Short Story Unit “Full Circle” Vocabulary. Brevity n. The quality of being brief in time; shortness.

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Short Story Unit “Full Circle” Vocabulary

Brevity n. The quality of being brief in time; shortness

Despondently adv. In a very discouraged or depressed manner

Dispel v. To scatter; drive away

Egotistical adj. Conceited; proud

Enigmatic adj. Mysterious, puzzling

Harass v. To persistently bother or torment

Inexplicable adj. Difficult or impossible to explain

Skewed v. Distorted or slanted in a particular direction; unbalanced

Sullen adj. Showing irritation or unhappiness by a gloomy silence; moody

Wary adj. Cautious; watchful

“Vocabulary in Action”  Pg. 755  Complete Exercises A & B

“Full Circle” by Sue Grafton During : As we read, “Full Circle,” jot down your predictions as well as answers to Active Reading questions that are placed within the selection. Base your predictions on information in the story, prior knowledge, logic, and even what seems most unexpected. After: Complete “Connect to the Literature” & “Think Critically” on pg. 754 #1-5