Bellringer “Ella” and “Things” February13-16
Monday, Feb. 13 1. vintage (adjective) relating to the past, often meaning improved with age; old 2. generate (verb) to bring into existence, to create 3. demented (adjective) suffering from memory loss, strange or abnormal 4. impact (verb, noun) the result or consequence of an action 5. evade (verb) to avoid or slip away
Monday, Feb. 13 Pre-AP 1. vintage (adjective) relating to the past, often meaning improved with age; old 2. generate (verb) to bring into existence, to create 3. demented (adjective) suffering from memory loss, strange or abnormal 4. impact (verb, noun) the result or consequence of an action 5. evade (verb) to avoid or slip away 6. analyze- (verb) To study a problem by carefully examining its parts 7. critique- (noun, verb) a critical review or commentary. 8. synthesize- (verb) combine parts or pieces into a whole
Tuesday, Feb. 14 6. disdainful (adjective) full of contempt or scorn 7. complacency (noun) the state of being comfortable or relaxed 8. entrust (verb) to give confidence to 9. avidly (adverb) characterized by enthusiasm or vigorous pursuit 10. indignant (adjective) feeling anger or frustration because of something unjust
Tuesday, Feb. 14 Pre-AP 8. disdainful (adjective) full of contempt or scorn 9. complacency (noun) the state of being comfortable or relaxed 10. entrust (verb) to give confidence to 11. avidly (adverb) characterized by enthusiasm or vigorous pursuit 12. indignant (adjective) feeling anger or frustration because of something unjust 13. motif- (noun)a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work 14. treachery (noun)- an act of deliberate betrayal 15. virtue- the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
Wednesday, February 15 Match the synonyms (words that mean the same thing) to the vocabulary words. classic, traditional, from the past, __________ produce, make, create, __________ scornful, condescending, arrogant __________
Wednesday, February 15 Pre-AP Match the synonyms (words that mean the same thing) to the vocabulary words. classic, traditional, from the past, __________ produce, make, create, __________ scornful, condescending, arrogant __________ examine, study, investigate __________ values, asset, excellent quality, ________
Thursday, February 16 Match the synonyms (words that mean the same thing) to the vocabulary words. 1. enthusiastically, passionately, devotedly ________ 2. contentment, satisfied, settling for less, ________ 3. resentful, angry, incensed, ___________
Thursday, February 16 Pre-AP Match the synonyms (words that mean the same thing) to the vocabulary words. 1. enthusiastically, passionately, devotedly ________ 2. contentment, satisfied, settling for less, ________ 3. resentful, angry, incensed, ___________ 4. theme, logo, pattern, _____________ 5. assessment, evaluation, appraisal, __________