. in, "into," + timor == to put fear into Our team was unable to intimidate the other school's football players because we were much smaller than they were. syn: bully, scare
11 - TIMOROUS
11 - TIMOROUS adj. Afraid of danger; timid The little child was so timorous that she began crying when she saw the clown at the carnivaL syn: shy ant: brave
HOMEWORK 3X EACH + DEFINITIONS AND ORIGINAL SENTENCES FLASHCARDS WITH ORIGINAL SENTENCES
Closing – Make up a sentence.
Bonus Round – Make up a sentence using two or more words.
Bonus Round – Make up a sentence using two or more words.