VOCAB 3: WORD ASSOCIATIONS Partner project

REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH WORD For EACH word you must give: Word & Definition 2 synonyms 6 word associations You may only use one antonym They must be displayed on a powerpoint or iMovie project Powerpoint – explain to the class Imovie – narrate or add sound so you can just play it

WHAT IS A WORD ASSOCIATION? Any phrase that makes sense in helping to understand the word Any person/event/object that you associate with the word’s meaning (put a brief explanation with it) Mnemonic Device (helps you remember it) WORD: Athletic Phrase– athletic basketball player Person/Event/Object– Mia Hamm, Rondo Mnemonic Device - ??

DIFFIDENT (adj) – shy or timed due to lack of confidence; hesitant to speak or act SYNYOMS: insecure sheepish shy (1) Bashful is diffident .

DIFFIDENT (adj) – shy or timed due to lack of confidence; hesitant to speak or act The diffident student left and refused to do a presentation. (2) (3) You might act feel diffident when you’re meeting new people or on a blind date.

DIFFIDENT (adj) – shy or timed due to lack of confidence; hesitant to speak or act *ANTONYM ALERT: The naked cowboy in NY and streakers are NOT diffident . (4)

GROUP ASSIGNMENTS 1 – abominate, acculturation, adventitious 2 – ascribe, circuitous, commiserate 3 – enjoin, expedite, expiate 4 – ferment, inadvertent, nominal 5 – noncommittal, peculate, proclivity 6 – sangfroid, seditious, tenuous 7 – vitriolic, wheedle, vapid 8 – brusque, capricious, credulous

REQUIREMENTS/GRADING (20 PTS.) For EACH word you must give: Word & Definition (1 pt.) 2 synonyms (1 pt.) 6 word associations (3pts.) (NOTE: You may only use one antonym association) Effort & Professionalism (5pts.) They must be displayed on a powerpoint or iMovie project Powerpoint – explain to the class (put on moodle) Imovie – narrate or add sound so you can just play it (save on Mrs. Spence’s flashdrive) WE WILL PRESENT THEM NEXT FRIDAY!