Unit 15 English 11

1 st Activity- 1 minute Write the following words in your study guide: 1. adapt 6. object 2. beau 7. perpetual 3. dormant 8. placid 4. intrigue 9. reign 5. nocturnal 10. unstable

2 nd Activity- 10 minutes Work with a partner or alone and match the definitions to the words (with the word strips provided) 2. Once they are checked for correctness, you will write the definitions into your study guide. 3. You may use your book to read the word in a sentence.

Unit 15 English 11

1. adapt It is important that you articulate your words clearly when you are giving a speech.

1. adapt POS- verb  Definition- to adjust to the surroundings; to change for a specific use  Synonym- acclimate, accommodate  Antonym- stagnate, remain the same It is important that you articulate your words clearly when you are giving a speech.

2. beau A hand shake is a good way to confirm an assent.

2. beau POS- noun  Definition- a male suitor; boyfriend  Synonym- boyfriend, possible husband A hand shake is a good way to confirm an assent.

3. dormant Animals do not usually like to be held captive.

3. dormant POS- adjective  Definition- temporarily inactive  Synonym- inert, inactive  Antonym- awake, sleepless Animals do not usually like to be held captive.

4. intrigue The console for the Wii is shown above. It is important to console others in times of distress.

4. intrigue 1. POS- verb  Definition- to draw interest  Synonym- fascinated, interested  Antonym- bore 2. POS- noun  Definition- a tricky, secret plan The console for the Wii is shown above.

5. nocturnal Do you crave sweets or salty foods?

5. nocturnal  POS- adjective  Definition- relating to or happening at night  Synonym- night, nighttime  Antonym- day Do you crave sweets or salty foods?

6. object It is customary at Indian weddings for the ceremony to go on for days.

6. object 1. POS- verb  Definition- to argue, disagree, or disapprove  Synonym- oppose, disapprove of  Antonym- nonentity, method 2. POS- noun  Definition- a person or thing It is customary at Indian weddings for the ceremony to go on for days.

7. perpetual When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, Andrew Johnson was exalted to the position of president.

7. perpetual  POS- adjective  Definition- lasting forever; continued without end  Synonym- ceaseless, continual  Antonym- temporary, short- term, momentary When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, Andrew Johnson was exalted to the position of president.

8. placid Some people see nature and yoga as a great muse.

8. placid 1. POS- noun  Definition- something or someone that inspires 2. POS- verb  Definition- to think about something  Synonym- inspiration  Antonym- ignore Some people see nature and yoga as a great muse.

9. reign In some countries, young children are used to peddle clothing and other novelties to tourists.

9. reign  POS- verb  Definition- to travel and sell goods  Synonym- sell  Antonym- buy In some countries, young children are used to peddle gum and other novelties to tourists.

10. unstable The prose was so boring that no one wanted to read it, not even the editor.

10. unstable  POS- noun  Definition- written or spoken language  Synonym- book, composition  Antonym- poetry The prose was so boring that no one wanted to read it, not even the editor.

Roots, prefix, suffix  Roots  dorm means “sleep” (dormant)  plac means “calm” (placid)  Prefix  in means “not” (inactive)  Suffix  able means “able to be” (inexcusable)  ory means “place for” (dormitory)  ate means “to make” (placate)

Homework  Exercise 2, 3, 6  10 sentences  BONUS: Flashcards  Due Wednesday