1.  Write the words and definitions to these 5 words.  Then, use these definitions to create five new sentences.  Create a sentence for each word that you may actually use in your own conversation.  Be ready to share. 1. mar: verb – to damage, ruin, deface 2. supercilious: adj. – having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; cocky 3. deft: adj. – quick and skillful 4. contemptuously/contemptuous: adv/adj – showing or feeling disapproval or disdain toward something a person considers mean, vile, or worthless; scornful 5. reciprocal: adj. – given or felt by each toward the other; mutual

2.  Today you will create 5 true or false statement using the definitions to these 5 words. Then, you will test a partner. For example:  The chef made a gourmet sandwich and it was supercilious! (This is FALSE. A true statement would be – The supercilious woman looked down her nose at the sweet little girl and told her she could not play with her little girl because she was too poor and not good enough.  Be ready to share. 1. mar: verb – to damage, ruin, deface 2. supercilious: adj. – having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; cocky 3. deft: adj. – quick and skillful 4. contemptuously/contemptuous: adv/adj – showing or feeling disapproval or disdain toward something a person considers mean, vile, or worthless; scornful 5. reciprocal: adj. – given or felt by each toward the other; mutual

3.  Today you will create 5 multiple choice questions using the five words. Make these questions challenging! You can use definitions, fill in the blank sentences, etc. Then, trade with a partner to see if they can answer them correctly.  Be ready to share with another pair of students. 1. mar: verb – to damage, ruin, deface 2. supercilious: adj. – having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; cocky 3. deft: adj. – quick and skillful 4. contemptuously/contemptuous: adv/adj – showing or feeling disapproval or disdain toward something a person considers mean, vile, or worthless; scornful 5. reciprocal: adj. – given or felt by each toward the other; mutual

4.  Write the words and definitions to these 10 words.  Then, use these definitions to create five new sentences.  Create a sentence for each word that you may actually use in your own conversation.  Be ready to share. 1. grotesque: adj. - fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre 2. solemn: adj. - formal; serious; sober; lacking humor or happiness 3. anemic: adj. - weak; lacking power, vigor, vitality; wishy- washy 4. vitality: noun - liveliness; energy (physical and/or mental); spirit; vigor 5. discreet: adj. - marked by caution, prudence, or modesty and wise self-restraint; subtle 6. defer: verb - to yield respectfully in judgment or opinion to another [usually followed by “to”; ex: Because she is an accountant, I defer to my mom on questions regarding my taxes.] 7. indeterminate: adj. - indefinite, uncertain; not clear 8. incessant: adj. - never-ending; ceaseless 9. disdain: verb – to despise or scorn; noun – haughty contempt, extreme dislike; scorn 10. erroneous: adjective - incorrect; wrong

5.  Write the words and definitions to these 10 words.  Then, use these definitions to create five new sentences.  Create a sentence for each word that you may actually use in your own conversation.  Be ready to share. 1. grotesque: adj. - fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre 2. solemn: adj. - formal; serious; sober; lacking humor or happiness 3. anemic: adj. - weak; lacking power, vigor, vitality; wishy- washy 4. vitality: noun - liveliness; energy (physical and/or mental); spirit; vigor 5. discreet: adj. - marked by caution, prudence, or modesty and wise self-restraint; subtle 6. defer: verb - to yield respectfully in judgment or opinion to another [usually followed by “to”; ex: Because she is an accountant, I defer to my mom on questions regarding my taxes.] 7. indeterminate: adj. - indefinite, uncertain; not clear 8. incessant: adj. - never-ending; ceaseless 9. disdain: verb – to despise or scorn; noun – haughty contempt, extreme dislike; scorn 10. erroneous: adjective - incorrect; wrong